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Presto, a Kolkata based company known for its personalised and corporate gifts since 1995 is all set to open its next franchised store in Agra, Hyderabad and Chennai by April 2010.

Versace, an Italian fashion house is planning to open its first standalone outlet at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.

Hasbro Clothing, a Chennai based men’s clothing and accessories manufacturer is planning to add 25 stores via franchising to its network by 2010-11.

Koochie play systems with the aim to provide outdoor playground equipments to the kids was first launched in the year 2004.

ClubLaptop, a laptop services and accessories provider is planning to open 300 stores across the nation by 2011 through franchising.

Bigshoebazaar.com, an online retail store for shoes and accessories has geared up to expand in the tier II and III cities through franchise route, confirmed Manmohan Agarwal, Director, Bigshoebazaar.c

TCNS Clothing Company, makers of W and Aurelia is chalking out expansion plans for both the brands.

Brainsmiths Education, an Indore based training institute for engineering and medical students, that opened 10 years back, now plans to expand via franchise route.

Kinder Care, a preschool learning centre established in 1987 in Delhi by Gayatri Nangia, an NTT trained professional and a pioneer in the field of pre-schools in India plans to enter franchising with

Contours International, a chain of health and fitness centres for women has planned to open 200 gyms across the nation in the next five years, confirmed Chandra Gopalan, Master Franchisee, Contour Int

Aloha India, with eight years of experience in managing franchisees and with a network of 1273 Aloha learning centres across India for various skill development training programmes for children, has l

Brainsmiths, one of the major players of professional training courses in IIT –JEE/ AIIMS/ AIEEE/ AIPMT had forayed into franchising to develop their network across the nation on Francorp panel.

Dr Kabra, a care centre for Vitilogo (Leukoderma) and Psoriasis is all set to expand its presence in India by engaging the expertise of Francorp.

Nirvana, the diamond jewellery brand store and part of Fine Jewellery India Ltd, has made its maiden entry into south India with its store at Inorbit Mall in the IT hub of Hyderabad.

Yum! Brands opened its first Taco Bell restaurant in India with the help of its international division, Yum! Restaurants International (YRI).