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Cinnabon, a US based chain of stores and kiosks for baked goods, has opened a new franchised store at Select City Walk, Saket.

Danube Buildmart, a UAE based company, plans to strengthen its presence in India through franchise route.

Choice Hotels India (CHI) a chain of mid-sized hotels is planning to open 16 new hotels across the nation through franchise route.

Cantabil Retail, an apparel manufacturer and retailer is planning to add 181 retail outlets across the nation.

Haier, a home appliances and consumer electronics brand has launched its second franchised Experience Centre in Delhi, confirms a company’s official.

Fila India, a sports lifestyle brand is all set to open 60-70 outlets across the nation in the next three years.

Francorp, world’s largest franchise consulting company, began its operations in India in 2009, as a part of Franchise India Group.

Jaya Shree Textiles, a unit of Aditya Birla Nuvo, plans to expand its retail network by opening exclusive brand outlets via franchise route.

Paloma Hospitality, a Pune-based hospitality brand plans to open six ‘Tawaah’ outlets in Pune, Maharashtra.

Baskin Robbins India, an ice cream group launched in 1993, has crossed 400 outlets mark by officially opening its 406th store in Patiala last month.

Starkids, a new initiative in the series of Apex Knowledge Group based out of eastern India, has engaged Francorp’s strategic expertise to achieve its pan India expansion plans.

Forever 21, a US fashion brand has entered India through a franchise deal with Hello Retail Pvt. Ltd.

Au Bon Pain, a US-based bakery cafe chain, plans to strengthen its presence in India by opening 100 franchised outlets in the next two years, confirms a company official.

Timex Group India, is all set to touch the count of 90-95 Time Factory outlets by March 2011 and 144 outlets by March 2013, confirms a company official.

Franchise India Holdings Pvt. Ltd (FIHL), an integrated franchise and retail solution providing company based out of Delhi, is all set to launch a $100 million franchise fund that will invest exclusive