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Indian ethnic wear brand Chhabra 555 celebrated the opening of its first franchise store in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.

Gili Apparels that caters to women’s ethnic wear retail category is eyeing to add more outlets to its network. The brand that started its operations in June last year,

Spain-based women’s apparel brand Vinegar is planning to open more stores in India in the coming year. Presently, the brand has two flagship stores in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Tresmode, an uber chic footwear brand, is looking for pan-India expansion. For spreading footprints across the country, Tresmode is inviting passionate franchise partners.

CarTrade.com, one of India's leading auto websites that helps consumers to buy and sell, new and used cars announced the launch of its CarTrade.com Franchise Store in Thane lately.

Promart Retail, a discount retail chain and value format brand have lately announced their partnership with Franchise India , a franchise solution company to further expand their footprints in India.

Vivafit, the European brand of women’s only gyms recently signed two new master franchisees in the Middle East for Qatar and Bahrain. These two new signings are the 7th and 8th master franchise agreements for Vivafit.

Hello Kids, that caters to the preschool industry, is aiming to open more franchise centres in India by 2017 and will touch 500 centres by the end of 2014.

Johnny Rockets Restaurant Group Inc., an Aliso Viejo-based brand, has signed a franchise agreement with Prime Gourmet Private Limited to pave the way for opening its diner chain in India.

Chi Kitchen & Bar (CHI), a casual dining Pan Asian restaurant is planning to add more outlets to its network along with launch of its two more novel casual dining concepts in India by this year end.

Thailand-based Five Star Chicken, a food brand of The Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), is planning to expand its franchise network across the country.

British Academy For English Language (BAFEL) is looking to spread its wings by tying up with aspiring franchisees. According to company, franchise partners will be closely working with BAFEL

Exelixi Management Company Pvt Ltd, the master franchisee of SIMBA stores in India, recently launched its sixth toy store in India at R City Mall Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

Lite Bite Foods (LBF), a concept in the food & beverage industry promoted by Amit Burman, is planning to extend its retail presence across India by opening stores at airports by next year.

Khandani Rajdhani, a vegetarian thali restaurant which is the flagship of Mirah Hospitality, recently launched its two flagship outlets in Chennai and Chandigarh. Presently, the brand is operating 37 outlets across India and Oman. rn