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Suvidhaa Infoserve Pvt Ltd, a services Commerce (s-Commerce) brand is now planning to target tier II and III cities across India by reaching more than one lakh outlets by this fiscal year end.

Sterling Holidays Resorts (India) Limited, a pioneer in vacation ownership and a leisure hospitality company, has recently announced a merger with Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL) – India’s integrated travel and travel related financial services company.

Franchise group – Prime Gourmet Private Limited has recently opened its second Johnny Rockets restaurant in Ambience mall which is located on the NH-8 highway at the Delhi-Gurgaon border.

Swiss Military, a premium lifestyle accessories brand, is planning to open 150 franchise outlets pan-India by this financial year end.

Pioneer in flowers delivery and decorations, Ferns n Petals (FNP) plans to open 300 outlets by 2015. At present FNP has 180 outlets in 75 cities. The brand is franchising since 1999.

A 24 year old brand, Colonel’s Kababz under the umbrella of CKT Pvt Ltd has now decided to expand taking the franchise route.

A Delhi based professional education services and global consultancy, Edvour is now planning to join hands with franchisees on a pan-India level.

Panchavati Gaurav, a vegetarian thali restaurant has big plans for expanding its network.

Downtown China, a casual dine Chinese cuisine restaurant owned by Blue pepper restaurants Pvt. Ltd is planning rapid expansion for 2014.

A vocational training institute, Institute of Computer Accountants (ICA) plans to open 50 centers in the first quarter of the next financial year.

Fitness chain, Gold’s Gym India has quick plans to increase their center count from 86 to 101 this year.

Sangeetha, a multi-brand retail solutions brand launched its stores in Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Mohali.

Mumbai-based fitness chain, Your Fitness Club (YFC) plans to expand its operations in the North and West of India.

With the Future Group holding 27 percent stake in the company, women’s wear brand Desi Belle from Re-Source World Exim is set to spread its wings via franchise.

Smile Labs Cosmetic Pvt. Ltd., the official distributors of Smile LABS™, USA, launched its services in India with the opening of SmileBar.