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Aakash Institute, known for providing coaching for medical entrance exams, is focusing on increasing its presence in the western and southern region of the country.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has 40 hotels in pipeline to be opened in India.

VLCC, a renowned brand in beauty and wellness domain, is planning to expand in both domestic and international market.

Pioneer in gifting, Archies Ltd plans to aim at 40 more franchisees by end of this year.

CEAT Limited is looking to expand its base in tier-I and II cities in India. The renowned tyre brand presently has over 150 outlets.

Presto- a name well acclaimed in personalised gifts announced the inauguration of three new franchise stores in Bhopal, Chennai and Mumbai to an already existing network of over 130 stores across India.

Firstcry.com, online baby products portal is expanding its offline presence in India by increasing the number of stores from 70 to 100 by the end of 2014.

Dell India has plans to take its store count from current 250 to 400 by March 2015. Phil Bryant, Vice President - Consumer and Small Business Sales, Dell Inc recently inaugurated Dell’s 250th store in Bengaluru.

Burger King, American fast food chain will make its presence in India by opening their outlets in Mumbai and Delhi by the end of this year. With an aim to boost its international presence, particularly in Asia, the brand will open stores in China as well.

Incepted in 2010, Lenskart.com, India’s online retailer of fashionable and stylish eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses escalated its retail business with its latest franchise store in Vizag.

KAZO, one of the premium accessories and apparel brand joined hands with Franchise India to expand its business network across the country in the coming five years.

Florist Chain, Ferns N Petals (FNP) has accomplished a network of 185 outlets pan India.

Marco's Pizza, Toledo-based robustly growing pizza franchise in the US, has announced its entry into India via franchise route. The pizza chain is looking forward to open 400 stores over next 10 years.

World’s largest sandwich chain, Subway currently operates 448 stores in India, spread across more than 70 cities.

Fitness chain, Gold’s Gym India has aggressive plans to expand pan-India. The brand is eyeing tier I and II markets for further growth. Gold’s Gym has its footprint in 41 cities with 66 franchise and 16 company owned units.