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Business Opportunities Show (BOS) 2012 organised by Franchise India and Indian Franchise Association (IFA) takes off today (March 12, 2012), at Hotel Clarks Avadh in Lucknow.

Cuppa, a café brand is planning to open 100 outlets by the end of 2012.

Frette, the Italian provider of luxury linens brought in to India by Regency Retail Private Limited has launched its first store in Mumbai.

Franchise Middle East, the overseas arm of Franchise India Holding Ltd, along with Indian Franchise Association (IFA) and Dubai SME as a strategic partner is presenting third edition of Franchise UAE

Beyond Petals, a Mumbai-based online relationship management and gifting solutions service brand is planning to expand in metros and other Tier I cities via franchise route.

Smoothie Factory a US-based brand is all set to expand across India via franchise route.

American fashion accessories brand Claire is all set to foray into India via franchise agreement with DLF brands.

A Pearl Enterprises venture Madhuri Solar, a solar solution provider for products is looking for expansion.

Somany plans for huge expansion nationally as well as internationally via franchising.

Franchise & Retail show (FRO 2012), being organised by Franchise India, will be held from March 24 to 25, 2012, at Hotel Ramada, in Jaipur.

Fastrack, an accessories brand from Titan Industries Ltd, has announced a new retail initiative for its next phase of expansion.

Quiznos, brought to India in 2011 by Apollo Elixirs Pvt., Ltd a master franchisee of Southern India has recently opted for Coupa Software service.

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL), India’s travel and travel related financial services company has recently taken an initiative to launch new ‘Travel & Learn’ packages - tours that are educational and fun.

Sbarro, the quick-service Italian Restaurant Company, has entered into a franchise agreement with Upper Crust Foods Pvt. Ltd to open restaurants in the state of Maharashtra, India.

H&R Johnson (India) established in 1958 and a division of Prism Cement Limited has recently opened its House of Johnson modern retail store in Chandigarh.