Pavers England takes franchise route to launch maiden outlet

Pavers England Footprints Limited, a joint venture between the UK-based US$60 million Pavers Foresight Smart Ventures and Chennai-based Forward Group, has announced the launch of its first exclusive franchise outlet at the departure terminal of Domestic Airport in Chennai. Further, the company plans to open 10 more franchise outlets by 2009-end. more...

GFA plans to open 40 new outlets by March 2010

Global Franchise Architects (GFA), a Switzerland-based builder, operator and franchiser of Pizza Corner and Coffee World among other specialty food retail brands, is regaining its focus on the India market. On the anvil are plans to launch a new specialty food retail brand from its global portfolio, establish a pan-India presence, launch combination retail outlets and raise funds for supporting its expansion in the long term, reports Financial Chronicle. more...