Hotel, Travel & Tourism

Lemon Tree Hotels Opened a New Franchisee in Gujarat's Somnath

On October 3, Lemon Tree Hotels experienced a 4 percent increase in its shares during morning trading following the revelation of a franchisee partnership with Artisan Resorts. This collaboration aims to establish a resort in Somnath, Gujarat. The upcoming resort will boast 52 luxurious rooms, a restaurant, a boardroom, a fitness center, a recreation room, a swimming pool, an outdoor events venue, and various other public spaces. As per the company's regulatory filing, the hotel is anticipated to commence operations in the fiscal year 2025.

Mr. Vilas Pawar, Chief of the Franchise Business at Lemon Tree Hotels, expressed his satisfaction in unveiling the expansion of their portfolio in Gujarat alongside their esteemed partner, Artisan Resorts. He emphasized their strategic approach of diversifying their properties nationwide, specifically targeting cities in tiers II, III, and IV.

Mr. Vilas Pawar also mentioned, "In addition to our current six operational hotels and three upcoming ones in the state, this new opening marks a significant addition to our portfolio. We have plans to extend our presence even further in Gujarat."

Beauty & Salon

Supercuts: Enter India Market With Master Franchise Agreement

Regis Corporation and Ravissant Style Private Limited, a division of Ravishing Style, have agreed to a master franchise agreement via which Regis Corporation will introduce its hair salon chain Supercuts to the Indian market.

Supercuts, which has more than 2,000 shops around the U.S., is getting ready to expand into India with a smart Master Franchise Agreement. Within the first five years of this partnership, Ravishing Style is anticipated to open at least 100 salons, with a goal of expanding further through exclusive sub-franchising rights throughout Northern and Western India. With the aim of improving the present client experience in India and establishing a new and alluring standard within the salon industry, this strategic alliance marks the beginning of a change of the Indian salon landscape.

Food & Beverage

Honest Restaurant Franchise Opens Third Massachusetts Location

The Honest restaurant chain, which began in 1975 as a family-run street cart in Ahmedabad, has opened a third franchise in Massachusetts, totaling 42 outlets nationwide.

The Waltham branch, boasting 160 seats, recently debuted at 475 Winter Street, taking over the space previously occupied by the Thai restaurant Green Papaya. Luky Patel, along with his partners Ketan Patel and Sunny Patel, helm this establishment. Additionally, the trio is responsible for overseeing two more establishments in Massachusetts, located at 21 Wood Street in Lowell and 1381 Boston-Providence Turnpike (Route-1) in Norwood. 

According to Luky Patel, the Lowell location was very crowded and sometimes had a wait of more than an hour.
Luky Patel hopes Waltham will attract some of our customers from Norwood, Lexington, Burlington, etc. “ No one wants to wait for an hour. They want fresh food and quick.”

All foods are prepared fresh and all spices are imported directly from India, he said. In addition to those spices, Mr. Patel added that all of his restaurants use India's renowned Amul butter and cheese.

According to their website, Honest Restaurant emphasizes crafting daily preparations from scratch, cooking dishes to order, and employing only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Their kitchens do not rely on frozen or processed products.
 

Retail

In South India, Go Free Cycles Launch a New Showroom and Franchise

In the world of e-bikes, Go Free Cycles has become synonymous with quality and affordability.

The renowned online bicycle company Go Free Cycles is about to make history by opening a new showroom in Bangalore. Since their launch in 2018, Go Free Cycles has made a significant impression on the online market and has come to represent quality and value in the e-cycle industry.

The key to Go Free Cycles' success is its dedication to offering premium e-cycles at affordable costs. The business imports its bicycles and puts them through stringent quality inspections to guarantee that each is made to last. Due to their persistent commitment to excellence, they have a devoted following of clients and have won several prestigious awards.

Go Free Cycles stands out for having a wide geographic reach; their services are presently offered in a remarkable 144 districts. Their position as a pioneer in the e-cycle sector has been cemented by this product's extensive accessibility.

But Go Free Cycles is not just about its products; it also has one of the best branding and design teams in the country. This crew has been essential in shaping the success and image of the business.