Florida-based Hard Rock International has terminated its franchise agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, resulting in the closure of Hard Rock Cafe outlets across 10 locations in India including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Pune
Hard Rock International terminates India deal, 10 cafes to close. Pic/Pixabay
Florida-based hospitality giant Hard Rock International on Monday announced that it has terminated franchise agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd and related entities covering the right to operate all Hard Rock Cafe outlets and Rock Shops in India, resulting in the closure of outlets in 10 locations across the country.
The company did not disclose the reason behind the decision to terminate the agreements, which dismantles its footprint across several key locations in India.
Outlets in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi, and Pune affected
The outlets affected include Hard Rock Cafe Bengaluru, Bengaluru International Airport, Bengaluru Whitefield, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Hyderabad Hitech City, Kolkata, New Delhi, and Pune, as per PTI
"Hard Rock International has formally terminated its agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd. and related entities covering the right to operate all Hard Rock Cafes and Rock Shops within India. The Hard Rock Hotel in Goa will remain open and is not connected to this operator," the company said in a statement.
Founded in 1971, Hard Rock Cafe is a global chain of music-themed bar-restaurants, memorabilia shops, casinos, hotels and museums with a presence in more than 70 countries.
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