Already running operations in Bangalore and Delhi, Hala is looking for franchise partners to achieve its goal of running at least 40 franchise locations by Q2 of 2023.
The site, formerly a bookstore to the starts, includes: digital ordering; a movie screen and DJ ready speakers; merchandise; a footprint on a historic landmark and an improved team member experience.
The group is eyeing major cosmopolitan locations within India over the next 5 years, bringing the signature Akiba Dori style and modern Japanese street-food & Tokyo-style pizza that customers of the brand have enjoyed over the last 5 years in the UAE.
Owned by Nord Bay Capital, the casual dining chain has partnered with international franchising solutions firm, Franglobal to open 30 to 50 stores in North, West, and South India.
The company recently announced another record-setting year, ending 2022 exceeding global sales projections and achieving eight consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales growth.
At present, Magnolia Bakery has locations in Bengaluru at J.K. Plaza, Indiranagar; RMZ Ecoworld, Sarjapur; and Phoenix Market City, Mahadevapura while at Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad.
KFC Division opened 997 gross new restaurants during the quarter, Taco Bell Division opened 253 gross new restaurants and Pizza Hut Division opened 571 gross new restaurants during the quarter.