Retail Food Group Ltd plans to launch its operations in India

Retail Food Group Limited (RFG), Australia's popular retail food franchise system has recently announced their plans to enter the Indian market. Franchise India is now looking for entrepreneurs to come forward as they have been recruited as Master Franchise Partners for RFG's multiple retail food brands.
 
With a network of 2,450 outlets spanning 58 licensed global territories across 12 Brand Systems, RFG has an established business model developed over more than 25 years of experience in the franchising industry. RFG's international expansion plan is based on recruiting Master Franchise Partners who purchase a licence to develop one or more Brand Systems in a defined territory. Licenses are available for the Donut King, Brumby's Bakery, Michel's Patisserie, Gloria Jean's Coffees, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar, Pizza Capers and Café2U brands.  
 
Speaking about expansion plans for India, Andre Nell, CEO said "RFG is motivated to partner with businesses that have the strategic, operational and financial capabilities to expand each Brand System within their territory, and is able to provide partners access to a wealth of experience in retail food franchising, proven systems and a global training and support framework.”
 
Gaurav Marya, Chairman at Franchise India commented, "The F&B market in India is worth INR 2,04,438 crore and is expected to reach INR 3,80,000 crore by 2017. The sector has evolved over the last decade, leading to the rise of exciting new concepts in food and beverage offerings and new and innovative service elements. With the rising global awareness and increasing spends on eating out, the timing is opportune for RFG to enter India. Franchise India aims to partner with RFG and help establish a pan India presence for the brand.”