New Franchise Outlets from Gujarat to Patna Highlight Expansion Drive

New outlet announcements across mobile retail, tea and coffee, garment care and pizza highlight activity in India’s franchise sector. Mehul Telecom has opened three franchise stores in Gujarat, while Three O’Clock has opened its tenth outlet in Bhilai. Meanwhile, 5àsec has expanded its presence in Bengaluru and Figaro’s Pizza in Patna. For investors, the distinction between operating outlets and future expansion targets is particularly important when assessing these announcements.

Three Mehul Telecom franchise stores in Gujarat

Multi-brand mobile retailer Mehul Telecom has opened three franchise stores in Gujarat. They are located in Gariadhar in Bhavnagar district, Rajula in Amreli district and Narol in Ahmedabad. Together, the openings extend the brand’s retail presence in the state.

The key point is that stores have opened at specific locations. This is not simply a plan to expand the network in future, but an announcement of three new franchise stores beginning operations. For prospective partners exploring mobile retail opportunities in Gujarat, these locations provide concrete examples of the brand’s expansion activity.

However, a store opening in one town or city should not be taken as evidence of equivalent sales or demand elsewhere. Prospective partners should separately assess customer accessibility, nearby shops and operating costs in their proposed area. It would also be useful to clarify responsibility for stock purchasing, payments and unsold products in any mobile retail agreement.

Three O’Clock opens its tenth outlet in Bhilai

Vietnamese tea and coffee chain Three O’Clock has announced the opening of its tenth store in Bhilai, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. According to a Franchise TV report dated 15 October 2026, the brand is expanding in India through a master franchise partnership with FranGlobal, Franchise India’s international business arm.

The Bhilai opening marks another milestone in the brand’s growing presence under this partnership. The tenth outlet is presented as an achieved milestone, rather than a future target. This distinction matters when reading expansion news, because announced targets and an operating store network tell different stories.

Entrepreneurs interested in the café business should look beyond outlet numbers. They should request written details of the available franchise formats, suitable premises, training and day-to-day operational support. The mention of a master franchise partnership does not, in itself, explain the costs or terms of an individual investment opportunity.

A new 5àsec laundry outlet in Bengaluru

French dry-cleaning and garment-care brand 5àsec has announced a new laundry outlet in Bengaluru. The brand has partnered with Franchise India and is pursuing franchise-led expansion in India.

According to the announcement, it has four operating outlets in India and plans to open two more by 2027. Its current network should therefore be understood as four operational outlets; the two proposed additions remain part of its expansion plans.

The news draws attention to a service-based franchise opportunity outside food and drink. When assessing this type of business, prospective partners should understand the responsibilities involved in garment collection, cleaning processes, turnaround times and complaint handling. They should also confirm requirements relating to equipment, premises and staff training. These are questions to ask before investing, rather than stated conditions set by the brand.

Figaro’s Pizza opens in Patna, with further network growth planned

US pizza brand Figaro’s Pizza has opened a new outlet in Kankarbagh, Patna. The opening forms part of its broader franchise-led expansion strategy in India. The brand entered the Indian market through Franchise India Brands.

Figaro’s Pizza has stated its ambition to build a network of 100 outlets by 2027. This figure should be read as a target, not as the current store count. The Kankarbagh opening is a concrete operational development, while reaching 100 outlets remains a future expansion goal.

Taken together, these four announcements show franchise activity across different business sectors, but they do not provide a basis for directly comparing costs, earnings or prospects of success. Each brand has a different business model and partnership structure.

Practical takeaway: Assess operating outlets, proposed expansion and available franchise opportunities separately. Before investing, obtain a written breakdown of costs, clarify responsibilities and gain first-hand insight into how existing outlets operate.