McDonald’s, the American fast-food chain, has achieved the milestone of 400 stores in India, according to a recent social media post by an industry official. This comes following the multinational brand’s entry into the Indian market in 1996.
The latest outlet is situated within the International Departures section of GMR Hyderabad International Airport.
In a LinkedIn post, Prem Khatri, associate of business development at GMR Group, said, “Happy to have been part of McDonald’s India 400th store at the International Departures of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. The outlet has been well-designed for both productivity as well as aesthetic appeal.”
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GMR Group, a conglomerate consisting of multiple entities such as GMR Infrastructure, GMR Energy, GMR Airports, and GMR Enterprises, has hosted McDonald’s India outlets across various GMR Airport sites for over 15 years.
Hardcastle Restaurants, a subsidiary of Westlife Foodworld Ltd., is responsible for owning and managing McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India. Since 1996, it has maintained a master franchisee partnership with McDonald’s Corporation USA, serving as the brand’s custodian in the region.
The company headquartered in Chicago operates across diverse formats and brand extensions, encompassing standalone restaurants, drive-thrus, 24/7 outlets, McDelivery services, McBreakfast offerings, and dessert kiosks.
In recent years, international quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains have been rapidly expanding in India. In the fiscal year (FY) 2024, Domino’s achieved the milestone of 300 stores, Wendy’s inaugurated its 100th store, and Subway commenced operations at over 200 stores across the country.
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