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Franchise India announces the launch of Franks Hot Dog’s first outlet in Chandigarh at Nexus Elante Mall, marking the brand’s strategic entry into Punjab’s vibrant youth hub. Following the successful journey of 12+ stores at various Indian cities pan India including Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Gurgaon, Mumbai, this expansion brings premium French gourmet hot dogs to Chandigarh’s Gen Z crowd, who crave global quick-service flavours in a fun, hangout-ready setting.
Nexus Elante Mall, one of North India’s top entertainment and dining destinations with over 10 million annual footfall, sets the perfect stage for Franks Hot Dog’s vegetarian and non-vegetarian focused menu of chef-designed masterpieces from classic New York-style franks loaded with gourmet toppings to spicy desi twists like masala chili dogs and cheese loaded specials. The brand’s scalable kiosk format ensures quick, fresh bites ideal for students and young professionals on the go, blending authentic French street-food innovation with Indian palates.
Chandigarh’s QSR scene booms at 9-12% alongside national trends, with Tricity’s 100+ global chains fuelled by a burgeoning student population and surging mall dining. Franks Hot Dog, boasting 17+ outlets in France and expansions into Belgium and Switzerland, fits seamlessly with its made-to-order efficiency, minimal waste model, and franchise support in site selection, training, and marketing.
Gaurav Marya, Founder and Chairman, Franchise India, said, “Chandigarh stands as a premier educational hub teeming with Gen Z energy, and Franks Hot Dog perfectly caters to their love for bold, global flavours in quick bites. This launch underscores our commitment to bringing innovative QSR brands to high-potential markets, powering rapid pan-India growth.”
Naveen Kumar Arora, Unit Franchise Owner, added, “We are thrilled to introduce this global sensation to Chandigarh at Nexus Elante. With its unbeatable vibe and footfall, Franks Hot Dog will quickly become the go-to spot for youth craving premium hot dogs that are fun, fast, and flavourful.”
Franks Hot Dog eyes 300 outlets across India in five years, starting with 100 in the next 18 months, riding India’s QSR boom projected to hit $43.5 billion by 2030 at 9.36% CAGR. The outlet opens to the public on December 18, 2025 catch the buzz!
