Hard Rock exits JSM franchise in India, 10 cafes shut

BENGALURU: Hard Rock International has formally terminated its agreements with JSM Corporation and its affiliated entities, revoking their rights to operate Hard Rock Cafe outlets and Rock Shops across India.

Hard Rock operates 10 cafes in the country, including three in Bengaluru and two each in Hyderabad, New Delhi, Pune and Chennai. “The Hard Rock Hotel in Goa will remain open and is not connected to this operator,” the company said in a statement on Monday. Founded in 2004, JSM introduced global brands such as Hard Rock Cafe and California Pizza Kitchen to India, besides launching the upscale dining concept Shiro.