The below article talks about the franchising market in India and how the Indian masses have helped franchising industry to rise substantially in recent years. It also mentions a few international brands that operate in India under franchisees and mentions Gold's Gym as one of them.
Franchising.com
India: The Next Big Hot Spot for Global Franchisors?
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