Hard Rock International Closes 10 Cafe Outlets in India After Ending JSM Partnership

Hard Rock International has closed ten of its cafe outlets across major Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune, following the termination of its licensing agreement with local partner JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd. The closures affect cafes and Rock Shops managed by JSM, while the Hard Rock Hotel in Goa, operated separately, remains open. Hard Rock International is exploring options to restructure its presence in India through alternative partnerships or direct operations.