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Gear up for digital sensation Ben Phillips’ India debut!
MUMBAI: Ever wondered what it takes to make people believe that everything happening around is for real when it’s actually far from reality? Add to that, a sibling who keeps you at the centre of all his epic pranks, all the time! 22 million people have expressed their love for such a prankster, and we are hardly surprised.
Presenting the globally loved prankster Ben Philips himself, BookMyShow and ITP Live are here to turn your weekend into a laughter riot. The YouTube, Vine and Instagram sensation is making his India debut in Mumbai on February 10th and we can’t think of any reason for you to miss this! There’s more! You can even meet the digital star and flaunt it on your social media account. Believe us, this is not a prank!
Ben Philips’ India Tour is the latest addition to BookMyShow’s array of offerings as it brings the best of entertainment for all its users. The leading entertainment platform has been home to world-class experiences and Ben’s India Tour is a part of the company’s endeavour to constantly provide its audiences with relevant and trending genres of entertainment across Indian and International talent.
Brands
Jubilant Foodworks to end Dunkin’ franchise in India
Pizza chain operator will not renew agreement when it expires at end of 2026.
MUMBAI: When the doughnuts stop turning and the coffee goes cold, even a global giant like Dunkin’ can find the Indian market a tough brew to crack. Jubilant Foodworks has decided not to renew its franchise agreement with Dunkin’ when the pact expires on 31 December 2026, according to a Reuters report. The operator, best known for running Domino’s outlets in India, said it would evaluate options for its existing Dunkin’ stores, including a potential sale or transfer of franchise rights, in consultation with the US-based brand.
The decision follows years of underperformance in a market where local tastes and intense competition have made it difficult for international coffee-and-doughnut formats to gain traction. Jubilant, which has increasingly focused on its core pizza business and newer bets like Popeyes, indicated that the exit would not materially affect its financial or operational position.
Dunkin’ accounted for just 0.61 per cent of Jubilant’s revenue in the fiscal year ending 2025 and recorded a loss of approximately Rs 191 million, according to a regulatory filing. The company operated 27 outlets as of December 2025, having shuttered seven stores over the preceding year.
The retreat comes even as Jubilant’s broader business shows signs of momentum. The company reported a 65 per cent rise in quarterly profit for the October to December period, reaching Rs 70.9 crore, up from Rs 42.91 crore a year earlier.
For Jubilant, the exit reflects a sharpening strategic focus. For Dunkin’, it marks another setback in a market that has proven resistant to imported café concepts without significant localisation.
In the cut-throat world of Indian quick-service restaurants, sometimes the sweetest deals are the ones you quietly walk away from leaving more room for the brands that truly rise to the occasion.
