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Posterscope shines at Global Marketing Awards
MUMBAI: Posterscope India, the out-of-home agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has bagged the title of ‘Outdoor Agency of the Year’ at the Global Marketing Excellence Awards. With more than 30 awards in its kitty, this year has surely been a remarkable one for Posterscope India.
The 3rd Edition of the World Marketing Congress organised the event on November 24 and 25 this year at the Taj Lands End. Acknowledged to be Asia’s largest Marketing Conference, its mission is to recognize the unique and resonant nature of the Indian Marketing community. The World Marketing Congress & Awards continues to celebrate the most outstanding stories in India, with entries from over 30 countries across the globe.
Commenting on the win, Posterscope Group India MD Haresh Nayak said, “Such wins give us immense motivation to work hard for our clients and garner appreciation for our work across the industry. I hope we continue to work at this pace and even more, and produce fantastic work for our clients in the future.”
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.
