Brands
Weekend Unwind with Promodome Group’s Sandiip Kapur
Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind – a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of business executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.
In this week’s session, we have Promodome Group founder & president Sandiip Kapur.
Without further ado, here it goes…
Your mantra for life
Keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles. Hard work and perseverance always pay off.
A book you are currently reading or plan to read
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries – it’s a great guide for innovation and staying agile in the fast-paced world of business.
Your fitness mantra
Consistency over intensity. A little progress every day adds up to big results.
Your comfort food
A simple plate of sambhar rice. It reminds me of home and keeps me grounded.
A quote or philosophy that keeps you going when the chips are down
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill
Your guilty pleasure
Binge-watching motivational documentaries late at night, even when I should be sleeping.
The last time you tried something new
I recently took up meditation to help calm my mind and manage stress better.
A life lesson you learned the hard way:
You can’t control everything. Sometimes, you just have to let go and trust the process.
What gets you excited about life?
The endless possibilities that each new day brings and the chance to create something meaningful.
What’s on top of your bucket list?
To see my agency recognised as one of the top media buying powerhouses in India.
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Stay patient, keep learning, and don’t let anxiety control you. Good things take time.
One thing you would most like to change about the world
I wish there was more empathy and understanding among people. A little kindness can go a long way.
An activity that keeps you motivated and charged during tough times
Running in the early mornings. It helps clear my mind and sets the tone for the day
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
Spending time with my family-they are my biggest support system.
Your go-to stress buster
Listening to music while sipping on a hot cup of green tea.
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.
