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SGF Franchise Collapse Reveals Risks in Kewal Ahuja SGF Model

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Introduction The story of Kewal Ahuja SGF has grabbed headlines in India’s franchise industry. SGF, or Spice Grill Flame, entered the vegetarian quick-service restaurant (QSR) market with high ambitions, promising investors a blend of modern branding, standardized menus, and fast expansion. However, the reality for franchisees often diverged sharply from initial promises. This article dives deep into what unfolded under Kewal Ashwani Ahuja’s leadership, the challenges faced by franchise partners, and lessons for potential investors in India’s growing QSR sector. Kewal Ahuja SGF model highlights risks in fast-growing QSR franchises What happened in the SGF franchise collapse? The SGF franchise collapse centered on a combination of ambitious growth strategies and operational gaps. Here’s a breakdown: Franchise Model Promises: SGF offered two franchise formats: FOFO (Franchise-Owned, Franchise-Operated) – the traditional model where the franchisee manages the outlet. FOCO (Franchise-O...
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Phone Scam Malaysia Businessman Loses RM2.7 Million

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 A phone scam in Malaysia has left a 64-year-old businessman poorer by more than RM2.7 million, highlighting how sophisticated scam syndicates continue to exploit fear and authority to deceive victims. Phone scam Malaysia incident highlights how police impersonation fraud led to a businessman losing RM2.7 million The incident, reported in Kuala Terengganu, shows how scammers impersonating police officers can manipulate even experienced individuals into transferring large sums of money. Authorities are now investigating the case as public concern over phone scams in Malaysia continues to grow. How the Phone Scam in Malaysia Happened According to Terengganu police, the businessman received a phone call in early September from individuals claiming to be officers from the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters. The callers accused him of being involved in money laundering activities, a tactic commonly used in police impersonation scams across Malaysia. To increase pressure, the su...
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Animal lovers spam Supreme Court with letter petitions, urge rollback of stray dog removal order

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Rights activists term Nov 7 order on stray dogs ‘Inhumane’, call for stay and nationwide stir NEW DELHI: Animal welfare organisations and several animal lovers in Delhi posted letter petitions to the Supreme Court on Saturday requesting to revoke the latest order on stray dog removal from certain public places in the country. The movement was limited not just to the capital but was spread across the states. Refusing to term it as a protest, all the animal lovers across the country were asked to go to their nearest post office to send these letters to the SC. The exercise aspires to be India’s largest coordinated letter petition posting to the apex court. Speaking to the newspaper, Sheela, an animal feeder from Delhi’s Jorbagh area, said, “This is the last resort we have. Over the last few months we have protested immensely to roll back this inhumane order, but nothing worked.” Issuing a notice, Animal Writes, a social media page spearheading this campaign across India, stated, “Among t...
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What Samsung Is Testing in One UI 8.5 for Notifications

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Samsung Plans Fix For Galaxy Notification Ad Spam Screenshots shared by tipster Tarun Vats indicate that with One UI 8.5, users can use an option to block apps that send out “excessive ads” through notifications. Samsung’s software, according to the leak, is capable of putting offending apps into a kind of “deep sleep,” essentially severing their ability to wake up in the background or force out fresh alert spam until you’ve opened them again yourself. Another toggle, called “intelligent blocking,” seems to look through what the device deems notification content, in an effort to determine if it should allow or silence the received notification. If true, the logic would run on-device, so that sensitive data never leaves the phone — an important privacy consideration for any system that inspects message content. How Deep Sleep Tries to Stamp Out Notification Spam Samsung’s deep sleep already exists for less-used apps; it pauses background activity and suspends network access to save batt...
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Ludhiana Franchise Scam: Five Directors Booked for ₹2.5-Crore Fraud

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The complainant alleged the company reneged on its commitments and cut all communication after he made the payment.  A shocking franchise fraud case has come to light in Ludhiana, where five directors of a Delhi-based packaged snacks company have been booked for allegedly cheating a local industrialist of ₹2.5 crore. The scam, which began with the promise of a lucrative franchise opportunity, has once again exposed the dark side of India’s rapidly growing franchise sector. According to police, the accused have been identified as Ashok Aggarwal, Archana Aggarwal, Sharad Aggarwal, Priyanka Aggarwal, and Vaibhav Aggarwal —all directors of the same firm. The FIR was filed based on a complaint by Satish Sood , a resident of Janpath Estate, Jhammat village, Ludhiana. Sood stated that he had initially approached the company to obtain a franchise for Ludhiana. The firm allegedly asked for ₹25 lakh as an advance payment, which he paid. Later, he was persuaded to pay another ₹22.5 lakh wi...
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What Investors Can Learn from Kewal Ahuja’s SGF Franchise Collapse

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What Investors Can Learn from Kewal Ahuja’s SGF Franchise Collapse The collapse of SGF India under Kewal Ahuja has become one of the most talked-about franchise failures in recent years. For many investors, the promises made by Kewal Ahuja and his team turned into disappointment, unpaid dues, and legal struggles. The story of SGF India is more than just one brand’s downfall — it is a warning for anyone planning to invest in a franchise. The FOCO Model Promoted by Kewal Ahuja Kewal Ahuja marketed SGF India through a FOCO (Franchise Owned, Company Operated) model. Investors were promised that they would own the outlets while the company would manage daily operations and guarantee a fixed return of ₹37,500 every month. Many were convinced by Kewal Ahuja’s polished sales pitches and the brand’s rapid expansion. Unfortunately, the reality was very different — stores struggled, payments stopped, and investors were left with heavy losses. Financial Red Flags Under Kewal Ahuja’s Lead...
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Maharashtra: Rohit Pawar Alleges ₹5,000 Crore Navi Mumbai Land Scam

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Maharashtra: Rohit Pawar Alleges ₹5,000 Crore Navi Mumbai Land Scam Mumbai: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged a ₹5,000 crore land scam involving Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat in Navi Mumbai, sparking a fresh political controversy. Allegations Against Minister Sanjay Shirsat Shirsat, a Shiv Sena MLA from Aurangabad West and party spokesperson under the Eknath Shinde-led faction, previously served as Chairman of the City Industrial and Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO) . Pawar claimed that during his tenure, prime land in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai worth around ₹5,000 crore was cleared in favour of the Bivalkar family . The land parcel, located near the Navi Mumbai International Airport , was originally reserved for building nearly 10,000 affordable homes for the poor. Pawar alleged it is now being diverted for luxury housing projects, depriving common citizens of housing benefits. Historical Background of the Dispute According to Pawar, th...
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