Canadian bakery café brand accelerates India growth strategy with planned multi-unit expansion across Telangana, beginning in Hyderabad
Cinnzeo Bakery Café, the Canadian specialty bakery café brand known for its fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and premium café offerings, has signed a multi-unit franchise development agreement for the Telangana territory in India, marking another significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy.
Under the agreement, the franchise partner will develop multiple Cinnzeo Bakery Café locations across Telangana, one of India’s fastest-growing economic regions. The rollout is expected to include major urban markets led by Hyderabad, a city that has emerged as a technology, retail, and consumer spending hub over the past decade.
The first Telangana outlet has been identified in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli district, a prominent business and technology corridor, and is expected to open in Fall 2026. Additional locations are planned in line with the agreed development schedule.
“We are excited to welcome our Telangana franchise partner to the Cinnzeo family,” said Brad Turner, Chief Executive Officer of Cinnzeo Bakery Café of Canada. “India represents a tremendous growth opportunity for our brand, and Telangana’s strong economic development, vibrant retail sector, and growing consumer demand for premium café experiences make it an ideal market for expansion.”
The agreement follows Cinnzeo’s broader India market entry strategy. In late 2025, the company entered into a master franchise partnership with Franchise India to support nationwide brand development and expansion, positioning India as a key growth market within its international franchise network.
Founded in Canada, Cinnzeo has built its reputation around oven-fresh cinnamon rolls made from proprietary recipes and premium ingredients. Beyond its signature Classic Roll, the brand’s menu includes specialty baked products, Cinnzeo Bites, gourmet coffee beverages, smoothies, and a range of bakery café offerings designed to appeal to evolving consumer preferences.
According to the company, the Telangana development agreement reflects its strategy of partnering with experienced local operators capable of delivering consistent product quality, operational excellence, and guest experience standards.
“Our new franchise partner brings strong local market knowledge and a strategic growth vision,” said Gaurav Marya, Chairman & Founder, Franchise India Group. “We look forward to supporting the successful rollout of multiple locations across Telangana and building a strong, long-term presence in the region.”
Telangana has emerged as one of India’s most dynamic consumer markets, driven by rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, expanding organized retail infrastructure, and a growing preference for premium foodservice and café concepts. Hyderabad, the state capital, is home to a large concentration of technology companies, multinational corporations, educational institutions, and young professionals, demographics that continue to fuel demand for modern café and bakery experiences.
For Cinnzeo, the Telangana agreement represents an opportunity to establish a stronger presence in southern India while leveraging the brand recognition and franchise development capabilities created through its partnership with Franchise India.
The latest agreement further expands Cinnzeo’s international footprint and reinforces the company’s long-term objective of sustainable growth through strategic franchise partnerships in high-potential markets worldwide.
