Westlife Opens 500th McDonald's Restaurant in West and South India at GIFT City

The Milestone

Westlife Foodworld Ltd, which operates McDonald's in West and South India, has opened its 500th restaurant in GIFT City, Gujarat, as reported by FranchiseTV on 29 October 2026.

Key Facts

• Location: GIFT City, Gujarat.

• Timing: The milestone coincides with 30 years of McDonald's in India and the 4,000th McDonald's in its Asia business unit, per CEO Akshay Jatia.

• Structure: Westlife operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt Ltd.

Why It Matters

The milestone shows how a long-term master franchise partnership can scale a global QSR brand across Indian regions.

Source: FranchiseTV / Indian Retailer, 29 Oct 2026