March 16, 2026 (AGENCY): Ten (10) iconic Hard Rock Cafés across India will close. Global hospitality brand Hard Rock International has announced the closure of ten of its café outlets across India after terminating its licensing agreement with local partner JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, which managed the brand’s restaurant operations in the country.
Global hospitality brand Hard Rock International has announced the shutdown of ten of its café outlets across India, a move that has surprised customers and industry observers alike. The decision follows the termination of the company’s licensing agreement with its local partner JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, which had been managing Hard Rock’s café operations in the country.
The company confirmed the development on Monday, March 16, 2026, bringing an abrupt end to operations at several well-known locations that had become popular for their music-themed ambience and live entertainment.
The closures affect restaurants located in multiple major cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune. In Bengaluru alone, three outlets — including those at the international airport and Whitefield — have been impacted. Other affected locations include Hyderabad’s Hitech City area.
For years, the brand built a loyal customer base in India with its signature dishes, live music events, and themed interiors inspired by global rock culture. The sudden shutdown of multiple outlets has therefore triggered conversations within the hospitality sector and among regular patrons about the brand’s future in the country.
