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Australia’s Sport Star Academy inks partnership for India market entry

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May 06, 2024 20:05

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Sport Star Academy, one of the leading sports academies in Australia run by professional coaches, announced its entry into the Indian market through a strategic collaboration with Franchise India.

Franchise India lays claim to being Asia's largest integrated franchise and retail solution company.

Per an official release, the alliance marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy and also "aims to revolutionize the sports academy franchise landscape in India".

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