India, March 17 -- Florida-based Hard Rock International announced that it has terminated franchise agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, resulting in the closure of 10 outlets across India. The move has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. While some expressed their sadness over the news, critics argued that the chain had lost its edge.

An individual claimed, "The cafe was good but local pubs gave tough competition to the Hard Rock cafe. Hard Rock Cafe was good but ultra expensive. Many local bars and cafes opened with same concept with way lesser price." Another added, "Hard Rock cafe are overrated, overpriced, average food, surrounded by cheap Rock memorabilia."

A third expressed, "Hard Rock Cafe was never meant to be just...