New Delhi, March 16 -- Several Hard Rock Cafe outlets across India have shut down after the global hospitality brand Hard Rock International ended its franchise agreement with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, the company that operated the music-themed restaurants in the country.

The Florida-based company announced the decision on Monday, confirming that it has terminated agreements with JSM Corporation and related entities, which previously held the rights to run all Hard Rock Cafes and Rock Shops in India.

As a result, Hard Rock Cafe restaurants have now closed across 10 locations in India, including major cities such as New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune.

According to the company's statement, the closures impact outle...