RISE, FALL, AND CRUCIAL LESSONS - Kewal Ahuja SGF The story of Kewal Ashwani Ahuja , founder of SGF India (Spice Grill Flame), is a cautionary tale for franchise investors. Once a fast-growing vegetarian QSR brand, Kewal Ahuja SGF  shows how aggressive expansion without strong governance and operational transparency can erode investor trust. Early Growth and the FOCO Model Under Kewal Ahuja’s  leadership, SGF India pushed an ambitious franchise strategy. The FOCO (Franchise O

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