DFI Retail to take over Maxim's Starbucks-licensed business in seven Asian markets

DFI Retail Group SGX:D01 said on Wednesday its unit will assume Maxim's Caterers' existing interests in the Starbucks NASDAQ:SBUX-licensed business across seven Asian markets, as part of a reorganization initiative.Maxim's will pay DFI $340 million in cash and buy back the 50% stake the latter curr…