French café brand Bagelstein has stepped up its India expansion with the launch of its third outlet in Bengaluru, reinforcing its long term ambition to build a nationwide presence in the country’s organised foodservice market.
The new store, located at EGL Business Park, marks Bagelstein’s first entry into Bengaluru after earlier openings in Delhi and Hyderabad in 2025. With this launch, the brand is establishing itself in one of India’s most competitive and consumption driven urban food markets, known for its strong appetite for global café and quick service formats.
Founded in France in 2011, Bagelstein operates in the premium café and QSR segment, offering freshly prepared bagels, sandwiches and beverages tailored for fast paced urban consumers. The brand has built its international reputation on a casual dining experience that combines convenience with a distinctly European café culture.
India is emerging as a strategic focus market for Bagelstein as rising disposable incomes, changing eating habits and exposure to international food trends continue to reshape urban consumption. Western café formats, in particular, are seeing increased traction among office goers, students and young professionals seeking quick meals in social settings.
According to the company, the Bengaluru outlet is part of a larger rollout plan that targets 100 stores across major Indian cities by 2029. Planned markets include Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, with future locations expected to focus on high footfall business districts, malls and mixed use developments.
The expansion comes at a time when India’s café and QSR space is witnessing intense competition from global chains and homegrown brands alike. Despite this, Bagelstein is betting on its differentiated menu, consistent quality and premium positioning to carve out a sustainable share of the market.
As organised foodservice continues to expand beyond metros into new consumption hubs, Bagelstein’s India strategy reflects growing confidence among international brands in the country’s evolving dining landscape.
