South Africa-based Nando’s, renowned for its flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken, has announced a joint venture with leading Indian food service company, K Hospitality Corp, to expand its footprint in India.
Teaming up with K Hospitality Corp, Nando’s India is embarking on ambitious expansion plans, aiming to launch up to 150 restaurants in untapped cities over the next decade. The upcoming venture is set to debut in Hyderabad, marking its inaugural presence in the city, in just a matter of weeks.
Discussing the joint venture, John Sikiotis, CEO of Licensed Markets & India at Nando’s, expressed, “Delivering spicy, flavorful cuisine to the nation that pioneered it presents its challenges. However, with their extensive market expertise, we are thrilled to embrace K Hospitality Corp as our joint venture collaborator in our journey.”
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With over 1200 restaurants spanning 22 countries across five continents, Nando’s aims to expand its reach further through the new joint venture partnership. The company anticipates that this collaboration will enable them to extend their saucy offerings to a broader audience in India.
Karan Kapur, executive director for K Hospitality Corp, remarks, “Both partners share common values as brands and businesses, including a profound love for Nando’s iconic flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken and a deep commitment to hospitality and community. We are eager to expand Nando’s footprint across various cities in India in the next decade.”
“It’s not solely about the chicken; it’s equally about the individuals behind its creation,” states Sameer Bhasin, CEO of Nando’s India.
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