QSR
India’s quick-service restaurant industry is witnessing a burst of deal activity as investor interest intensifies around rapidly scaling brands and aggressive expansion plans across categories. Multiple investment negotiations are currently underway, according to industry executives, bankers...
Bengaluru-based QSR brand Boba Bhai, known for its bubble tea and unique food offerings, has raised ₹30 crore (approximately $3.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by 8i Ventures. The round also saw support...
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Subway aims to double store count in India to 1,700 in six Years
Subway, the global Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain, plans to double its store count in India from 850 to 1,700 over the next 5-6...
Taqtics secures $1.2 Mn seed funding to transform retail and QSR operations
Taqtics, a SaaS platform revolutionising retail and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operations, has raised $1.2 million in seed funding. The funding round was led...
Biryani By Kilo secures $2 Mn from Pulsar Capital at $100 Mn Valuation
Cloud kitchen startup Biryani By Kilo has secured approximately $2 million (INR 16.5 crore) in funding from Dubai-based investment firm Pulsar Capital, according to...
Rebel Foods plans INR 200 Cr investment to expand EatSure and cloud kitchen network
Rebel Foods, the operator of cloud kitchens for brands like Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, and Oven Story, plans to invest INR 200 crore to expand...
KFC strengthens ‘Kshamata’ programme, focuses on increasing representation of women and SHI employees
Fast food chain KFC is making strides to enhance its ‘Kshamata’ programme, which has focused on promoting diversity and inclusivity since 2008. In͏͏ recognition͏͏...
Indian retail sector to see mixed fortunes in Q2 FY25, with value retail and jewellery outperforming QSR
India's retail sector is expected to deliver a mixed performance in Q2 FY25, as per the Centrum report.Strong͏͏ Growth͏͏ in͏͏ Value Retail and Jewellery:While͏͏...
Ajay Mariwala’s Food Service India looks at 30% growth for HoReCa industry in India
Food Service India, a prominent player in the India’s ever-evolving HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering) industry, aims for a 25% to 30% growth this year....
IPO-bound Swiggy launches 10-minute food delivery service ‘Bolt’
IPO-bound foodtech giant Swiggy has introduced a new service offering quick-to-prepare dishes delivered in 10 minutes.Branded͏͏ as͏͏ Swiggy͏͏ Bolt,͏͏ the͏͏ service͏͏ is͏͏ currently͏͏ active͏͏...
South Korea’s QSR chain Genesis BBQ to enter Indian market through partnership with Baramati Agro
Genesis BBQ, a leading quick-service restaurant chain from South Korea with around 3,500 outlets across various countries, is set to enter the Indian market...
How Bakers Circle Became the Walmart for F&B Brands: A Deep Dive into Growth, Competition, and Market Dynamics
Bakers Circle, the frozen dough and confectionery manufacturer based in New Delhi, is not just another bakery supplier. The company, founded by Dev Lall...
ChrysCapital to launch investment platform as it nears major deals for dessert chains Theobroma Foods and Belgian Waffle Co
ChrysCapital is planning to establish an investment platform as it nears deals for at least two dessert chains, Theobroma Foods and Belgian Waffle Co.,...
First Coffee raises $1.2 Mn seed funding to expand nationwide
QSR chain First Coffee has secured $1.2 Mn (over INR 10 Cr) in a seed round led by early-stage investment firm BEENEXT.Notable͏͏ Investors͏͏ Join͏͏...