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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Indian cloud kitchen startup EatClub to raise $22m
Indian cloud kitchen startup EatClub is set to raise Rs1.85bn ($22m) in a funding round spearheaded by Tiger Global, as reported by Entrackr. The round will also be joined by A91 Partners and 360 ONE Asset Management. The company's board has approved the issuance of 11,830 preference shares to facilitate the investment, as indicated in a regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). In this funding round, Tiger Global is expected to invest Rs1.26bn, while A91 Partners contributes Rs3.75bn. Additionally, 360 ONE Asset Management, through its Monopolistic and Opportunity Fund, will provide Rs2.12m. There is potential for further capital to be raised in the round. EatClub will use the funds for its growth and expansion. Estimates from Entrackr suggest that the company will achieve a valuation of Rs45.85bn or $540m following this funding round - an 80% increase in valuation compared to its previous fundraising of $40m at a $300m valuation in December 2021. In March 2022, EatClub also completed a secondary transaction worth $30m at an undisclosed valuation. Founded by Anshul Gupta and Amit Raj, EatClub operates a multi-brand cloud kitchen model, featuring sixteen brands including Box8, Mojo Pizza, Bhatti Chicken, NH1 Bowls and ZAZA Biryani. In the competitive landscape, EatClub competes with Rebel Foods, which raised $210m in 2024 through a mix of primary and secondary funding. Other competitors include Freshmenu, Curefoods' Eatfit and BBK. "Indian cloud kitchen startup EatClub to raise $22m" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Entrepreneur
07-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Musician Badshah Launches 'Badboy Pizza'; Targets 50 Outlets & ₹150 Cr ARR in Three Years
The brand is being launched in strategic collaboration with Ghost Kitchens India, one of India's largest cloud kitchen-led F&B companies, operated by entrepreneur Karan Tanna. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Rapper, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur Badshah (Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia) has entered the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry with the launch of 'Badboy Pizza', a mass-premium pizza QSR chain. The brand is being launched in strategic collaboration with Ghost Kitchens India, one of India's largest cloud kitchen-led F&B companies, operated by entrepreneur Karan Tanna. Ahead of the launch, the company also held a viral marketing campaign featuring Badshah in a heated dispute and being slapped by a pizza flooded the internet with an objective to leverage the brand's tagline, 'pizza that slaps'. The move garnered over 8 million views across social media platforms. Badboy Pizza is currently operating from a flagship boutique outlet in Andheri, Mumbai, with the brand targeting to scale to 50 outlets across India's top five metros over the course of the next three years, with the objective of achieving an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of INR 150 crores. The brand is designed as a hybrid format comprising dine-in outlets and cloud kitchens. The brand aims to deliver an elevated, premium pizza experience rooted in cultural relevance, authenticity, and accessibility. The brand said that the average per-person cost will be INR 400. Badshah's entrepreneurial portfolio includes a fashion label Badfit, a nightlife venue Dragonfly, fine dining restaurants in Sago, Sidera, Seville, media ventures - Pentertainment 0075, Aaho TV, Apra Films, After Hours, along with strategic investments in high-growth platforms such as Droom, Ultimate Kho Kho, and Crickpe. Badshah said, "Badboy Pizza is an extension of my personality - rooted, bold and real and this launch is special since I've always dreamt of having my own pizza chain! Drawing upon diverse culinary experiences from my travels over the years, my vision was to forge a brand that embodies international quality while resonating deeply with homegrown appeal. Partnering with Karan Tanna and Ghost Kitchens ensures we're building not just a brand, but a truly world-class and accessible culinary experience." Karan Tanna, CEO, Ghost Kitchens India, states, "Badboy Pizza is poised to be the most exciting QSR launch of the decade. The brand reimagines what scalable QSRs of the future will look like. Badshah's ability to shape trends and influence youth culture gives this brand an unmatched edge. Together, we're building the future of QSR experiences in India." India's QSR sector is on an upward trajectory, projected to rise from USD 85.19 billion in 2025 to USD 139.75 billion by 2030, a robust CAGR of 10.41 per cent, driven by urbanization, increased disposable incomes, and shifting consumption patterns. The pizza segment, in particular, is forecast to grow from USD 5.3 billion in 2024 to USD 11.8 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 9.24 per cent.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Qatar lays outs cloud kitchen regulations
Qatar has set up procedures to secure commercial licences for cloud kitchens. The Gulf Times reports that the move aims to regulate the sector effectively, and seeks to enhance innovation and support digital ventures in the food industry. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) outlined the targeted groups. These include restaurants seeking expansion without new branches. Entrepreneurs, investors and food delivery app providers are also included. The objectives focus on regulating cloud kitchen operations securely. Ensuring food safety and service quality is a priority. Promoting innovation and supporting digital transformation in the food sector are key goals. Cloud kitchens prepare and market food solely through online platforms, eliminating the need for dining areas or direct customer interaction. The model allows entrepreneurs to reduce costs and expand efficiently using technology. To gain a licence, investors must establish a company and secure commercial registration. This process is facilitated through the single window services portal. The commercial activity must relate to food preparation or catering services. Licences for sub-kitchens within cloud kitchens are processed in one to two days. Alongside registration, a tax identification number and establishment ID are granted. Qatar Chamber membership subscription is also provided during the establishment phase. An application for each internal kitchen must be submitted via the portal. A fee is required for commercial licence issuance. The MoCI guidelines ensure compliance with technical, health and regulatory standards. The guidelines aim to streamline the digital business environment. They provide a unified reference for investors and entrepreneurs, as well as ensuring quality and safety in food services provided. The guide clarifies requirements and regulatory controls to reduce procedural errors, enhancing the efficiency of licence issuance. The MoCI has laid out general and specific conditions for cloud kitchen operations. Locations must have valid building completion certificates and relevant approvals. Safety, ventilation and compliance with health standards are mandatory. Specific requirements include approvals from the Ministry of Municipality's Technical Affairs Department. Separate areas for preparation, cooking, storage and packaging are required, and secure entrances and adequate vehicle access are essential. "Qatar lays outs cloud kitchen regulations" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar set to regulate cloud kitchens; seen to enhance innovation and support digital ventures in food sector
Qatar has laid out procedures for obtaining the commercial licence for cloud kitchens, a move that is seen to regulate the sector as well as to enhance innovation and support digital ventures in the food industry. The targets are restaurants seeking expansion without opening new branches; entrepreneurs and investors in the food sector; and delivery companies and food app providers, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said in its social media handle X. The objectives are to regulate the operation of cloud kitchens within a licensed and secure business environment; ensure food safety and the quality of services provided to consumers; promote innovation and support digital ventures in the food sector; and support digital transformation and develop the infrastructure for logistics services. Cloud kitchens are establishments dedicated to preparing and marketing food exclusively through online platforms, without the need for dining areas or direct customer interaction. They represent a modern model within the food sector, enabling entrepreneurs to reduce operational costs and expand geographically with speed and efficiency by leveraging technology and delivery services. To obtain a licence for a cloud kitchen, investors must establish a company and obtain a commercial registration, which can be done through the single window devices portal. The commercial activity listed in both the registration and the licence must be related to food preparation or catering services, said the guidelines and requirements for cloud kitchen licensing, issued by MoCI. As per the procedures for processing commercial licences for sub-kitchens (within a cloud kitchen), the commercial registration is expected to be granted within one to two days. Along with commercial registration certificate, the establishment phase will see granting of tax identification number, establishment ID and Qatar Chamber member subscription. An application must be submitted for each internal kitchen through the single window services portal and payment of QR500 commercial license issuance fees. The MoCI's guidelines 'aims to regulate the process of issuing and granting licences for cloud kitchens within a clear legislative and procedural framework that supports the ease of establishing such facilities, while ensuring compliance with technical, health, and regulatory standards.' Through this guide, the commercial registration and licensing department seeks to streamline the digital business environment and provide a 'unified reference' that facilitates procedures for investors and entrepreneurs, while maintaining the quality and safety of the food services provided. Additionally, the guide offers a comprehensive understanding of the requirements and regulatory controls, thereby helping to reduce procedural errors, improve the efficiency of licence issuance, and strengthen the competitiveness of the food sector in line with national digital transformation objectives. In addition to procedures and requirements, the MoCI guidelines have set out general and specific conditions that must be adhered to for the licensing and operation of cloud kitchens. The location must be appropriate for the type of kitchen (segmented or multi-brand); a valid building completion certificate for the site, along with approval from the relevant authority; mandatory compliance with safety and protection requirements, such as civil defence, fire prevention, and industrial ventilation; presence of separate water, electricity, and sewage networks that ensure no impact on public health; site must not be directly connected to permanent residential units or used for residential purposes; and the trade name and commercial registration number must be clearly displayed on the kitchen's front facade. The specific requirements include approval from the Technical Affairs Department at the Ministry of Municipality; final approvals from Civil Defence and relevant health authorities; separation between preparation, cooking, storage, and packaging areas; secure entrance for delivery staff to prevent interaction with preparation areas; and adequate ventilation and facility for the smooth entry and exit of vehicles. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
