Impresa Hospitality that owns the QSR – Maroosh, eyes global expansion; strengthens India footprint

~ The company has signed master franchisesin Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong and cities such as Delhi/ NCR and Bangalore in India ~

Mumbai, May 2017: Impresa Hospitality which owns the popular QSR Maroosh in India is now expanding globally. The company has signed a Master franchise with Lalin & Co (A group of industries ranging from hospitality and fast food to Interior Design and Real Estate) for Sri Lanka. They have also signed Master franchises for Singapore & Hong Kong with Franchise India, while they are also under an NDA with an Abu Dhabi based company for a merger-cum-expansion in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) nation

Nationally, Impresa Hospitality has signed a Master Franchise with Franchise India as well for Delhi NCR (North) and Bangalore targeting to open 105 outlets in the course of 3 years. Furthermore, it has forged a commitment with TFS (Time & Frequency Solution) for servicing 30 railway stations in India. Out of this, they have successfully launched outlets in Vizag and Pune. Expanding exponentially across the length and breadth of the city, Maroosh operates 16 outlets in Mumbai; 4 outlets owned by the company are under-fit, while 8 franchises are already signed up,out of which 3 are already open and 5 will open before June 2017.

Maroosh has raised a total amount of INR 20 Crores in series A and B funding. The brand is now adapting to the franchise route and exploring other regions. Maroosh also plans to launch a new menu by May 2017 which will have delectables such as Paprika Hummus with ZattarNaan, Parsley, Jalapeno Hummus, Crispy chicken Shawarma, Baked Falafel, Cottage Cheese Shawarma, Rolls in Parathas, Kebabs, Kebab Biryanis, Fresh Orange Juice and more.

Commenting on this momentous occasion, Mr Ketan Kadam, MD & CEO of Impresa Hospitality says, ”After launching our first outlet in 2011 it gives us immense pleasure to announce that we are not only growing nationally but also internationally. Signing up for Master Franchise in countries such as Sri Lanka, Singapore and China it is giving us a motivation to grow that will help us reach every nooks and corners of the world and take Maroosh to the next level. While talking about growth, our next step was always to get into the retail business where we will be selling ready to make or cook products from the house of Maroosh.”

“We are witnessing a trend over the last 2-3 years wherein customers are looking at more avenues to eat out which has led to massive growth of various restaurant formats, specially QSR. Maroosh has already setup gold standards for Indian QSRs to follow and we are excited to be part of their journey to expand in Delhi NCR & Bangalore market, and internationally in Singapore and Hong Kong. This expansion will catapult the company as one of the few Indian QSR’s to have a global footprint,”Mr.Gaurav Marya, Chairman, Franchise India said.