Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited, doing business as Barbeque Nation, is an Indian multinational holding group of casual dining restaurants. It was established in 2006 by Prosenjit Choudhury and Sajid Dhanani.

History

Prosenjit Choudhury was, at the time, a culinary expert at Sayaji Hotels. While working at the hotel, he introduced the concept of live grills in order to enhance the buffet experience to avoid cold appetisers. This idea proved to be popular and with the support of Sajid Dhanani, the managing director of Sayaji Hotels, Choudhury established the first outlet at Pali Hill in Mumbai, India in 2006.[1] The brand had expanded to cities such as New Delhi and Bengaluru by 2008.[1] After Sajid Dhanani's death in 2012, his brother Kayum Dhanani took over the business, who expanded it further.[2] The company opened its 100th outlet in 2018.[3] As of 2022, the company owns an 86.57% stake in Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy Private Limited, which manages an Italian restaurant chain, Toscano.[c 4][c 5]

Menu

Barbeque Nation

The menu differs from region to region, but all restaurants feature a mix of Indian cuisine with the local dishes. The starters and dessert are often praised.[4][5][6] Common menu items include papri chaat, jalebi and gulab jamun.[4][6][7] Barbeque Nation also operates Kulfi Nation within their restaurants that features more than 800 combinations of kulfi flavours, toppings, and sauces.[8]

Toscano

Toscano is an Italian restaurant. It features various items such as pasta, pizza, steak, and coffee.[9][10]

Public Listing

The company offered its IPO in 2021.[11] The IPO aimed to raise ₹453 crore (USD 52.06 million), with ₹180 crore as fresh capital for expansion and debt repayment, and ₹273 crore as an offer for sale by existing investors. The price band was set at ₹498-₹500 per share.[12] The stock was reported to perform poorly, due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the restaurant market, weakening sales and increased competition.[13][14] An Indian Express article highlighted how the buffet business was stalling due to new customer trends, affecting the growth of Barbeque Nation.[14]

Locations

The company currently has around 226 restaurants, that includes 4 outlets in the UAE, 1 in Malaysia and 1 in Oman.[15] The company plans to expand to 270 restaurants by 2026.[15]

References

Company Details

  1. ^ "Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited (543283) Leadership & Management Team Analysis". Simply Wall St. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  2. ^ "Barbeque Nation Q4 FY24 - Financial Results" (PDF). Barbeque Nation. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  3. ^ "Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy | Profile | The Company Check". The Company Check. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  4. ^ a b "Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd. completed the acquisition of additional 6.34% stake in Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy Private Limited". www.marketscreener.com. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  5. ^ "Barbeque-Nation completes acquisition of further 6.34% stake in Toscano - Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Ltd". www.moneyworks4me.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.

Sources

  1. ^ a b "Barbeque Nation's Journey: From Skewer Revolution to..." Business Outreach. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  2. ^ Sabharwal, Punita (2018-06-16). "Barbeque Nation's Kayum Dhanani on the Brand Success". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  3. ^ "Barbeque Nation celebrates 100th Outlet". wanderlust. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  4. ^ a b "Barbeque Nation, Dubai - Al Karama". Restaurant Guru. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  5. ^ "Barbeque Nation Westlands; Menu, Pricing & Review". ToasterDing. 2024-09-23. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  6. ^ a b "Barbeque Nation". Good Food. Sydney Morning Herald. 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  7. ^ "Barbeque Nation: The Ultimate Family-Friendly Restaurant For Endless Feasting". NDTV Food. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  8. ^ "Taste the original 'Kulfi' flavours". Restaurant India. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  9. ^ "Toscano Has Arrived In Delhi And It's A Must-Visit For Italian Food Lovers". NDTV Food. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  10. ^ "Toscano, Chennai, Thousand Lights - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews". Restaurant Guru. 2025-03-04. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  11. ^ Das, Shabori; Santosh, Varsha. "All-you-can-eat to lost appetite: Is Barbeque Nation's unique proposition working against it?". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  12. ^ "Barbeque Nation IPO opens today: Know the risks before applying for the issue". www.timesnownews.com. 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  13. ^ "Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited (NSE:BARBEQUE) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 27% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough". simplywall.st. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  14. ^ a b "Barbeque Nation's growth story stalls: Is the buffet business model broken?". The Indian Express. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  15. ^ a b "Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited Plans to Open New Restaurants in the Year 2025 and 2026". marketscreener.com. 2025-02-03. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
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