Cuttack welcomes 1st outlet of Barbeque Nation

Barbeque Nation Hospitality is expanding their portfolio with Bricks Bar & Restaurant after a successful launch of their brands such as Toscano and Salt. 

Bricks, a new rooftop Bar & Restaurant, has opened its doors in JP Nagar, Bengaluru. Nestled in the heart of the JP Nagar, this place offers a soothing getaway from the daily hustle and bustle for its guests for them to unwind and catch up with their friends, colleagues and family over food and drinks.

The expansive rooftop setting of Bricks provides an open-sky ambiance, creating an ideal backdrop for both casual meetups and lively gatherings. Earthy brick walls, complemented by micro concrete accents and touches of greenery, create an atmosphere that feels familiar from the first visit. 

Spanning an area of ~4,000 sq ft, with a capacity to seat 120 guests, Bricks offers a space that feels just right, inviting guests to make it their regular hangout spot with their friends, family and colleagues.

“At Bricks, we're creating more than just a place to eat and drink. We're building a space where the community can come together and add new chapters to their stories with each visit. I am confident our guests will love the vibe of the place and the wide spread of food and beverages that we have on offer." said Tafsir Alam, Business Manager, Bricks Bar and Restaurant.

The menu at Bricks is a thoughtful curation of familiar flavors. It features carefully selected dishes including Indian favorites like Tandoori and Tawa specialties, popular Chinese options, and Continental fare. Each dish is crafted to resonate with the comfort of familiar tastes.

The bar complements the food with an extensive beverage menu. From classic whiskies and fresh brews to a variety of gins and tequilas, Bricks offers both timeless and signature cocktails to suit different moods and occasions.

Casual dining chain Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Ltd on Monday reported a net profit of Rs 16.02 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2022.

The restaurant chain had clocked a net loss Rs 43.85 crore in the April-June period a year ago, Barbeque-Nation Hospitality said in a regulatory filings.

Its revenue from operations was up three-fold to Rs 314.86 crore during the quarter under review as against a low base of the corresponding quarter, when sales were impacted.

In the April-June quarter of the last fiscal, Barbeque-Nation Hospitality's revenue from operations was at Rs 101.97 crore.

Barbeque Nation Hospitality total expenses were at Rs 244,41 crore.

Shares of Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Ltd were at Rs 1,187.95 on BSE, up 1.97 per cent from the previous close.

Casual dining chain Barbeque Nation Hospitality may come out with its initial share sale next week, merchant banking sources said on Friday.

Backed by CX Partners and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investment firm Alchemy Capital, the initial public offer  for the restaurant chain comprises fresh issue of shares worth Rs 180 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 54,57,470 equity shares, reported PTI.

Barbeque Nation has already raised Rs 150 crore through a pre-IPO placement from Xponentia Capital and Jubilant Foodworks.

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Proceeds of the issue will be utilised to fund the company's capital expenditure for expansion, besides prepayment or repayment of certain borrowings and expenses related to general corporate purposes.

The company is promoted by Sayaji Hotels, Sayaji Housekeeping Services, Kayum Dhanani, Raoof Dhanani and Suchitra Dhanani. It is backed by private equity firm CX Partners, which made its first investment in 2013 and again in 2015.

The promoters hold 60.24 per cent stake, CX Partners owns 33.79 per cent and Jhunjhunwala's investment firm Alchemy Capital holds 2.05 per cent in the company.

The total operating revenue of the company in FY20 was Rs 850.8 crore and the CAGR from FY17 to FY20 was at 19.5 per cent.

Barbeque Nation Hospitality, which filed preliminary papers in February last year, received Sebi's approval in July 2020 to float the IPO.

The issue is being managed by IIFL Securities, Axis Capital, Ambit Capital and SBI Capital Markets.

Earlier in 2017, the company had filed IPO papers with Sebi seeking to raise Rs 700 crore. However, the regulator kept the processing of the company's proposed IPO in abeyance, "pending regulatory action for past violations". It finally approved the IPO plan in January 2018.

May Interest: Barbeque Nation gets Sebi nod for IPO

However, the company did not launch the initial share-sale due to averse market conditions.

Barbeque Nation Hospitality owns and operates 138 outlets across India and 7 outlets in the UAE, Oman and Malaysia.

Owners of Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin Donuts in India, Jubilant Foodworks has announced that it is acquiring 10.76 per cent stake in Barbeque Nation for Rs 92 crore.

"The company has entered into a share subscription agreement to acquire equity shares and a restated shareholders' agreement to regulate the rights and obligations of BNHL's key shareholders," shared a statement from Jubilant Foodworks in a regulatory filing.

Casual dining chain Barbeque Nation operates over 138 restaurants in 73 cities across India.

Also Read: Barbeque Nation gets Sebi nod for IPO

The company also runs seven Barbeque Nation in international markets.

BNHL also has a presence in the Italian cuisine segment and operates restaurant called Toscano.

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“We are happy to announce our investment in Barbeque Nation - a differentiated, casual dining restaurant brand of scale with strong unit economics. We are confident that the proposed investment will create value for our shareholders,” shared Shyam S. Bhartia, Chairman and Hari S. Bhartia, Co-Chairman, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited in the filing.

Bengaluru-based Barbeque Nation Hospitality has received Sebi's nod to raise Rs 1,000-1,200 crore through IPO.

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 275 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 98,22,947 equity shares, according to the draft papers filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), reported PTI.

The casual-dining chain may consider a pre-IPO placement to the tune of Rs 150 crore.

Barbeque Nation Hospitality filed its draft papers with Sebi earlier this February, obtained "observations" from the regulator on July 7, latest update with the capital markets watchdog showed.

Proceeds of the issue will be utilized to repay an outstanding borrowing of Rs 205 crore in part or full and for general corporate purposes.

The company is promoted by Sayaji Hotels, Sayaji Housekeeping Services, Kayum Dhanani, Raoof Dhanani and Suchitra Dhanani and is backed by private equity firm CX Partners, which made its first investment in 2013 and 2015 respectively.

The promoters hold 60.24 per cent, CX Partners owns 33.79 per cent and renowned stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investment firm Alchemy Capital holds 2.05 per cent in the company.

According to market sources, the IPO size will approximately be between Rs 1,000 crore-1,200 crore.

The issue is being managed by IIFL Securities, Axis Capital, Ambit Capital and SBI Capital Markets.

In 2017, the company had filed IPO papers with Sebi seeking to raise Rs 700 crore. However, the regulator kept the processing of the company's proposed IPO in abeyance "pending regulatory action for past violations" and finally approved the IPO plan in January 2018.

It currently operates around 138 restaurants across India and seven outlets in the UAE, Oman and Malaysia respectively.

Barbeque Nation has strengthened its presence in Mumbai with the launch of its latest outlet at Growels Mall in Kandivali East.

The 158-seater outlet is spread over an area of 5,072 sq ft.

Suman Mukherjee, Regional Manager, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, “What really captures the essence of Mumbai is its food. We have successfully delivered on variety, quality, taste and comfort, making Barbeque Nation a favourite among food lovers in this magnificent city.”

“It delights us to add more outlets, particularly in Mumbai, as the people here have dearly acknowledged our hospitality, encouraging us to expand and serve them better. We hope to entice foodies in and around Kandivali with our new restaurant,” he further added.

Menu Offering

The casual dining restaurant chain’s menu is drawn from the Mediterranean, American, Oriental, Asian and Indian cuisines. Besides offering a delectable menu, Barbeque Nation has sizzling skewers on tables that double as a live kitchen.

Barbeque Nation serves eat-all-you-can buffet, showcasing an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads.

For starters, the restaurant offers non-vegetarian delicacies like Mutton Kadhak Seekh, Chilli Garlic Prawns, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murg Boti Kebab, etc. For vegetarians, the restaurant provides mouth-watering Hariyali Kumbh, Pineapple Chaat, Cajun Spice Baby Potato and Punjabi Paneer Tikka, among others.

The restaurant’s main course includes non-vegetarian dishes like Chicken Dum Biryani, Kashmiri Mutton Rogon Josh and Murgh Makhani, and vegetarian ones including Paneer Tikka Masala, Kashmiri Pulao, Dal-E-Dum, and Mushroom Ka Josh.

Its dessert section consists of Walnut Brownie, Assorted Pastry, Angoori Gulab Jamun, Marvel Cake, and Kesari Phirnee. The restaurant’s popular Kulfi Nation counter also offers a wide range of Kulfis.

Casual Dining Restaurants Industry

In India, the Casual Dining Restaurants Industry is the second most popular category within the food and beverage (F&B) space. 

At present, the Indian restaurant industry is worth Rs 75,000 crore. Growing at an annual rate of 7%, this segment is majorly driven by a young population aged between 15-44 years. Other factors that drive the growth of the casual dining market include disposable incomes, growth of consumers in smaller towns and broadening the exposure of new cuisines, rapid urbanisation and the higher frequency of eating out has evolved the market for the food services industry in India.

Casual Dining Restaurant demand is driven by the shifting lifestyle trends with a wide variety of menu offerings and flavours. Eating out has now transformed from occasion driven to becoming a regular activity even on weekdays besides weekends only and they are gradually moving from fine-dine to enjoy more of casual dining culture.

Barbeque Nation has refiled fresh Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for its Initial Public Offer (IPO). Through IPO, the casual dining restaurant chain plans to raise an estimated Rs 1,000-1,200 crore.

The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 275 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 98,22,947 equity shares. The Bengaluru-based company may consider a pre-IPO placement to the tune of Rs 150 crore.

Barbeque Nation will use the proceeds to repay an outstanding borrowing of Rs 205 crore in part or full and for general corporate purposes.

The Book Running Lead Managers to the issue are IIFL Securities, Axis Capital, Ambit Capital and SBI Capital Markets. 

In 2017, the restaurant chain filed IPO papers with SEBI seeking to raise Rs 700 crore, however, the regulator kept the processing of the company's proposed IPO in abeyance "pending regulatory action for past violations" and finally approved the IPO plan in January 2018. Although, Barbeque Nation could not launch the initial share-sale due to adverse market conditions.

Barbeque Nation Hospitality, which owns and operates Barbeque Nation Restaurants, is promoted by Sayaji Hotels, Sayaji Housekeeping Services, Kayum Dhanani, Raoof Dhanani and Suchitra Dhanani. It is backed by private equity firm CX Partners, which made its first investment in 2013 and again in 2015. 

Presently, Barbeque Nation operates 138 outlets across India and 7 outlets in the UAE, Oman and Malaysia.

Barbeque Nation’s Eat-All-You-Can Buffet

Barbeque Nation is famous for its eat-all-you-can buffet. The buffet showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads.

For starters, the restaurant offers non-vegetarian delicacies like Mutton Kadhak Seekh, Chilli Garlic Prawns, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murg Boti Kebab, etc. For vegetarians, the restaurant provides mouth-watering Hariyali Kumbh, Pineapple Chaat, Cajun Spice Baby Potato and Punjabi Paneer Tikka, among others.

The restaurant’s main course includes non-vegetarian dishes like Chicken Dum Biryani, Kashmiri Mutton Rogon Josh and Murgh Makhani, and vegetarian ones including Paneer Tikka Masala, Kashmiri Pulao, Dal-E-Dum, and Mushroom Ka Josh.

Its dessert section consists of Walnut Brownie, Assorted Pastry, Angoori Gulab Jamun, Marvel Cake, and Kesari Phirnee. The restaurant’s popular Kulfi Nation counter also offers a wide range of Kulfis.

Barbeque Nation has expanded its presence in Andhra Pradesh with the launch of a new outlet in Kakinada. This is the brand’s 144th outlet in India.

With this launch, India’s leading casual dining restaurant chain offers the opportunity to Kakinada people to experience the joy of grilling their own vegetarians and non-vegetarian barbeques on the tables.

The newly launched outlet can serve 94 guests in one sitting.

Barbeque Nation’s Eat-All-You-Can Buffet

Barbeque Nation’s eat-all-you-can buffet showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads.

For starters, the restaurant offers non-vegetarian delicacies like Mutton Kadhak Seekh, Chilli Garlic Prawns, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murg Boti Kebab, etc. For vegetarians, the restaurant provides mouth-watering Hariyali Kumbh, Pineapple Chaat, Cajun Spice Baby Potato and Punjabi Paneer Tikka, among others.

The restaurant’s main course includes non-vegetarian dishes like Chicken Dum Biryani, Kashmiri Mutton Rogon Josh and Murgh Makhani, and vegetarian ones including Paneer Tikka Masala, Kashmiri Pulao, Dal-E-Dum, and Mushroom Ka Josh.

Its dessert section consists of Walnut Brownie, Assorted Pastry, Angoori Gulab Jamun, Marvel Cake, and Kesari Phirnee. The restaurant’s popular Kulfi Nation counter also offers a wide range of Kulfis.

Naresh Naidu, Cluster Manager, Barbeque Nation, said, “The ‘Eat-all-you-can’ buffet at the restaurant offers the people a plethora of dishes in vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads.”

Casual Dining Restaurants Industry

In India, the Casual Dining Restaurants Industry is the second most popular category within the food and beverage (F&B) space. 

At present, the Indian restaurant industry is worth Rs 75,000 crore. Growing at an annual rate of 7%, this segment is majorly driven by a young population aged between 15-44 years. Other factors that drive the growth of the casual dining market include disposable incomes, growth of consumers in smaller towns and broadening the exposure of new cuisines, rapid urbanisation and the higher frequency of eating out has evolved the market for the food services industry in India.

Casual Dining Restaurant demand is driven by the shifting lifestyle trends with a wide variety of menu offerings and flavours. Eating out has now transformed from occasion driven to becoming a regular activity even on weekdays besides weekends only and they are gradually moving from fine-dine to enjoy more of casual dining culture.

Barbeque Nation has expanded its presence in Mumbai with the launch of its latest outlet at Phoenix Market City, Kurla (West). This launch coincides with the 14th anniversary celebrations of India’s leading casual dining restaurant chain.

Spread over an area of 2,600 sq ft, the newly opened restaurant has a seating capacity of 110.

Suman Mukherjee, Regional Manager of Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, “With the launch of our latest outlet in Kurla, we are also celebrating our 14th anniversary.”

“Barbeque Nation’s journey started in this very city, and we feel privileged to have served the people of this country, for the last 14 years. We would like to welcome diners around this region to our new outlet and allow us the opportunity to serve them with our lip-smacking menu offerings,” he further stated.

Barbeque Nation’s Eat-All-You-Can Buffet

Barbeque Nation’s eat-all-you-can buffet showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads.

For starters, the restaurant offers non-vegetarian delicacies like Mutton Kadhak Seekh, Chilli Garlic Prawns, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murg Boti Kebab, etc. For vegetarians, the restaurant provides mouth-watering Hariyali Kumbh, Pineapple Chaat, Cajun Spice Baby Potato and Punjabi Paneer Tikka, among others.

The restaurant’s main course includes non-vegetarian dishes like Chicken Dum Biryani, Kashmiri Mutton Rogon Josh and Murgh Makhani, and vegetarian ones including Paneer Tikka Masala, Kashmiri Pulao, Dal-E-Dum, and Mushroom Ka Josh.

Its dessert section consists of Walnut Brownie, Assorted Pastry, Angoori Gulab Jamun, Marvel Cake, and Kesari Phirnee. The restaurant’s popular Kulfi Nation counter also offers a wide range of Kulfis.

Casual Dining Restaurants Industry

In India, the Casual Dining Restaurants Industry is the second most popular category within the food and beverage (F&B) space. 

At present, the Indian restaurant industry is worth Rs 75,000 crore. Growing at an annual rate of 7%, this segment is majorly driven by a young population aged between 15-44 years. Other factors that drive the growth of the casual dining market include disposable incomes, growth of consumers in smaller towns and broadening the exposure of new cuisines, rapid urbanisation and the higher frequency of eating out has evolved the market for the food services industry in India.

Casual Dining Restaurant demand is driven by the shifting lifestyle trends with a wide variety of menu offerings and flavours. Eating out has now transformed from occasion driven to becoming a regular activity even on weekdays besides weekends only and they are gradually moving from fine-dine to enjoy more of casual dining culture.

Barbeque Nation, India’s leading casual dining restaurant chain, announces the launch of its customer loyalty program, ‘Smile Club’, on the occasion of its 14th anniversary.

The program allows diners to accumulate points and avail exciting offers, to make their dining experience at Barbeque Nation, all the more gratifying and enticing.

Called the ‘Happiness Card’, the program is intended at bringing a smile on the face of guests, with points earned, termed as ‘smiles’ and gift cards christened as Smile Cards, that allow patrons to gift smiles to their loved ones.

Offering ‘Smile’ to guests

Smile is linked to a unique mobile number of the guest and every Smile is equivalent to a rupee. Guests can enroll in the Smile Club by bookings through the app or website only. Patrons can redeem the same by converting the Smiles to a Happiness Cardon the App/Website.

‘Smile’ has been introduced to strengthen the brand’s relationship with its customers and increase repeat visits. It also creates ground for excellent corporate or group offers that Barbeque Nation is extremely popular for.

Rahul Agarwal, President, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, “We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of our loyalty program, marking the 14th year of our operations in the country. We are thankful to our guests who have showered us with so much love all these years and that’s the reason, we have come up with the special Smile Program. This program also allows us to build a robust mechanism of digital engagement with our customers and increase active membership.”

A household name in casual dining in India

Barbeque Nation, the pioneer of ‘DIY’ (do-it-yourself) cuisine with a concept of the live on-the-table grill, is the largest casual dining brand in the country. Barbeque Nation has served over 75 million diners over the last 14 years and is synonymous with DIY grilling on the table, a concept that it pioneered in the country.

Starting from its very first outlet in Mumbai in 2006, to the 141st outlet launched recently in Ambala in Haryana, the brand is today a household name in casual dining in India. 

The restaurant offers a pre-fixed menu with a fixed price. The menu is drawn from the Mediterranean, American, Oriental, Asian and Indian cuisines. Customers can grill starters in a range of marinades and sauces and enjoy them right off the skewers, at their own tables. Apart from offering a delectable menu, the ambience at the restaurant follows a theme that radiates a contemporary and vibrant atmosphere, with sizzling skewers on tables that double as the live kitchen.

“Barbeque Nation has come a long way in creating several benchmarks in the food and hospitality sector and is today the most preferred casual dining chain in the country. We are all keen to provide incredible dining experiences at our restaurants and continue creating memorable moments for our guests,” Agarwal added.

Barbeque Nation has opened its 13th outlet in Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall on Bannerghatta Road. This is India’s leading casual dining restaurant chain’s 139th outlet in the country.

Spread over an area of 7,500 sq ft, the new restaurant has a seating capacity of 180. It will be open for lunch between noon and 3 pm, and for dinner from 7 pm to 11 pm.

Arup Chatterjee, Vice-President, Operations (South), Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, “We are extremely thrilled to announce the launch of our new restaurant on Bannerghatta Road.”

Barbeque Nation’s new outlet is carefully designed keeping in mind the heritage and the philosophy of the Barbeque Nation brand. It also offers new experiences such as a barbecue pit, larger dessert stations, an egg station, and more than 100 dishes.

Barbeque Nation’s Eat-All-You-Can Buffet

Barbeque Nation’s eat-all-you-can buffet showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads.

For starters, the restaurant offers non-vegetarian delicacies like Mutton Kadhak Seekh, Chilli Garlic Prawns, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murg Boti Kebab, etc. For vegetarians, the restaurant provides mouth-watering Hariyali Kumbh, Pineapple Chaat, Cajun Spice Baby Potato and Punjabi Paneer Tikka, among others.

Its dessert section consists of Walnut Brownie, Assorted Pastry, Angoori Gulab Jamun, Marvel Cake, and Kesari Phirnee. The restaurant’s popular Kulfi Nation counter also offers a wide range of Kulfis.

“With over a dozen outlets across the city, we cater to every region, ensuring that food lovers do not miss a chance to enjoy our lip-smacking menu offerings. The new outlet has a 100-dish menu, enough to satiate every taste bud of the diner,” Chatterjee added.

Casual Dining Restaurants Industry

In India, the Casual Dining Restaurants Industry is the second most popular category within the food and beverage (F&B) space. 

At present, the Indian restaurant industry is worth Rs 75,000 crore. Growing at an annual rate of 7%, this segment is majorly driven by a young population aged between 15-44 years. Other factors that drive the growth of the casual dining market include disposable incomes, growth of consumers in smaller towns and broadening the exposure of new cuisines, rapid urbanisation and the higher frequency of eating out has evolved the market for the food services industry in India.

Casual Dining Restaurant demand is driven by the shifting lifestyle trends with a wide variety of menu offerings and flavours. Eating out has now transformed from occasion driven to becoming a regular activity even on weekdays besides weekends only and they are gradually moving from fine-dine to enjoy more of casual dining culture.

Barbeque Nation has unveiled a refreshing menu of beverages at its Greater Kailash outlet in Jammu.

India’s leading casual dining restaurant chain’s new beverage menu provides a wide variety of exotic drinks for diners to revel in. These include Cucumber & Mint Cooler, Mandarin Indians, Royal Breeze, Mint Ice Tea, and Masala Margarit.

Paras Kochar, Regional Manager, Marketing, North India, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, “We are now offering some exciting and refreshing beverages at our restaurant in Jammu, allowing our guests to enjoy and have a fun-filled dining experience.”

“These beverages will add a tinge of sparkle to the unique experience of grilling your own food. We have introduced the special beverage to our menu here after launching them successfully in Dehradun, Patiala and Ghaziabad,” he added.

Barbeque Nation has opened its 15th outlet in Mumbai at Center One Mall, Vashi. This is India’s leading casual dining restaurant chain’s 137^th outlet in India.

Spread over an area of 6,500sq ft, the new outlet can seat and serve more than 160 guests at a time. This outlet is carefully designed keeping in mind the heritage and the philosophy of the brand.

Barbeque Nation’s eat-all-you-can buffet showcases non-vegetarian starters such as Mutton Kadhak Seekh, Chilli Garlic Prawns, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murg Boti Kebab, and vegetarian ones like Hariyali Kumbh, Pineapple Chaat, Cajun Spice Baby Potato and Punjabi Paneer Tikka, among others.

Suman Mukherjee, Head, Operations (Central), Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, “We are extremely delighted to announce the launch of our new restaurant in Vashi, the fresh hotspot in Mumbai, brimming with energy and activity.”

“Our patrons from the region travel long distances to dine with us, and the 15th outlet here will make it extremely convenient for them to enjoy a special time with friends and family in their neighbourhood. We have introduced several innovative additions for the new outlet, offering experiences like no other,” Mukherjee added.

Barbeque Nation has opened its seventh outlet in Hyderabad. Situated at Doctors Colony, Kothapet, the new outlet is spread over an area of 6075 square feet.

The newly launched outlet can seat and serve about 150 guests in a go. The buffet at Barbeque Nation showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian spread.

Barbeque Nation is one of the largest casual dining brands in India. It is the pioneer of 'DIY' (do-it-yourself) cuisine with a concept of the live on-the-table grill. The restaurant provides a pre-fixed menu with a fixed price. The menu is curated from the Mediterranean, American, Oriental, Asian and Indian cuisines.

Mansoor Memon, Regional Manager, TS & AP, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, “Our endeavour is to reach out to every Hyderabadi, because of the popularity we have here, people from all over the city want us to be closest to them. This is the 7th outlet and 3 more are in pipeline in Hyderabad. At Barbeque Natio, we are always evolving our menu with newer flavours to match the changing tastes of our customers.”

“It has been an absolute delight serving the people of Hyderabad and their love for us has prompted us to launch our seventh outlet in the city. At Barbeque Nation, we lay special emphasis on the overall dining experience and the time our guests spend with us, apart from an exhaustive menu of starters, main course and deserts. We are confident of spreading this joy to the people in and around Kothapet and urge them to join us for a special culinary ride,” Memon added.

Barbeque Nation, India's leading casual dining restaurant chain, invites foodies to indulge in Daawat-e-Ramadan offering the finest Iftar, through an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. Visit any of Barbeque Nation's outlets in Bengaluru between May 5th and June 5th to savour the flavours of Ramadan food, as the restaurant re-creates this experience, through a Ramadan special food menu.

Barbeque Nation is present in more than 126 outlets across India, four in UAE and one in Malaysia.

Patrons are greeted with a Roohafzha and Laban. Special dishes include classics such as Premium Dates, Fresh fruit platter, Haji Ali Chicken Tikka, Anarkali Tangadi and Reshma Chicken Wings.

Apart from the lavish spread of starters, the restaurants will also have Live Counters, where patrons can pamper their taste buds with Ramadan special Chicken and Vegetable pakoda, Soy Keema Pav / Bhaji, Paneer Parantha, Raan Mussalam, Gosht Shammi Kabab, Haleem and Roomali Roti.

The main course counter consists of non-vegetarian dishes like Badami Gosht, Murgh Mussalam, Mughali Fish Curry, Zam Zam Pilaf and Lucknowi Biryani. While the vegetarian main course menu consists of dishes like Paneer KhauGali, Chowagara, Gobi Mussalam, Methi Palak Papad Ki Subji, Wajid Ali Shah Aloo, Lehsooni Dal, Broccoli Makhana Pulao, Ghee Chawal, Mushroom Baby Corn Chilli Sauce, Triple Sechuan Fried Rice and much more.

The dessert section is packed with a beautiful array of treats, such as Sheer Khorma, Chanari Halwa, Phenni Kheer, Basbossa, Sabja Falooda, Mawa Samosa, Gulab Jamun, Shahi Tudka, Date Pastry, Salted caramel pastry, Brownie and Mango Shrikhand, that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning foodies.

It is not just about sumptuous food, the ambience of the outlets have a strong role to play. Patrons can thus indulge their senses in the décor, fragrance, sights and delicacies of Mohammed Ali Road. 

Barbeque Nation, India’s leading casual dining restaurant chain, announced the launch of its 12^th outlet in Bengaluru and 126^th in the country. Starting with the very first outlet in the city in 2007, Barbeque Nation has come a long way in redefining the concept of casual dining, giving diners a chance to barbecue their own food on the table with unlimited starters.

The hugely popular concept gained widespread recognition, prompting the restaurant major to penetrate further into the market and cater to an ever-increasing diner base in the city. Spread over an area of 8750 square feet, the grand new outlet is located near Wipro Gate, on Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru.

Ritam Mukherjee, Regional Manager-Operations, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, “We are extremely delighted to announce the launch of our new restaurant on Sarjapur Road, a zone brimming with energy and activity, with numerous corporate houses and new residential complexes. Our patrons from the region travel long distances to dine with us and this launch makes it extremely convenient for them to enjoy special time with friends and family in their neighbourhood. We have introduced several innovative additions, including a Pizza Counter and a separate counter for Brownies and Waffles, offering experiences like no other.”

Harshika Poonacha inaugurated the new Barbeque Nation outlet and also spoke about her love for food and Barbeque Nation in particular. Foodies in and around the region now stand a greater chance to experience the delight of grilling their own vegetarian and non-vegetarian barbeques on live grills, embedded on the tables at the restaurant.

The new outlet can seat and serve over 214 guests at a time. The restaurant has been carefully designed keeping in mind the heritage and the philosophy of the Barbeque Nation brand while offering new experiences like a barbecue pit, larger dessert stations, an egg station and over 100 dishes.

Barbeque Nation, a pioneer of ‘DIY’ (do-it-yourself) cuisine with a concept of the live on-the-table grill, is the largest casual-dining brand in the country. The restaurant offers a pre-fixed menu with a fixed price. The menu is drawn from the Mediterranean, American, Oriental, Asian and Indian cuisines. Customers can grill starters in a range of marinades and sauces and enjoy them right off the skewers, at their own tables. Apart from offering a delectable menu, the ambience at the restaurant follows a theme that radiates a contemporary, vibrant and sizzling skewers on tables that double as a live kitchen.

The eat-all-you-can buffet at Barbeque Nation showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian spread. As for starters, the non-vegetarians can indulge in the famous Mutton Kadhak Seekh, Chilli Garlic Prawns, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murg Boti Kebab and much more, while vegetarians can feast into the mouth-watering Hariyali Kumbh, Pineapple Chaat, Cajun Spice Baby Potato and Punjabi Paneer Tikka, among others.

The dessert section comprises ofWalnut Brownie, Assorted Pastry to Angoori Gulab Jamun, Marvel Cake, and Kesari Phirnee. The wide range of Kulfis at the restaurant’s most famous Kulfi Nation counter will leave the guests salivating, where they can twist the kulfi by mixing various flavours into one and create diverse combinations.

An entity owned by one of the promoters of Barbeque Nation is in advanced talks to acquire Bengaluru-born Italian casual dining restaurant and wine bar Toscano in a rare M&A deal on the gastronomy street, people directly aware of the matter said.

Samar Retail, part of Sara Futura Group, controlled by Barbeque Nation managing director Kayum Dhanani, wants to build a national network for Toscano, founded by two chefs Jean Michel Jasserand and Goutham Balasubramanian more than a decade ago.

The deal-making is independent of Barbeque Nation, the country’s largest grilled buffet restaurant chain. Sara Futura of Dhanani operates several other businesses including footwear brand Ruosh and an exporter for brands such as Clark’s, Bugatti and Kenneth Cole.

The two Toscano founders would stay on to build a chain of 30-40 stores in the next three years. Toscano operates five-six restaurants and wine bars in the country’s technology capital. When contacted, Samar Retail and Jean Michel of Toscano declined to comment.

The financial details of the impending transaction could not be ascertained. Toscano, owned by Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy, reported nearly Rs 33-crore revenue in FY17.

The country’s $50-billion eating out market is poised for faster growth, riding on the rising spends of the country’s young population and changing lifestyles. Italian cuisine had a 4.5% share, while pizza on its own had 6% share of this market, according to India Food Services Report 2016, jointly published by the National Restaurant Association of India and consulting firm Technopak.

Samar Retail already operates a pizzeria and cheese business under Onesta brand. Toscano will be run as a standalone company after the deal and is unlikely to compete with Onesta, which is a value food chain catering to different customers, sources said.

The domestic food services industry has not been a happy deal-making space despite its huge macro potential. Several global investors have burnt money in the sector, while consolidation deals have often tripped on details. Private equity investor L Catteron’s investment into Riyaz Amlani-led Impressario Entertainment & Hospitality, owners of Smoke House Deli and Social, was one of the notable deals recently.

The leading casual dining restaurant chains in India, Barbeque Nation has registered 29% year-on-year growth in last 4 years.

The brand has credited constant menu innovation, food festivals, operational efficiencies at the backend and tapping the potential of metro, tier 1 and select tier 2 and 3 cities for its achievement in the sales.

Barbeque Nation’s fixed price menu format has helped the brand, excel both in CDR segment and restaurant market within the Indian food and services industry. The brand has successfully established itself as a popular choice, not just for family dinners, but also corporate lunches, owing to strategic locations of outlets, fine ambiance, and competitive pricing.

The brand’s revenues also comprise of weekday sales, weekday sales, lunch which covers a higher portion of the brand’s revenues. The restaurant also attracts diners in groups with the reservation option through the ‘Barbeque Nation App’, which has so far been downloaded by over 7,80,000 people.

Barbeque Nation has added 64 restaurants, crossing the 100th milestone recently, with a launch at Dimapur in Nagaland In the last four years. The brand began operations overseas in 2016, with the launch of 3 outlets in Dubai and is focusing on a few other countries in the region.

“From the launch of our first outlet in 2006 to the 100th this year, Barbeque Nation has come a long way in offering an unmatched dining experience to its guests.  We have contributed significantly to defining and shaping the casual dining experience in the country with our unique proposition of, DIY live on-the-table-grill and have served over 24 million patrons over the last 4 years. With constant innovation and a penchant for experimentation, we are now charting the next phase of growth in our journey.” said Kayum Dhanani, Managing Director, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd.

The social and digital media which has enhanced the customer engagement has also contributed chain CDR segment grew at a CAGR of 19% between fiscal 2013 and 2017.

Great Place to Work Institute in association with Retailers Association of India has awarded Barbeque Nation as one among the Top 10 Retail Companies to Work for in India for the year 2017.

The Great Place to Work Institute identifies companies for building workplaces that are employee friendly and showcase impressive people management. An anonymous employee survey that underscores human resource policies and practices is conducted at every organization being assessed.

Some of the best initiatives that have helped build Barbeque Nation as a brand among its employees include ‘My First Seven Days Program’ called ‘Swaarambh’ and an annual employee engagement activity called ‘UMANG’.

‘Swaarambh’has been developed to ensure that all new employees go through an exciting induction phase with good learning, while ‘UMANG’ is an activity celebrated in the form of a festival across the nation.

In addition to this, ‘VOE’ or voice of employee, allows every employee to voice their opinion and ‘Prayaas’ – an employee suggestion program allows them to make specific suggestions for improving customer experience.

Sameer Bhasin, CEO, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd, said, "In the food and hospitality business, we witness a direct correlation between employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction and the latter depends on the former. Barbeque Nation as a brand is widely recognized in the country today for the dining experience we offer and this has been possible with contribution from employees at all levels. What we have facilitated is an environment that allows them to give their best and the rest follows. This recognition from Great Place to Work Institute has once again made us proud. I would like to congratulate all our employees on this occasion."

Barbeque Nation, one of the largest casual dining restaurant chains in India hosted a food eating competition, ‘Biggest Foodie Contest’ on July 10th. The contest received an overwhelming response from food lovers across Bengaluru.

The participants were given 15 minutes to eat as many plates of starters as they could. All participants received gifts from Barbeque Nation. The winners were felicitated with a trophy and their 3D cut-outs will be placed at the restaurant, for a month.

Sameer Bhasin, CEO, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd. said, “Barbeque Nation continually seeks to engage with its customers through innovative and interesting endeavours. The contest was actually a reflection of the Barbeque Nation ethos of people coming together over good food. We are pleased the event was such a success and would like to congratulate all the participants.”

Dale Boone, winner of the Biggest Foodie contest who ate five plates of starters within twelve minutes, stated, “I’ve been participating in food eating contests for the last 17 years, all across the globe. Finishing five plates of grilled food was a feat, but I loved every bite of it.”

Barbeque Nation, India’s leading barbeque restaurant chain, has reached a milestone of 50 outlets across India by launching its new outlet in Vijaywada.

The chain plans to touch the magic number of 100 restaurants across 30-35 cities in the next two to three years.

“It is a proud moment for any brand when its business model gets a thumping vote of confidence from customers. Brand Barbeque Nation would not have expanded without the support of and positive response from consumers,” shared Uday Menon, Chief Business Officer, Barbeque Nation.

After a successful run in cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, Barbeque Nation is now going to focus on tier II cities such as Mangalore, Agra, and Patna as this market is rapidly evolving and has huge potential.

“We believe that the concept of live on the table grill, pricing, and experience that we provide at our outlets is the key that entices the customer to keep visiting Barbeque Nation over and over again. The opening of our 50th store is a validation of our concept and the business principles, by the Indian people,” added Menon.

The brand’s journey started with the opening of an outlet in Mumbai, in 2006. With the launch of its second outlet in Bengaluru in 2008, the chain spread to southern India.

Subsequently, the brand ventured into the north, with a launch in Delhi NCR. The chain has pan-India presence and operates in 20 cities across 14 states, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Panaji, Coimbatore and Mysore amongst others. 

Barbeque Nation is a pioneer in India to promote ‘DIY’ (do-it-yourself) cuisine with a concept of live on-the-table grill. The restaurant offers a pre-fixed eat-all-you-want buffet with a fixed price. In nine years, the restaurant has grown into one of the largest casual dining brands in the country.  

Barbeque Nation, India’s leading barbeque restaurant chain is hosting “Grills and Chills” a month long festival dedicated to beverages.

The customers can a new range of beverages including cocktails and mocktails with exciting flavours at irresistible prices.

“Grills and Chills is Barbeque Nation’s endeavor to help our customers savour a medley of flavours through this special beverage festival. Our menu sports an array of specially crafted drinks, and we are delighted to present our guests an unforgettable experience,” said Uday Menon, Chief Business Officer, Barbeque Nation Hospitality.

Signature beverages include Cocktails such as Tamarita– an Indian twist to the margarita with tamarind pulp making it ‘tanglicious’and Mai Tai–known as the mother of all tiki cocktails with lots of rum, pineapple juice and almond syrup. Also on the menu are BBQ Mary –a classic with a touch of grilled cherry tomatoes, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, vodka and chilli powderand Aamchi Mango – chatpata chat masala with raw mango and vodka that are bound to tickle the taste buds.

The offer is available at Barbeque Nation outlets in Bengaluru (Indirangar, Kormangala, JP Nagar, Lido Mall- MG Road, Whitefield Road and Kammanahalli. Electronic City Outlet serves only mocktails) between May 25th and June 21st.

Chef Vijay Bakshi, Head of Culinary Operations, Barbeque Nation Hospitality, adds, “This special beverage menu offers a chance to indulge the senses with many zesty and refreshing drinks. Our barbeque menu complemented with these beverages is sure to leave our guests thirsty for more. We look forward to cater to the tastes of our diners and we hope they truly enjoy every sip of our creations.”

Barbeque Nation is a pioneer in India to promote ‘DIY’ (do-it-yourself) cuisine with a concept of live on-the-table grill in India and is today the largest casual dining brand in the country. The restaurant offers a pre-fixed menu with a fixed price. The menu is drawn from Mediterranean, American, Oriental, Asian and Indian subcontinent.  

Barbeque Nation, the casual dining restaurant chains in India ushers an exciting ‘Kids Eat Free’ month this September. One child aged between 4 and 9 accompanied by two adults will get to enjoy a scrumptious and delicious buffet for free.

Speaking on the same, Uday Menon, Chief Business Officer, Barbeque Nation, said, “We are committed to create an enjoyable and stimulating experience for customers. Families comprise a significant set of our customer base. We hope that through this promotional offer we are able to draw in families and make this occasion very exciting and memorable for both adults and kids alike.”

The ‘Kids Eat Free’ promotion was conceptualized to allow young patrons to enjoy the splendour of grilled food that Barbeque Nation has perfected over the years and relished by hundreds of thousands from across the country. The chefs have designed a special ‘Kids Menu’ and ‘Dessert Menu’ that will be offered besides the regular listed menu. The chefs will serve up a number of exciting dishes ranging from Cheese Nugget and Mini Burger (Veg and Non-Veg).

Some of the highly acclaimed dishes offered are Gold Coin and Mac n’ Cheese Pasta including delicacies like Kheer Tarts and Apple Jalebi to satiate the sweet-tooth cravings of children. The ‘Dessert Menu’ is available only for ten days from 11^th to 20^th September.

Vikram Varma, Head of Marketing, Barbeque Nation, said, “Kids Eat Free is our attempt at enabling families to enjoy a more complete and fulfilling dining experience. We look forward to cater to the taste-buds of our customers and put together a terrific dining experience”

The offer is available at all Barbeque Nation outlets in India except Pune and Mumbai throughout September at a price of Rs 1600.

The Barbeque Nation, Ahmedabad is organising The Grand Trunk Road festival offering varieties of cuisines and an array of sumptuous barbequed recipes.

The menu includes Peshawar's barbequed temptations to the imperial dastarkhans of Delhi and Agra including the Awadhi kebabs to the delicious vegetarian legacy of Varanasi along with the sweets of Bengal.

 Some of the dishes offered at the fest are kasundi chingri, peshawar-e-shorba, sheer kurma, murshidabadi biryani, chaapli kebabs amongst others. The festival will continue till 8th June.