Restaurant India News: Curefoods Expands Franchise Portfolio with Papacream Across India and UAE

Curefoods, a multi-brand food services company leveraging digital and internet-based operations, has announced a pan-India franchising agreement with the premium ice cream brand Papacream. The partnership will also extend to the UAE market, representing a strategic step in the international growth plans for both companies.

Papacream is positioned as a modern, experiential ice cream brand with existing operations in India, the UAE, and Singapore. The brand focuses on blending local ingredients, nostalgic flavors, and global techniques to deliver desserts that are both indulgent and accessible. Its portfolio includes single-serve portions, family packs, sugar-free sundaes, and kulfis. Among its innovations is the 300ml Papa Sundaes (Cans), a ready-to-enjoy format featuring layered textures and bold flavors.

Ankit Nagori, CEO, Curefoods, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Papacream, a brand that shares our passion for premium, innovative food experiences. This collaboration will allow us to bring Papacream’s world-class ice creams to consumers across India and the UAE, while ensuring quality and consistency at scale.”

Tanvi Chowdhri, CEO,  Papacream, added, “Joining hands with Curefoods opens up an exciting new chapter for Papacream. Our focus has always been on crafting experiential ice creams inspired by local flavors and memories, and this partnership helps us take that experience to a much wider audience.”

The initial rollout will focus on Mumbai and Pune, with a phased expansion to other cities in the coming months. The full range will also be available for delivery via Swiggy and Zomato, allowing wider access to Papacream’s premium offerings.

Through this agreement, Curefoods strengthens its position in the franchise-driven F&B ecosystem, adding Papacream to its portfolio and expanding its ability to deliver diverse, experiential food products to consumers across India and the UAE.