Restaurant India News: The House of Makeba Crosses ₹125 Crore, Gears Up for National Expansion

What started as a single rooftop restaurant on IIM Road in 2018 has grown into one of Gujarat’s most promising startup success stories in the F&B space.

The House of Makeba, a bootstrapped vegetarian restaurant chain known for its North Indian and global cuisine, has crossed ₹125 crore in cumulative revenue and is now eyeing expansion beyond state lines. At a time when consumers are embracing modern dining concepts, Makeba is on a mission to bring the rich flavours and culture of North India to every corner of the country.

Growing from ₹1.2 crore in FY 2018-19 to a projected ₹24 crore in FY 2024-25, the brand has achieved over 20x growth in just six years—entirely without external funding.

“Every outlet, every customer, every milestone has been organic built through belief, discipline, and reinvestment. Our objective is to build quality alternative to legacy giants in the country. Keeping profitability in mind before every investment step,” said Ram Singhal, Co-Founder, The House of Makeba. “We’re proud to be a startup that’s scaled sustainably in a fiercely competitive market, without chasing valuations.”

With seven successful outlets across Gujarat, The House of Makeba has built a loyal customer base of over 12 lakh diners—nearly one in three of whom are repeat visitors. Its unique rooftop dining concept and regional-first approach have set it apart in the competitive vegetarian F&B space.

Operating through a hybrid model of company-owned outlets in high-traffic locations and strategically placed franchises in cities like Gandhinagar, Vadodara, and Anand, the brand has created a lean, scalable structure. This model is now being replicated as Makeba gears up to expand into five new states by 2026, targeting key markets such as Indore, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, and Pune.

To power this national expansion, the company plans to invest ₹45 crore by 2028, with potential to scale up to ₹60 crore by 2030. With a projected footprint of 20 outlets by 2028 and 25 by 2030, The House of Makeba is positioning itself as a leading player in India’s premium vegetarian dining space—offering a homegrown alternative to established legacy brands.