Fans of deep-dish pizza restaurant chain Uno Pizzeria & Grill will soon be able to indulge themselves right. The Boston-headquartered fast-food chain that specialises in the Chicago-style pizza has tied up with the Kolkata-based Dhanukas of the Dhunseri Group to enter the Indian market.
The franchise agreement envisages about 70 outlets being set up in the next seven years, with the first of these in the Delhi NCR region in October-December, followed by Kolkata. The Indian partner will invest Rs 30 crore in the first two years.
Group unit Dhunseri Petrochem’s wholly owned subsidiary Tastetaria will develop and operate the Uno brand by opening outlets through the master franchisee affiliate as well as the sub-franchisee route.
Frederick Houston, Vice President, Franchise Operations, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, said, "India is a market with huge potential for pizza and pasta lovers. We will now have the chance to offer the Uno brand proposition to consumers with our own local twist to the menu. Our menu will offer only 60-70 dishes against 140 dishes being offered in the US restaurants. In India, our pizza and pasta offerings will be followed by more options on burgers and appetisers."
Dhunseri plans to follow the asset-light model and lease space. Each outlet will be of 2,500-3,000 square feet with the interiors replicating the look and feel of an Uno Pizzeria & Grill restaurant but customised to create a unique dining experience, said Tastetaria chairman Mrigank Dhanuka.
The Dhanuka scion said, "We plan to launch not just the full-service store format, but also bring other facets of the Uno portfolio, including kiosks."
The target is revenue of Rs 6 crore per restaurant per year.
UNO Pizzeria & Grill has announced the opening of its second outlet in City Centre Rajarhat, Kolkata.
With the resounding success of its first outlet in Kolkata, UNO Pizzeria & Grill has decided to expand its footprint, aiming to captivate the discerning palates of Kolkata's gastronomes.
"We are elated to mark a significant milestone in Kolkata as UNO Pizzeria & Grill expands its presence with the grand inauguration of our second outlet. Kolkata has embraced us warmly, and we are thrilled to bring more of UNO's delightful dining experiences to this vibrant city. We look forward to delighting our patrons with our signature dishes and creating unforgettable memories in our new outlet," said Nitin Kohli, CEO and whole-time director of Ambuja Neotia group.
The brand has long been celebrated globally for its signature deep-dish pizzas, classic Italian-American dishes, and an ambiance that fosters warm, welcoming, and memorable dining experiences.
Situated in the bustling City Centre, Rajarhat, this restaurant occupies an expansive space of 4000 square feet, providing seating for up to 90 guests. The seating arrangement is divided into two sections, allowing for comfortable accommodation and ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.
The interior design of UNO Pizzeria & Grill has been meticulously curated to deliver an exceptional and unforgettable ambiance, seamlessly fusing Kolkata's architectural elements with Uno's distinct visual language.
The menu features an array of dishes such as 'Oven Baked Fiery Chicken Drumsticks', 'Pull Apart Garlic Bread', ' Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla', 'Chicago West Loop Chicken Pizza', ' Windy City Pizza', ' Prawn Scampi Pizza', ' Grill Lemon Smoked Salmon' amongst others. The dessert selection comprises 'Deep Dish Apple Pie', 'Uno Deep Dish Sundae' to name a few. The exquisite selection of cocktails they offer include their signatures like 'Paloma Pinata', 'Garibaldi Colada', 'Perfumers G&T', 'Mad Botanist', and 'Tex Mex Chili Mango Margarita' amongst other spirits.
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