Top 10 Food Chains In India In 2023

By Nida Naaz Aug 28, 2023, 17:18 IST

India is a rapidly expanding country. The food industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. This is true because people will eat out regardless. They will order takeaway if they decide to go out. This is largely responsible for the phenomenal success of food franchises in India. In our country, there have been several multibillion-dollar successes. 

Here is the list of top 10 food chains in India in 2023.

  1. Starbucks

Tata Starbucks Pvt. Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of the American coffee corporation Starbucks. It is well-known for producing some of the best coffees in India. Tata Global Beverages & Starbucks Company owns and operates every Starbucks location in India, and it has one of the most significant joint ventures in the country. Starbucks also sells Indian-inspired treats in India, such as oven paneer rolls, chicken Kathi wraps, and elaichi mewa croissants.

  1. Barbeque Nation

Barbeque Nation was founded in 2006 and has since grown to become one of the most well-known food franchises in India. Items cooked on a grill, such as barbecue and kebabs, became more popular after Barbeque Country was introduced to India. A variety of spices and herbs are used to season the restaurant's menu items. The BBQ Nation menu includes vegetarian options such as Veg Keema and Paratha, as well as mutton and chicken dishes such as Angra and Angra with Cajun spices. This restaurant's menu provides diners with a variety of options. As a result of its rise to prominence, Barbeque Nation is now one of India's most well-known restaurants.

  1. Haldiram’s

Haldiram's chain offers more than just a variety of mithais (sweet and savory snacks). Desserts, packed chips, and namkeens such as nav rattan mix, moong dal with peanuts, aloo bhujia, and sesame seed sev are also available. But it goes deeper than that. Furthermore, Haldiram provides portable, ready-to-eat meals. While the company was founded in Bikaner in 1937, the first Haldiram store opened in Delhi in 1982. If you want to try chaat or other Hindu-Buddhist Chinese, Italian, or Continental cuisine, another option is a Haldiram restaurant.

  1. McDonald’s

McDonald's, one of the most well-known food chains, is known and accepted by almost everyone (1). McDonald's is, unsurprisingly, one of the most popular foods in India. As a result, many people began to dine there frequently, and this fast-food restaurant became extremely popular on a national scale. These are now widely recognized as one of the leading food chains in India. The addition of McAloo Tikki, Pizza McPuff, and McVeggie to the menu was done with Indian dietary preferences in mind. Non-vegetarians can also select from a variety of chicken and fish entrees. McMuffins (burgers) are still available in some locations until 10 a.m. in vegetarian, chicken, and egg varieties. The morning menu is also available at some McDonald's locations.

  1. Subway

The flavor and aroma of freshly baked bread with a variety of toppings are appealing. This is the primary reason for Indians' fondness for the tube. Subway, a fast-food restaurant chain, quickly gained popularity in India. Subway only serves high-quality meals. As a precaution, even the workers' bread is prepared for clients. Sandwiches with gammon, salami or pepperoni are among the most popular. If you're craving something sweet, pastries like muffins or flatbread are available.

  1. Bikanerwala

Bikanerwala was established in 1950 by the Aggarwal brothers. Fast food restaurants in Bikanervala offer Indian, Chinese, Indian, and even European cuisines. Shops in Bikanervala are frequently multi-story structures. Desserts and dry takeaway items such as samosas and kachoris are assigned to the lowest level, while dining-in services are assigned to the higher levels. This Indian restaurant is always busy, no matter what time of day it is. It is more than just a collection of restaurants. They made their first foray into packaged food with Bikano, a brand that sells chocolates, chips, curry, and lentil masalas as snacks. Bikano Chat Cafe, a multi-cuisine restaurant in Bikanervala, serves repetition and reinforcement over and over.

  1. Cafe Coffee Day

Cafe Coffee Day is one of India's most well-known culinary franchises. Locals in Bengaluru adore this particular eatery. Rather than working, people come here to socialize and indulge in their specialties. As a result, the best drink in India can be found here. In India, there are over 1500 Cafe Coffee Day locations. The chicken burger, the big crunching vegetarian classic, the hot chocolate fudge, the black forest cake, and the two shots of coffee are some of their best-selling items. Cafe Coffee Day is well-known for its ice cream.

  1. Domino’s Pizza

Domino's Pizza, an American pizza franchise, was founded in 1961. Domino's has franchises in over 83 countries, including Northern Cyprus and the Cayman Islands. Jubilant FoodWorks, an Indian company, owns Domino's franchises in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. With approximately 1200 locations across the country, India is Dominoes' second-largest market after the United States.

  1. Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut has been in business since 1958. Italian-American cuisine is well-known there. The menu includes pizza, spaghetti, sides, and desserts. Pizza Hut serves nutritious fast food. Delicious pizzas are sold by the well-known fast-food restaurant chain. You should try the chicken exotica, paneer soy supreme, triple chicken feast, grilled paneer, rural feast, chicken pepperoni, and smoked chicken pizzas. There are now ten new variations of their legendary pan pizzas available. In 1980, the first pan pizza was released. It is, without a doubt, the best pizza in the world. 

  1. Sagar Ratna

Sagar Ratna is a South Indian fast-food chain in Northern India that serves dosas, idlis, vadas, uttapams, and dahi vadas. Jayaram Banan, the founder of Sagar Ratna, fled to Mumbai at the age of 13 from his home in Udupi, Karnataka. He had big plans but no money. When he moved to Delhi, authentic dosas were only available at high prices in large hotels. His vision to revolutionize this became a reality in 1986 when he opened his first dine-in in Delhi's Defence Colony. Sagar Ratna has since expanded to various parts of the country, serving delectable South Indian cuisine at reasonable prices.