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The Tamil Nadu edition · 2026

Food service chainscompanies in Tamil Nadu

Restaurants, catering, bakery & cafes, sweets & snacks, Asian & Chinese and more: the companies building food service chains in Tamil Nadu, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

110 company profiles36 with reported revenue7 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
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Recent food service chains business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 1,684 food service chains companies in India, last 24 months: 35 M&A deals · 26 launches · 22 funding rounds · 20 Contracts. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Chalet hotels acquires Seasons hotels

Chalet Hotels has completed the acquisition of 100% of the Equity Share Capital of Seasons Hotels. Consequently, the said entity has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Hotel
LaunchReady-to-drink Coffee & Protein beverages and Protein Cold Foam

Starbucks

Starbucks Global Chief Brand Officer Tressie Lieberman said in January that “protein has been a great incremental driver,” prompting the company to expand into ready-to-drink Coffee &…

Beverage
LaunchMango flavor

Starbucks

Starbucks introduced a new mango flavor to its Refreshers earlier this month.

Refreshers
LaunchFresh Dosa Batter

Mtr foods

MTR Foods, a part of Orkla India, on Wednesday launched its Fresh Dosa Batter and Rice Rava Idli Batter in the Hyderabad market.

Fresh Batter
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Chalet hotels acquires Seasons hotels

Chalet Hotels has successfully completed the first tranche of its acquisition of Seasons Hotels Private Limited, officially making it a subsidiary of the company.

Hospitality
Funding

Hocco

HOCCO Ecommerce D2C B2C $10.7 Mn - Sauce.vc Sauce.vc

Investors Sauce.vc
Ecommerce
ContractService

The good edge · client: Westlife

The Good Edge has secured the public relations and communications mandate for Westlife Foodworld Limited

Quick Service Restaurant
ContractService

Dunkin · client: Jubilant foodworks

It also added that the board has decided on 'non-renewal of the development rights granted in MUDFA, entered for development and operation of Dunkin brand in India, upon expiry of its…

Food Services
Funding

Burma burma

"Burma Burma raised $4 million,"

Investors Na
FundingSeries B

Burger singh

Indian burger chain Burger Singh raised $8.72 million in a Series B round

Restaurant
Contract

Hard Rock International · client: Jsm corporation

Hard Rock International has terminated its franchise agreement with JSM Corporation, closing 10 Hard Rock Cafe and Rock Shop locations across India, effective March 16, 2026.

FundingSeries A

Boba bhai

Boba Bhai Raises ₹40 Crore to Expand Offline Presence

Investors 8i ventures
QSR / Food & Beverage
M&AMerger · Announced

Devyani international acquires Sky Gate Hospitality, Blackvelet Hospitality, and Say Chefs Eatery

Devyani International has announced the approval of a Scheme of Amalgamation involving the merger of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sky Gate Hospitality, Blackvelet Hospitality, and Say…

Food Service / Restaurant
M&AMerger · Announced

Devyani international limited acquires Sky Gate Hospitality, Blackvelvet Hospitality, and Say Chefs Eatery

Devyani International Limited has approved a scheme of amalgamation to merge three of its subsidiaries—Sky Gate Hospitality, Blackvelvet Hospitality, and Say Chefs Eatery.

Hospitality
ContractService

Havas Creative India and Arena Media · client: Chinese Wok

India’s largest desi-Chinese qsr chain has appointed Havas Creative India and Arena Media as its integrated creative, social and digital media partner

Fast Food
FundingFunding

Theka coffee

Theka Coffee secured ₹2.5 crore in funding from Dubai-based Zenith Multi Trading, reached a valuation of ₹120 crore.

Investors Zenith Multi Trading
Beverages
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Vixar (previously Arpwood Partners) acquires The Belgian Waffle co

For roughly INR 770 crore, Vixar (previously Arpwood Partners) recently acquired a sizeable minority share in the domestic dessert and waffle brand The Belgian Waffle Co.

Food & Beverage
M&AAcquisition · Announced

ChyrsCapital acquires Theobroma

Private equity firm ChyrsCapital last year bought an 85% stake in premium bakery chain Theobroma.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Urban harvest acquires Cocosutra

Urban Harvest, a B2B startup specializing in fresh produce and food supply, has acquired premium gourmet packaged food brand Cocosutra through an all-cash deal valued at INR 2.5 crore.

Premium packaged food
M&AMerger · Announced

Sapphire foods acquires Devyani international

Yum Brands franchise partners Sapphire Foods and Devyani International have announced a merger in a deal valued at $934 million.

Restaurant/Franchise
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Vixar acquires The belgian waffle

Private investment firm Vixar, formerly Arpwood Partners, has acquired a sizeable minority stake in dessert-focused quick service restaurant chain The Belgian Waffle Co in a deal valued…

Quick service restaurant / dessert QSR
FundingSeries B

Hunger

In the foodtech space, Hunger Inc, the parent company of Bombay Sweet Shop and The Bombay Canteen, attracted $25 million from Lighthouse and DSG Consumer Partners.

Foodtech
Funding

Hocco

Hocco has raised Rs 115 crore in a fresh funding round led by long-time partner Sauce.vc, valuing the company at Rs 2,000 crore, the company announced on September 29.

Investors Sauce.vc
Ice Cream
Funding

California burrito

Bengaluru-based quick service restaurant chain California Burrito has raised about Rs 120 crore ($14 million) from Elevation Capital, marking its biggest fundraise since inception.

Quick Service Restaurant
FundingSeries D

Wow! momo

Quick-service restaurant chain Wow! Momo is raising $8.5 million in its ongoing Series D round, led by 360 ONE with participation from Kyrush Investments. The funds will be used for…

Investors 360 one, Kyrush Investments
Quick-service restaurant / F&B tech-enabled chain
ContractTechnology

NomadGo · client: Starbucks

NomadGo reports deployment of its Inventory AI solution in more than 11,000 Starbucks locations across North America.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Chryscapital acquires Theobroma

Private equity major ChrysCapital has acquired an 85 percent stake in Mumbai-based premium bakery chain Theobroma

Bakery chain
Funding

Burger singh

Homegrown quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Burger Singh has raised ₹47.15 crore (approximately $5.5 million) in a fresh funding round co-led by Negen Value Fund and Nine Rivers…

Investors Negen Value Fund, Nine Rivers Capital, Rhodium Trust, Turner Morrison
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Chryscapital acquires Theobroma

Homegrown private equity major ChrysCapital is set to acquire a controlling stake in Theobroma, the premium bakery chain known for its brownies and patisserie offerings, in a deal valued…

Food & Beverage
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wow! momo acquires Haldiram's promoter Kamal Agrawal

Wow! Momo secured ₹150 crore from Haldiram's promoter Kamal Agrawal.

Food service chains companies in Tamil Nadu, by revenue

Browse food service chains companies in Tamil Nadu by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 36 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 36 food service chains companies in Tamil Nadu that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 36

Franchises chain offering snacks and limited service restaurants

Food service chains
₹1,502.37 crFY 2024-25
+7%2024–2025
524+10% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
46 yr1980
0none in 3 months

Restaurant chain providing meals for various consumption segments

Food service chains
₹472.00 crFY 2024-25
+1713%2024–2025
158LinkedIn · Jul 2026
3 yr2023
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

Operator of restaurants

Food service chains
₹378.43 crFY 2024-25
+10%2024–2025
—Not available
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

Internet first brand offering sweets and snacks products

Food service chains
₹284.90 crFY 2024-25
+21%2024–2025
10LinkedIn · Jul 2026
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

Provider of event catering services

Food service chains
₹147.11 crFY 2024-25
+3%2024–2025
88+1% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Provider of catering and housekeeping services for institutions and corporations

Food service chains
₹123.19 crFY 2024-25
-4%2024–2025
70LinkedIn · Jul 2026
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Indian Sweets and Savouries

Food & beverage products
₹106.70 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
10-44% 12 mo to Nov 2022recorded Nov 2022
78 yr1948
—No postings tracked

Chain of restaurant serving vegetarian food

Food service chains
₹80.55 crFY 2024-25
+20%2024–2025
629+36% 12 mo to Mar 2024recorded Mar 2024
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months

Provider of catering and hospitality services with expertise in offering personalized solutions for clients

Food service chains
₹78.17 crFY 2024-25
+34%2024–2025
34LinkedIn · Jul 2026
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Chain of restaurants offering foods and beverages

Food service chains
₹78.11 crFY 2024-25
+44%2024–2025
43-11% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Indian - Vasanta Bhavan

Food service chains
₹63.87 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
38LinkedIn · Jul 2026
57 yr1969
—No postings tracked

Restaurant serving multi-cuisine dishes & drinks

Food service chains
₹64.90 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
22LinkedIn · Jul 2026
44 yr1982
0none in 3 months

Restaurant chain serving sweets and cakes

Food service chains
₹61.03 crFY 2024-25
+21%2024–2025
—Not available
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Provider of catering services

Food service chains
₹51.76 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
269+31% 12 mo to Mar 2024recorded Mar 2024
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Provider of catering services for events, institutions, and industrial clients

Food service chains
₹48.95 crFY 2024-25
+78%2024–2025
—Not available
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Chain of limited service restaurant serving tea and snacks

Food service chains
₹48.25 crFY 2024-25
+10%2024–2025
65-9% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Confectionery, Cakes - KR Bakes

Food service chains
₹40.05 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
183-6% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
57 yr1969
—No postings tracked

Multi Cuisine - Benjarong, China Town, Ente Keralam, Le Chocolatier, Oriental Banquets, Oriental Inn, Planet Yumm, Teppan, French Loaf, Wang's Kitchen, Zara Tapas Bar.

Food service chains
₹34.19 crFY 2024-25
-40%2024–2025
2-90% 12 mo to Dec 2016recorded Dec 2016
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Chinese - The Cascade

Food service chains
₹28.29 crFY 2023-24
+31%2023–2024
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months

Chain of coffee cafes

Food service chains
₹27.52 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
21-9% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Chain of bakery offering cake

Food service chains
₹24.18 crFY 2024-25
+4%2024–2025
25-14% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of multi-cuisine dining experiences featuring Arabic and Indian specialties

Food service chains
₹18.07 crFY 2024-25
+42%2024–2025
—Not available
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Chain of tea cafes

Food service chains
₹15.75 crFY 2024-25
-17%2024–2025
44LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Chains providing multi-cuisine dining experiences, banquets, and recreational trampoline park

Food service chains
₹14.98 crFY 2024-25
-30%2024–2025
—Not available
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Retailer of ice cream, ice cream cakes, baked goods, and toppings

Food service chains
₹14.85 crFY 2024-25
+79%2024–2025
45LinkedIn · Jul 2026
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
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Explore food service chains companies in Tamil Nadu by what you are looking for

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Restaurant chainsCatering & event food companiesBakery cafes, coffee & tea shopsSweets, snacks & Indian food brandsChinese, Asian & international cuisine chainsFood service chain startups in Tamil Nadu

Restaurant chains

Full-service, casual dining and quick-service restaurant chains.

  1. Adyar Ananda Bhavan

    Franchises chain offering snacks and limited service restaurants

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Rassense

    Restaurant chain providing meals for various consumption segments

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. Sri Krishna Sweets

    Indian Sweets and Savouries

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  4. Sangeetha Restaurant

    Chain of restaurant serving vegetarian food

    Food service chains
    See in list
  5. Advantage Foods

    Chain of restaurants offering foods and beverages

    Food service chains
    See in list

Catering & event food companies

Caterers for weddings, corporate events and institutions.

  1. SS Hyderabad Biryani

    Operator of restaurants

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Fusion Foods

    Provider of event catering services

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. Sakthi's Kitchen

    Provider of catering and housekeeping services for institutions and corporations

    Food service chains
    See in list
  4. Maxx Hospitalities

    Provider of catering and hospitality services with expertise in offering personalized solutions for clients

    Food service chains
    See in list
  5. Vajra Catering

    Provider of catering services

    Food service chains
    See in list

Bakery cafes, coffee & tea shops

Bakeries, cafes, coffee and tea chains and bubble tea outlets.

  1. Sri Chellas Bakery and Sweets

    Restaurant chain serving sweets and cakes

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. KR Bakes

    Confectionery, Cakes - KR Bakes

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. Madras Coffee House

    Chain of coffee cafes

    Food service chains
    See in list
  4. CakeBee

    Chain of bakery offering cake

    Food service chains
    See in list
  5. Chaiwaale

    Chain of tea cafes

    Food service chains
    See in list

Sweets, snacks & Indian food brands

Indian sweet shops and snack, savoury and packaged food brands.

  1. Adyar Ananda Bhavan

    Franchises chain offering snacks and limited service restaurants

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Shree Anandhaas

    Internet first brand offering sweets and snacks products

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. Sri Krishna Sweets

    Indian Sweets and Savouries

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  4. The Grand Sweets and Snacks

    Restaurant serving multi-cuisine dishes & drinks

    Food service chains
    See in list
  5. Chilleta Foods

    Custom food product manufacturer offering personalized quotes and order fulfillment

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
81 companies in Tamil Nadu

Chinese, Asian & international cuisine chains

Chains serving Chinese, Asian, Italian and pizza menus.

  1. SS Hyderabad Biryani

    Operator of restaurants

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Vasanta Bhavan

    Indian - Vasanta Bhavan

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. Aasife Biryani

    Restaurant chain known for flavorful non-vegetarian biryani, starters and local favorites

    Food service chains
    Website
  4. The Cascade

    Chinese - The Cascade

    Food service chains
    See in list
  5. Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant

    Casual dining restaurant chain of Indian food

    Food service chains
    Website

Food service chain startups in Tamil Nadu

Newer food service chains in Tamil Nadu.

  1. Rassense

    Restaurant chain providing meals for various consumption segments

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Sri Chellas Bakery and Sweets

    Restaurant chain serving sweets and cakes

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. Annamitra

    Provider of catering services with a focus on vegetarian cuisine for events

    Food service chains
    Website
  4. HFC Fresh

    Chains providing diverse menu of chicken, beverages, and other food items

    Food service chains
    Website
  5. Tapasme

    Restaurant and cocktail bar offering Euro-Asian tapas and curated beverages

    Food service chains
    Website
12 companies in Tamil Nadu

Food service chain companies hiring in Tamil Nadu

Food service chains in Tamil Nadu with open jobs.

  1. Rassense

    Restaurant chain providing meals for various consumption segments

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Chaiwaale

    Chain of tea cafes

    Food service chains
    See in list
  3. Amadora Artisan

    Retailer of ice cream, ice cream cakes, baked goods, and toppings

    Food service chains
    See in list
3 companies in Tamil Nadu
Mobile reach

Top 5 food service chains apps from Tamil Nadu

The most-installed Android apps published by food service chains companies headquartered in Tamil Nadu — 141K installs between them. 5 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 5
3

Shree Anandhaas Sweets &Snacks

by Shree Anandhaas

Installs171
Rating—
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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The business behind the activity

Food service chains financials in Tamil Nadu

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 32 food service chains companies in Tamil Nadu for FY24-25 — 43 of the 110 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 73% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹3,836.01 cr

32 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹59.21 cr

1.5% aggregate margin

are profitable75%

24 of 32 companies

median revenue~₹30.9 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+10%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five73%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹1,625.03 crFY19-2029 filers
₹988.38 crFY20-2129 filers
₹1,642.84 crFY21-2232 filers
₹2,684.81 crFY22-2336 filers
₹3,246.98 crFY23-2436 filers
₹3,836.01 crFY24-2532 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 31 companies over three years

+30%
FY22-23₹2,593.20 cr₹35.45 cr net
FY23-24₹3,070.90 cr₹70.95 cr net
FY24-25₹3,364.00 cr₹55.58 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr333% profitable
₹1–10 cr4100% profitable
₹10–100 cr1867% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr6100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr1100% profitable

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking9
0–20%10
20–50%8
50–100%4
Doubled+0

31 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +10%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

24profitable
8loss-making
1.5%aggregate margin
0.9%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
Amadora ArtisanAMADORA GOURMET ICE CREAM PRIVATE LIMITED+79%₹14.85 cr
Madhampatty Thangavelu Hospitality Private LimitedMADHAMPATTY THANGAVELU HOSPITALITY PRIVATE LIMITED+78%₹48.95 cr
Kannan Catering ServicesKANNAN CATERING SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Advantage FoodsADVANTAGE FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED+44%₹78.11 cr
ZaitoonZAITOON GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED+42%₹18.07 cr
Maxx HospitalitiesMAXX HOSPITALITIES & CATERING SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED+34%₹78.17 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
ZaitoonZAITOON GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED4.2%₹18.07 cr
Sri Krishna SweetsSRI KRISHNA SWEETS PRIVATE LIMITED4.0%₹137.88 cr
Kannan Catering ServicesKANNAN CATERING SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Vasanta BhavanVASANTA BHAVAN HOTELS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED3.7%₹98.41 cr
Fusion FoodsFUSION FOODS AND CATERING PRIVATE LIMITED3.2%₹147.11 cr
GangotreeGANGOTREE SWEETS AND SNACKS PRIVATE LIMITED3.0%₹19.25 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Food service chains31₹3,698.13 cr~₹27.5 cr74%1.5%
Leaders

Largest food service chains companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Adyar Ananda BhavanADYAR ANANDA BHAVAN SWEETS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹1,502.37 cr₹36.19 cr2.4%+7%
RassenseRASSENSE PRIVATE LIMITED₹472.00 cr₹3.63 cr0.8%—
SS Hyderabad BiryaniS S HYDERABAD BIRYANI PRIVATE LIMITED₹378.43 cr₹5.85 cr1.5%+10%
Shree AnandhaasRATNAA SHREE ANANDHAAS HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITED₹284.90 cr₹7.64 cr2.7%+21%
Fusion FoodsFUSION FOODS AND CATERING PRIVATE LIMITED₹147.11 cr₹4.72 cr3.2%+3%
Sri Krishna SweetsSRI KRISHNA SWEETS PRIVATE LIMITED₹137.88 cr₹5.57 cr4.0%+11%
Sakthi's KitchenSAKTHI'S KITCHEN PRIVATE LIMITED₹123.19 cr₹1.89 cr1.5%-4%
Vasanta BhavanVASANTA BHAVAN HOTELS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹98.41 cr₹3.65 cr3.7%+13%
Vajra CateringVAJRA CATERING AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED₹87.15 cr₹1.77 cr2.0%+10%
Sangeetha RestaurantRSM FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED₹80.55 cr₹75.08 lakh0.9%+20%
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Capital & corporate activity

Food service chains funding and M&A across India

507 recorded equity rounds have gone to 1,684 food service chains companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Tamil Nadu compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months14

US$93.15m

equity rounds, last 24 months51

US$250.35m

raised over five yearsUS$786.17m

215 rounds in India

M&A deals, India35

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into food service chains in India

amount rounds
$80m201829
$111m201933
$78m202029
$106m202144
$148m202236
$147m202343
$153m202447
$158m202535
$74m202610

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2025, with US$157.85m across 35 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$21.22m42 rounds · median US$129k
SeedUS$64.87m76 rounds · median US$679k
Series AUS$166.04m55 rounds · median US$2.63m
Series BUS$147.19m17 rounds · median US$5.00m
Series CUS$201.51m16 rounds · median US$9.49m
Series D+US$129.35m6 rounds · median US$19.32m
Private equityUS$56.00m3 rounds · median US$28.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Food service chainsUS$693.10m208 rounds · 80 companies
Food & beverage productsUS$67.07m5 rounds · 1 companies
Online giftingUS$16.00m1 rounds · 1 companies
Alcoholic beverage productsUS$10.00m1 rounds · 1 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

28Acquisition
7Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Devyani international15
  2. Hatsun Agro Product3
  3. Starbucks3
  4. Chalet hotels2
  5. Sapphire foods2

Most acquired or merged

  1. Sky Gate Hospitality3
  2. Theobroma3
  3. Biryani by kilo3
  4. Seasons hotels2
  5. Devyani international2

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Food service chains funding in Tamil Nadu

7 food service chains companies in Tamil Nadu have recorded equity funding, US$38.15m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Tamil Nadu

Meet the people behind food service chains companies in Tamil Nadu. 30 of 110 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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