Ex-Licious VP scales Mai Mai to 5-6 Bengaluru outlets, adds Asian QSR play

Yash Bhatia, former Licious VP, is fast-tracking modern Asian chain Mai Mai after 2025 launches in Indiranagar and MG Road. A third dine-in opens in Brookfield, while a bowl-and-sando QSR debuts in Whitefield, targeting 5-6 outlets near-term across Bengaluru's premium and quick-service tiers.

— Source publishedThu, 28 May, 2026, 16:00 IST·First seen Thu, 28 May, 2026, 16:36 IST·Source ET Hospitality

What happened

Ex-Licious VP Yash Bhatia launched modern Asian restaurant Mai Mai in Bengaluru in 2025, with outlets in Indiranagar and MG Road, a third planned in Brookfield,

Key facts

  • 2 outlets
  • 3rd outlet planned
  • 5-6 outlets target

Why this matters

Mai Mai's QSR pivot expands its addressable format beyond premium dine-in, making it a more interesting bolt-on or strategic partner for cloud-kitchen platforms and Asian-cuisine aggregators eyeing Bengaluru density.