Gourmet Investments plans 100-125 restaurants in 3 years, debuts Olive Garden in India
After launching India's first Olive Garden in Delhi Aerocity, Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group targets 10 Olive Garden outlets and 100-125 restaurants overall across PizzaExpress and P.F. Chang's by FY28, expanding into Mumbai and Bengaluru. Menu localized with 60% vegetarian and 32 India-specific dishes.
What happened
Gourmet Investments launched India's first Olive Garden in Delhi Aerocity and plans 10 Olive Garden outlets and 100-125 restaurants overall across PizzaExpress,
Key facts
- 10 Olive Garden outlets in 3 years
- 100-125 total restaurants in 3 years
- 50+ current restaurants
- 38-40 PizzaExpress outlets
- 60% vegetarian menu
- 32 India-specific dishes
- 44-year brand legacy
Why this matters
Gourmet Investments' multi-brand Western casual dining play with heavy localization (60% vegetarian, 32 India-specific dishes) sets a replicable template for international F&B partnerships and franchise JV opportunities in India.