Gourmet Investments to double India footprint to 100-125 stores, launches Olive Garden
Indian operator of Chili's and PizzaExpress plans to nearly double its restaurant count from 55 to 100-125 over three years. The group is also debuting Darden's Olive Garden in India as premium casual dining with vegetarian additions, targeting 10+ outlets within three years.
What happened
Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group · Gourmet Investments Hospitality, Indian operator of Chili's and PizzaExpress, plans to double restaurant count from 55
Key facts
- 55 stores currently
- 100-125 stores target
- 10+ Olive Garden restaurants in 3 years
Why this matters
Darden's Olive Garden entry via Gourmet Investments validates the franchised-master-operator model for India premium casual dining and may accelerate competitive licensing deals from other US chains seeking vegetarian-adapted formats.