Indian Restaurant Congress launches London edition during India Week 2026
Restaurant India and Franchise India debut the Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards' first international edition in London on May 28, 2026. The event spotlights the UK's 12,000 Indian restaurants, a £4-5bn annual contribution and 100,000 jobs, with focus on global franchising and premiumisation.
What happened
Restaurant India and Franchise India launch the Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards' first international edition in London on May 28, 2026, spotlighting global
Key facts
- 12,000 Indian restaurants UK
- £4-5 billion annual contribution
- 100,000 jobs
- May 28 2026
Why this matters
The London edition creates a concentrated deal-flow moment for cross-border Indian restaurant franchising, so line up partnership conversations and IP licensing targets to coincide with India Week 2026.