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The Hazelnut Factory plans 20 new outlets, three new states and quick commerce push in FY27
Cafe and artisanal bakery chain The Hazelnut Factory plans 20 new outlets, three new states, premium metro format Foundry, and quick commerce entry, betting on Tier II growth after FY26 turnover of Rs 104 crore.
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Store and format facts
Figures from ET Retail,
| 22 cafes across | 11 cities |
|---|---|
| flagship capex | Rs 2.25 crore |
| kiosk capex | Rs 60-70 lakh |
| quick commerce | Rs 15-20 crore expected |
Also in the report
- ARR Rs 225 crore expected
- Rs 10 crore manufacturing investment
What it means for the format
A scaling cafe and artisanal bakery chain moving into new formats, manufacturing and quick commerce is emerging as a potential platform play or acquisition target in the premium Tier II F&B space.
Next on the rollout
- Same-store sales and AOV trend as new outlets open
- Quick commerce contribution actually hitting Rs 15-20cr guidance
- Gross margin movement post manufacturing investment
- Pace of new-state store openings vs 20-outlet plan (slippage signal)
- Foundry format unit economics and rollout announcements
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- Any funding raise or debt uptake disclosure
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- Lock central manufacturing/commissary capacity ahead of outlet ramp to avoid supply bottlenecks
- Sequence quick commerce launch in existing 11 cities first to prove packaging shelf-life and repeat rates before new-state entry
- Signal or pursue a growth funding round to finance Rs 10cr capex plus expansion working capital
- Standardize Foundry format economics in 1-2 pilot metros before scaling
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