Archive · 13 Jun 2025
From Street Food Craving to Rs 1.8 Cr: The Success of Dahibara Express
Sourabh Khandelwal started a restaurant called Dahibara Express because he missed the taste of his hometown street food.
It serves different types of street food from all over India, so people can enjoy their favorite dishes no matter where they live.
He began with money he saved and now earns a lot of money.
The restaurants use a franchise model and plan to open many more stores soon, even in other countries.
The goal is to make sure everyone can easily access and enjoy these foods.
Sourabh Khandelwal founded Dahibara Express, a food venture focused on Indian regional street food.
The idea stemmed from Khandelwal's desire to find authentic Dahibara while living in Hyderabad.
The brand, launched in 2023, currently has 12 outlets and aims to open 100 more by March 2026.
Dahibara Express uses a franchise model, with an investment of Rs 2 lakhs needed to open an outlet.
The brand offers a variety of traditional street food dishes, with prices ranging from Rs 39 to Rs 200.
- Who
- Sourabh Khandelwal is the founder of Dahibara Express.
- What
- Dahibara Express is a food business selling regional Indian street food.
- When
- The business was launched in 2023.
- Where
- Dahibara Express has outlets throughout India and plans to expand internationally.
- Why
- To make regional Indian street food accessible across India and eventually the world.
- Founder
- Sourabh Khandelwal
- Launch Year
- 2023
- Concept
- Regional Indian Street Food
- Initial Investment
- Rs 15,000
- Current Revenue
- Rs 1.8 Cr
- Franchise Investment
- Rs 2 lakhs
- Number of Outlets (current)
- 12
- Planned Outlets by 2026
- 100