Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Acapella Hospitality Focuses on QSR Expansion, Eyes Fundraise in 2026
Imagine a company called Acapella that runs restaurants, and they're really excited about quick-service restaurants, like places where you can grab a quick meal.
They want to make their 'Li'l Gamby' brand bigger.
They plan to open more restaurants in Mumbai.
They're also planning to ask for money from investors in a couple of years to help them grow faster.
The boss, Shaan Gidwani, thinks this is a great way to make the company more valuable.
They offer dine-in, delivery and events to offer a better experience.
They’re competing with big fast-food chains by offering a better experience.
Acapella Hospitality is concentrating on the QSR segment and planning to expand its Li'l Gamby brand.
The company aims to raise external funding by mid-2026.
Currently, Acapella operates 10 outlets, including six Li'l Gamby locations.
Li'l Gamby plans to expand to 20 outlets across Mumbai by March 2026.
Acapella is pursuing a hybrid dine-in and delivery model to boost revenue.
- Who
- Acapella Hospitality, led by Shaan Gidwani.
- What
- Acapella is focusing on expanding its Li’l Gamby brand in the QSR segment and planning to raise funds.
- When
- The company aims to raise funds by June-July 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai, India, with expansion planned across the city.
- Why
- To capitalize on the growing Indian QSR market and scale up its brands.
- Company Name
- Acapella Hospitality
- Founder
- Shaan Gidwani
- Focus
- Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) segment
- Brand
- Li’l Gamby
- Planned Fundraise
- Mid-2026
- Current Topline (FY)
- ₹25 crore
- Current Outlets
- 10
- Projected Mumbai Outlets (March 2026)
- 20