Archive · 22 Sep 2025
QSR and Dessert Brands See Increased PE Interest and Sales
Several QSR and dessert brands in India are attracting attention from investors and potential buyers.
This is happening because the market is growing, and recent tax cuts have made these businesses more profitable.
Some companies are looking to sell, and private equity firms are interested in investing.
This includes brands like Kitchen Garden and Burger Singh.
The interest is being driven by factors like strong brand presence and the potential for growth, particularly in the dessert and ice cream sectors.
QSR and dessert brands are experiencing increased interest from private equity investors.
Several brands are actively seeking buyers, including Kitchen Garden and Burger Singh.
The GST rate cuts have improved margins for certain categories, like ice cream.
Valuations depend on factors like brand presence, growth, and path to profitability.
FMCG companies are increasingly acquiring smaller brands.
- Who
- QSR and Dessert Brands
- What
- Experiencing increased private equity interest and potential sales due to market conditions.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to GST cuts, growing market and consumer demand.
- Industry Focus
- Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) & Dessert Brands
- Key Driver
- Private Equity (PE) interest, GST cuts, consumer boom
- Brands on Block
- Kitchen Garden, Burger Singh, Noto, Nandhana Palace, The Baker's Dozen, Wellbeing Nutrition
- Potential Valuations
- Burger Singh (₹400-500 crore), Kitchen Garden (₹400 crore), Nandhana Palace (4x revenue multiple), Noto (₹23 crore revenue in FY24)
- GST impact
- Rate cuts from 18% to 5% in certain categories like ice cream have improved margins.