Curefoods, a food and beverage company, has officially acquired Krispy Kreme's operations in South and West India from the Landmark Group. Metta Capital advised Landmark Group throughout the transaction.
This strategic move will help Curefoods expand its presence in the Indian food market and also will help Curefoods grow by tapping into Krispy Kreme's loyal customer base and established operations. As part of the deal, Landmark Hospitality Services Limited will also acquire a stake in Curefoods India.
In October, it was reported that Curefoods was in talks with Landmark Group to acquire Krispy Kreme’s India operations. The acquisition gives Curefoods control over nearly 50 Krispy Kreme locations across the country. As part of the deal, Landmark Hospitality Services Limited will also take a stake in Curefoods India.
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Ankit Nagori, Founder of Curefoods, said, “We are thrilled to bring Krispy Kreme into Curefoods.The company's global legacy and strong consumer appeal align perfectly with our vision of offering diverse and highquality food experiences.This partnership underscores our commitment to expanding into various categories beyond our cloud kitchen ecosystem and investing in well-loved brands to enhance our presence in India’s food market.”
K A Madappa, President of Citymax Hotels Pvt Ltd and Business Head of Krispy Kreme, said, “We’ve had a very fruitful partnership with Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation & created a growing and profitable business. And we’re delighted to see it join the Curefoods portfolio where, we’re certain, it will continue to grow significantly in the years to come.”
About Curefoods
Founded in 2020, Curefoods has quickly become a major player in India’s food market, with brands like EatFit, Sharief Bhai, Nomad Pizza, and Olio Pizza. Adding Krispy Kreme to its portfolio will help Curefoods diversify its offerings and reach a larger, established customer base.
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