Homegrown QSR brand Burger Singh has secured Rs 82 crore in a Series B funding round led by Artal Asia Pte Ltd, taking the company’s valuation to approximately Rs 520 crore. The funding marks a significant milestone as the brand strengthens its ambition to build a scalable, franchise-driven restaurant platform in India.
The round also saw participation from Negen Undiscovered Value Fund and Aurum Rising India Fund, along with other investors.
Focus on Building a Scalable Franchise Model
Burger Singh plans to utilise the fresh capital to enhance its franchise-first growth strategy, focusing on strengthening key operational areas such as:
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Store design and layout optimisation
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Franchise training systems
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Standardised operating procedures
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Supply chain integration
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Technology infrastructure
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On-ground support for franchise partners
The company aims to make restaurant entrepreneurship more structured, efficient, and scalable, enabling faster expansion across India.
Expansion Backed by Strong Growth
Founded in 2014 in Gurugram, Burger Singh has rapidly grown into one of India’s prominent quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands.
The company currently operates 200+ outlets across more than 100 cities, including major markets such as:
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Delhi-NCR
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Mumbai
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Bengaluru
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Pune
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Kolkata
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Ahmedabad
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Chandigarh
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Jaipur
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Nagpur
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Amritsar
It has also expanded into emerging cities like Shillong, Jammu, and Dehradun, reflecting its focus on both metro and non-metro markets.
Financial Performance
Burger Singh reported a revenue of Rs 117 crore in FY25, highlighting strong demand for its India-focused burger offerings and its expanding footprint.
Betting Big on India’s QSR Opportunity
India’s quick-service restaurant market continues to grow rapidly, driven by:
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Rising urbanisation
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Increasing disposable income
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Changing food consumption habits
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Growth of food delivery platforms
Burger Singh is positioning itself as a homegrown alternative to global QSR chains, leveraging local flavours and a franchise-led expansion model.
Strategic Outlook
With this funding, Burger Singh is expected to:
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Accelerate store expansion across tier-2 and tier-3 cities
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Strengthen backend operations and supply chain
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Enhance franchise partner success rates
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Invest in technology for better scalability
The company’s long-term vision is to build a highly scalable, franchise-led QSR platform that can compete with both domestic and international players.
Final Take
Burger Singh’s latest funding round underscores growing investor confidence in India’s QSR and franchise ecosystem. By focusing on systems, scalability, and franchise enablement, the company is aiming to create a sustainable and repeatable growth model in a highly competitive market.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.