**Curefoods Plans ₹800 Crore IPO to Expand Cloud-Kitchen and Other Networks**
*By Akash Pandey | Sep 18, 2025, 05:45 PM*
**Overview**
Curefoods, India’s second-largest internet-driven multi-brand food services company, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) aimed at raising ₹800 crore. The offer includes a combination of fresh equity and an offer for sale of 4.85 crore shares. With a robust presence in 70 cities and towns across India, Curefoods currently operates 502 service locations.
**Infrastructure and Operations**
Curefoods’ operational network consists of 281 cloud kitchens, 99 kiosks, and 122 restaurants. Central to this network are five large central kitchens capable of preparing up to 100,000 meals per day. Ankit Nagori, the founder of Curefoods, highlights that the company’s infrastructure is designed for rapid market entry and precise management, featuring well-connected and scalable central kitchens integrated with efficient ordering systems.
**Business Strategy: Revolutionizing India’s Cloud-Kitchen Market**
Curefoods is transforming India’s cloud-kitchen landscape through its asset-light, multi-brand model. Each central kitchen supports multiple brands under one roof, including EatFit and Millet Express (healthy food), CakeZone and Frozen Bottle (desserts), Olio Pizza, Nomad Pizza, Sharief Bhai Biryani, Rolls on Wheels, and the Krispy Kreme franchise.
This diverse brand portfolio allows kitchens to operate across various meal slots, minimizing underutilization and maximizing efficiency.
**Cost Benefits of Cloud Kitchens**
Cloud kitchens typically require 20-30% lower capital expenditure than quick-service restaurants and operate with 30-40% lower running costs. This efficiency stems from their location in low-rent, delivery-optimized areas.
Curefoods’ modular kitchen design enables easy integration of new brands at existing sites without major reconfiguration. This approach reduces time-to-market and boosts operational efficiency.
**Technology Integration for Enhanced Efficiency**
Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), Curefoods accurately predicts demand, plans production, and optimizes logistics. Geo-mapping tools identify high-demand zones by analyzing population density and order patterns. Data from delivery partners helps the company tailor its cuisine offerings to specific micro-markets.
Additionally, specialized SaaS platforms manage critical business functions, enhancing overall responsiveness and operational effectiveness.
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Curefoods’ strategic blend of technology, diversified brand presence, and efficient infrastructure positions it strongly for growth in India’s rapidly expanding cloud-kitchen sector as it seeks to capitalize on its upcoming IPO.
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