South Indian restaurant chain Rameshwaram Cafe is getting ready to venture into North Indian markets. The company has planned to launch its new outlets at cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Gujarat. Divya Raghavendra Rao, Co-Founder and Managing Director, spoke to media platform about the expansion plan on the launch of their new outlet at Indira Nagar.

The company had previously announced plans to enter the Hyderabad market and currently operates an outlet in Madhapur. By 2025, Rameshwaram Cafe aims to establish additional stores in Hyderabad. “We plan to add one or two more locations next year in Hyderabad. Beyond that, we currently have no plans to expand into Kerala or Chennai”, she stated.

Presently, the Bengaluru-based eatery has outlets in Indira Nagar, JP Nagar, Brookfield, and Rajaji Nagar. The new location on 100 Feet Road, Indira Nagar marks the fifth outlet in Bengaluru, as the cafe is also set to open a branch at Bengaluru International Airport.

The new Indira Nagar store is designed to accommodate an expanded menu and seating for up to 400 guests, enhancing the cafe’s capacity and offerings. Rao also confirmed the cafe’s international expansion timeline, with its first overseas store in Dubai expected to open in the second half of next year.

Commenting on the recent blast at its Brookfield branch, Rao acknowledged that though the blast did cause a short-term dip in sales, the overall impact was limited. "Sales were temporarily affected, but business has steadily recovered," she said.