Gourmet Investments plans to double outlets in India over next three years CEO

New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group plans to double its restaurants in India over the next three years to 100-125 from 55 at present, CEO Rohan Pewekar said on Monday.
     The 'Olive Garden' brand, which was launched on Monday here, is expected to cross 10 stores during its initial phase of expansion in the coming three years, with a subsequent phase of accelerated growth thereafter, he added.
     "The brand's expansion will span leading metropolitan markets and high-growth urban centres, as it builds a strong and differentiated presence within India's evolving consumer landscape," Pewekar stated.
     The group's overall strategy focuses on building a scaled, multi-brand platform with a growing presence across key consumer markets in India.
     Olive Garden is part of Darden Restaurants, Inc., the world's largest full-service restaurant company, headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
     Olive Garden has a presence of over 980 restaurants across 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, Aruba, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Spain.

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