The new restaurant, located at Omaxe World Street, brings The Burger Company’s signature handcrafted, premium-quality burgers to the heart of Faridabad. The grand opening received an overwhelming response from the community, with huge crowds enjoying the lively atmosphere, delicious burgers, and fun launch-day celebrations.

Franchise Owner Vipul Chaudhary expressed his excitement, saying, “Bringing The Burger Company to Faridabad was a dream come true. We wanted to offer the city a truly premium burger experience at affordable prices. The amazing response we received shows that Faridabad was more than ready for it!”

The opening in Faridabad is part of the brand’s larger plan to expand across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, offering a unique blend of international quality and Indian creativity.

Founder Neelam Singh shared her thoughts on the company’s growth: “We’re proud to launch our first outlet in Faridabad. At The Burger Company, our focus has always been on great taste, consistency, and innovation. Each outlet reflects our commitment to giving customers a high-quality experience every time.”

The Faridabad outlet aims to become a go-to spot for families, students, and young professionals, offering a cozy space, great food, and a menu full of bold flavors. The company also plans to open more outlets in the Delhi-NCR region soon, driven by the positive response.

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PICO addresses a critical market gap by offering a complete franchise solution at 60-80% lower investment than traditional QSR models. The comprehensive package includes franchise fee, complete kitchen machinery, billing system and software, eye-catching branding and fit-outs, initial launch marketing, and Training & opening day stock that will enable franchisees to begin operations from day one with no hidden costs.

Neelam Singh, Founder and CEO, The Burger Company, said, “We recognized the immense potential of the PICO format and how it addresses what’s been holding back food entrepreneurship in India, namely the massive capital barrier. By adopting this innovative micro-QSR model, we’re able to put the power of our established, profitable burger business into the hands of every ambitious Indian, whether they’re a techie in Bangalore dreaming of their own venture or a small-town entrepreneur ready to bring good quality burgers to their community.”

Unlike conventional downsized outlets, PICO features a strategically optimized menu based on historical POS data analysis. The power-packed menu includes The Burger Company’s best-selling veg and chicken burgers, signature fries, loaded sandwiches, momos, and beverages; all engineered for a 4-5 minute average order fulfillment time. This SKU optimization reduces ingredient inventory by approximately 40% while increasing cross-utilization and maximizing revenue per square foot.

With projected returns of 8-12 months and a projected monthly revenues of Rs. 3-4 lakhs, PICO is designed for diverse entrepreneur segments. The format particularly appeals to first-time entrepreneurs seeking low-risk entry into the food business, working professionals looking for sustainable side income, small space owners in high-footfall areas, and cloud kitchen or kiosk operators wanting established brand power.

The adoption comes at an opportune time as India’s QSR market grows at approximately 20% CAGR, with micro-QSR formats expected to account for 25-30% of new QSR openings by 2030. Rising real estate costs and evolving consumer preferences for grab-and-go dining are driving demand for compact, efficient formats that leverage digital ordering and delivery platforms.

The Burger Company ensures franchise sustainability through continuous support across four critical areas. The comprehensive support ecosystem includes ongoing operational assistance with regular quality audits and performance optimization, marketing support through digital and local campaign assistance, continuous training with staff development and best practices sharing, and robust supply chain management ensuring consistency in taste and cost control.

The brand will also implement a controlled localization framework, allowing 10-15% menu adaptation based on regional preferences while maintaining 85-90% standardization for brand consistency and supply chain efficiency.

The Burger Company has set an ambitious target of establishing 500 PICO outlets across India within the next three years, with franchise allocation following a strictly first-come, first-serve basis. The format is available pan-India, targeting high-footfall locations including malls, food courts, transit hubs, corporate parks, and street-side locations.

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The Gurugram-based burger chain’s journey reflects strategic excellence, including a desi-first menu featuring favorites like the Tandoori Paneer Burger, a robust franchise model (95% franchise-owned), and operational efficiency ensuring consistent quality. The brand reports a 35% year-on-year sales growth, an average daily footfall of 80-100 customers per outlet, and a 44% repeat customer rate. With a strong presence in North India (80+ outlets), West (30+), South (25), and East (15), The Burger Company is rapidly expanding, with recent launches in Guwahati and Jagdalpur achieving profitability in under 60 days.

“We are thrilled to celebrate 150 outlets, a testament to our vision of redefining the Indian QSR experience with locally inspired flavors,” said Neelam Singh, Founder and CEO, The Burger Company. “This milestone reflects the trust of our customers and the dedication of our franchise partners. We aim to reach 250 outlets by 2027, bringing innovative, value-driven dining to more Tier 3 and 4 markets, while continuing to delight our community with bold new offerings.”

The Burger Company’s success is driven by its youth-centric branding, omnichannel presence, and partnerships with food aggregators, maintaining ratings above 4.1 on platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Looking ahead, the brand plans to introduce new product lines and further strengthen its footprint across India.

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