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From cloud kitchen to 12 outlets.

The Exotic Shawarma story is simple: we never set out to open the most outlets. We set out to make every one of them taste the same.

012018 · Attapur

The Exotic Shawarma story: one kitchen, one ambition

Our exotic shawarma story started in Attapur as a compact, cloud-kitchen-style operation, with one goal: a shawarma brand known for great taste, dependable consistency and a better customer experience.

02Early on

Fundamentals first

Instead of rushing to expand, we mastered the basics: our product, our customers, and what keeps them coming back.

03The lesson

Good recipes aren't enough

Lasting quality needs control over every stage: ingredients, preparation, portioning, hygiene, training, speed and service. So we turned what we learned into systems.

04Today

12 outlets, 2 states

11 outlets across Hyderabad and 1 in Kadapa, which proved our product, processes and systems work just as well in a new market.

05Next

New cities

Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and key cities across Andhra Pradesh come next, then the rest of India and beyond. Standardisation first, expansion second.

Taste is our identity.

Every recipe, process, training programme and operating standard exists to protect it, at every outlet.

Step by step, we turned our learning into systems.

  1. Better ingredients
  2. Better recipes
  3. Standardised processes
  4. Stronger controls
  5. Consistent quality
  6. Better customer experience

Where we're headed

Standardisationbefore expansion.

Every recipe, portion, kitchen SOP, training programme, audit and service standard is designed to be repeated exactly, in any location.

Our vision

To become India's most trusted modern shawarma brand, taking a Hyderabad-born favourite across the country and to the world, and making shawarma a balanced, protein-conscious everyday meal for every age group.

Our mission

To serve fresh, flavourful and balanced shawarma that tastes the same and feels just as dependable at every outlet, every visit.

From Hyderabad. Across India. To the World.

Our standards

Six standardsbehind every outlet.

They govern how every product is prepared, every kitchen is managed and every customer is served.

  • 01

    Food safety and hygiene

    Clear veg and non-veg separation, disciplined oil management and controlled food handling, aligned with FSSAI requirements and verified by regular physical and video audits.

  • 02

    Product consistency

    Standardised recipes and portion weights, defined holding times, temperature control, FIFO stock rotation, date labelling and structured mise en place.

  • 03

    SOP compliance

    Every outlet is monitored against defined SOPs. Deviations are identified, corrected and re-verified, so improvements last.

  • 04

    Conscious preparation

    Wherever practical, we avoid unnecessary artificial colours and taste enhancers, without compromising flavour, freshness or quality.

  • 05

    Feedback and improvement

    Customer calls, our CRM platform, Google Reviews and a structured complaint-resolution system, all turned into training and improvements.

  • 06

    Outlet performance

    We aim to build better outlets, not just more. Each one must uphold standards, delight customers and run sustainably.

What makes us different

Traditional shawarma businesses sell a product. We're building a complete shawarma operating system.

I

Operating foundation

Systems-led kitchens and digital order management.

  • Defined SOPs at every stage
  • Kitchen Display System
  • Quality set by the system, not one person
II

Menu architecture

A dual-protein platform, a multi-category menu and low wastage.

  • Fried and grilled chicken core
  • Shawarmas to burgers from one kitchen
  • High ingredient cross-use
III

Customer proposition

Bread choice, a complete menu and modern quick service.

  • Six bread choices
  • Side, drink and dessert pairings
  • Fountain drinks at every outlet
IV

Growth engine

CRM-driven customer relationships.

  • Customer data and feedback
  • Targeted offers
  • Retention campaigns

Growth

More markets.One strong identity.

In clear phases, each built on the systems and strength of the last.

  1. Near term

    Strengthen our presence in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and key cities across Andhra Pradesh.

  2. Medium term

    Expand systematically across India, entering new cities in a structured, sustainable way.

  3. Long term

    Take the brand beyond India and build an international presence.

Becoming an all-day food brand

  1. Breakfast
  2. Lunch
  3. Evening snacks
  4. Dinner
  5. Late night

We're developing menu formats for every part of the day, giving customers more reasons to visit and franchise partners stronger revenue potential.

Be part of the next chapter

Write the next chapter with us.