Funding · Commerce & Consumer Brands

Biryani Bees raises $1 million for outlet expansion

By Startup Enthusiast · 27 August 2026

What they do

Biryani Bees operates a chain of quick-service restaurants focusing on biryani and Indian meals through a central-kitchen model

The startup raised $1 million from the Vivek Oberoi Family Office to scale from three to ten outlets across Tier 2 cities

The company aims to standardize its operations and prove its unit economics before seeking a larger institutional funding round for national growth

Biryani Bees has secured $1 million in funding from the Vivek Oberoi Family Office.
The capital will support the company's expansion from three existing outlets to ten locations.
New outlets will be established across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and other Tier 2 markets.
Funds will be deployed to strengthen central kitchen infrastructure and build a repeatable operating playbook.
The brand is incubated by Wolfpack Labs, a venture studio based in Gurugram.

The company currently reports an annual revenue run rate (projected annual revenue based on current performance) of approximately ₹25 crore.
Biryani Bees claims to be profitable at its current scale of three outlets.
The brand relies on a central kitchen model to maintain consistency in food quality and pricing across different locations.
This funding round is intended to test the model's scalability before the company pursues a larger institutional round.

Biryani Bees serves biryani, kebabs, parathas, and various meal combos.
The company utilizes a central kitchen model where food is prepared in a centralized facility and finished at smaller delivery-focused outlets.
It maintains a strong presence on major food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy.
The brand targets consumers in Tier 2 cities with affordable, standardized, and hygienic food options.
It currently operates outlets in locations including Civil Lines and Phaphamau in Prayagraj.

Expand the outlet network to 10 locations across multiple states.
Strengthen the central kitchen and operations team to support growth.
Seek a larger institutional funding round after proving the business model at scale.

Vivek Oberoi Family Office (lead) — Family office investment vehicle associated with actor Vivek Oberoi.

Product: Packaged biryani and Indian meals prepared from central kitchen
Customers: Consumers in tier 2 cities seeking consistent quality branded meals
How it makes money: Central kitchen model with franchised outlets for consistency and scalability
What sets it apart: Maintains food quality and pricing consistency across multiple states