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Curefoods promotes Gokul Kandhi to chief operating officer

By Startup Enthusiast · 18 January 2025

What they do

Curefoods operates a house of brands using shared cloud kitchen infrastructure across India

Gokul Kandhi has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer from his role as Business Head

The company runs over 500 kitchens in 40 cities and manages several distinct food brands

Curefoods has promoted Gokul Kandhi to the position of Chief Operating Officer.
Gokul Kandhi previously served as the Business Head at Curefoods since its inception.
The promotion highlights internal growth for long-standing executives at the company.
Ankit Nagori remains the founder and continues to lead the organization's strategic direction.
Gokul Kandhi brings extensive experience from retail and fast-moving consumer goods sectors.

Gokul Kandhi’s background includes roles at major companies like Apple India and PepsiCo.
His IIM Indore alumni status adds academic credibility to his operational expertise.

Curefoods operates a house of brands model with shared cloud kitchen infrastructure.
The company focuses on category depth to maximize efficiency across different food segments.
It was founded in 2020 by Ankit Nagori in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The platform currently manages over 500 cloud kitchens and offline stores nationwide.
Operations span across 40 cities offering more than ten different types of cuisines.
Key brands include Eatfit, Sharief Bhai Biryani, OLIO, and Arambam among others.
Curefoods also holds rights for Krispy Kreme in South and West India regions.
The acquisition of Krispy Kreme operations came from the Landmark Group previously.
Eatfit maintains a presence in nine cities focusing on healthy eating options.
Sharief Bhai Biryani is available in eleven cities serving regional biryani lovers.
OLIO reaches customers in twenty-six cities with diverse food offerings.
Arambam operates in twelve cities specializing in authentic local flavors.
Krispy Kreme locations exist in seven cities catering to dessert enthusiasts.
Nomad Pizza serves customers in ten cities with various pizza styles.
CakeZone provides baked goods in twelve cities across the country.
Frozen Bottle offers frozen meals in seven cities for convenient dining.

Product: cloud kitchen firm
Customers: Consumers ordering prepared food through delivery and dining channels.
How it makes money: Sells branded food through its kitchen and delivery network.
What sets it apart: Portfolio across multiple popular food brands and formats.