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{{Short description|Indian multinational restaurant chain}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited
| logo = Barbeque Nation Park Street.jpg
| logo_size = 220px
| image =
| image_caption =
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{BSE|543283}} <br> {{NSE|BARBEQUE}}
| ISIN = INE382M01027
| industry = [[Hospitality]]
| founded = 2006 in [[Mumbai]], India
| hq_location_city = [[Bengaluru]]
| hq_location_country = India
| num_locations = 226 restaurants
| num_locations_year = 2025
| area_served = [[Asia]] and [[Middle East]]
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|Rahul Agrawal ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])|Kayum Dhanani ([[Managing Director]])}}<ref group=c>{{Cite web |title=Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited (543283) Leadership & Management Team Analysis |url=https://simplywall.st/stocks/in/consumer-services/bse-543283/barbeque-nation-hospitality-shares/management |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=Simply Wall St |language=en}}</ref>
| revenue = {{Unbulleted list|{{Decrease}} [[Indian rupee|INR]] 12.33 billion (2024)| [[Indian rupee|INR]] 12.41 billion (2023)}}<ref group=c>{{Cite web|title=Barbeque Nation Q4 FY24 - Financial Results |url=https://bn.barbequenation.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/BBQN%20Q4%20FY24%20-%20Financial%20Results.pdf |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=Barbeque Nation}}</ref>
| subsid = Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy<ref group=c>{{Cite web |title=Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy {{!}} Profile {{!}} The Company Check |url=https://www.thecompanycheck.com/company/red-apple-kitchen-consultancy-private-limited/U55101KA2005PTC036195 |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=The Company Check}}</ref><ref group=c name="a"/>
| website = {{URL|barbequenation.com}}
}}

'''Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited''', doing business as '''Barbeque Nation''', is an Indian multinational [[Barbecue grill|live grill]] [[buffet]] [[Barbecue restaurant|barbeque restaurant]] chain specializing in [[Barbecue|Indian barbeque]]. It was established in 2006 by Prosenjit Choudhury and Sajid Dhanani.

== History ==
Prosenjit Choudhury was, at the time, a culinary expert at Sayaji Hotels. While working at the hotel, he introduced the concept of live grills similar to [[Korean barbecue]] in order to enhance the buffet experience to avoid cold appetisers. This idea proved to be popular and with the support of Sajid Dhanani, the managing director of Sayaji Hotels, Choudhury established the first outlet at [[Pali Hill]] in [[Mumbai]], India in 2006.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-05 |title=Barbeque Nation's Journey: From Skewer Revolution to... |url=https://www.businessoutreach.in/barbeque-nations-journey/ |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=Business Outreach}}</ref> The brand had expanded to cities such as [[New Delhi]] and [[Bengaluru]] by 2008.<ref name=":0" /> After Sajid Dhanani's death in 2012, his brother Kayum Dhanani took over the business.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabharwal |first=Punita |date=2018-06-16 |title=Barbeque Nation's Kayum Dhanani on the Brand Success |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/franchises/barbeque-nations-kayum-dhanani-on-the-brand-success/314909 |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}</ref> The company opened its 100th outlet in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Barbeque Nation celebrates 100th Outlet |url=https://www.foodandtravel.in/single-post/2018/04/09/Barbeque-Nation-celebrates-100th-Outlet |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221022/https://www.foodandtravel.in/single-post/2018/04/09/Barbeque-Nation-celebrates-100th-Outlet |archive-date=2018-11-20 |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=wanderlust |language=en }}</ref>

The company offered its [[Initial public offering|IPO]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Das |first1=Shabori |last2=Santosh |first2=Varsha |title=All-you-can-eat to lost appetite: Is Barbeque Nation's unique proposition working against it? |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/money-and-markets/all-you-can-eat-to-lost-appetite-is-barbeque-nations-unique-proposition-working-against-it/primearticleshow/106102364.cms |url-access=subscription |access-date=2025-03-13 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> The IPO raised [[Indian rupee|₹]]453 [[crore]] ({{USD}}52 million), with ₹180 crore as fresh capital for expansion and debt repayment, and ₹273 crore as an offer for sale by existing investors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-24 |title=Barbeque Nation IPO opens today: Know the risks before applying for the issue |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/markets/article/barbeque-nation-ipo-opens-today-know-the-risks-before-applying-for-the-issue/736396 |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en}}</ref> The stock was reported to perform poorly, due to factors such as the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]'s impact on the restaurant market, weakening sales and increased competition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2025 |title=Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited (NSE:BARBEQUE) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 27% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough |url=https://simplywall.st/stocks/in/consumer-services/nse-barbeque/barbeque-nation-hospitality-shares/news/barbeque-nation-hospitality-limited-nsebarbeque-looks-inexpe |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=simplywall.st}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2025-03-07 |title=Barbeque Nation's growth story stalls: Is the buffet business model broken? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/smart-stocks/barbeque-nation-growth-story-stalls-buffet-business-model-broken-9870651/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> An [[The Indian Express|''Indian Express'']] article highlighted how the buffet business was stalling due to new customer trends, affecting the growth of Barbeque Nation.<ref name=":3" />

As of 2022, the company owns an 86.57% stake in Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy Private Limited, which manages an [[Italian restaurant]] chain, Toscano.<ref group=c name="a">{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-08-10 |title=Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd. completed the acquisition of additional 6.34% stake in Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy Private Limited |url=https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BARBEQUE-NATION-HOSPITALI-121299551/news/Barbeque-Nation-Hospitality-Ltd-completed-the-acquisition-of-additional-6-34-stake-in-Red-Apple-Ki-41294509/ |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=www.marketscreener.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref group=c>{{Cite web |title=Barbeque-Nation completes acquisition of further 6.34% stake in Toscano - Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Ltd. |url=https://www.moneyworks4me.com/company/news/index/id/504994 |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=www.moneyworks4me.com}}</ref>

== Menu ==

=== Barbeque Nation ===
The menu differs from region to region, but all restaurants feature a mix of [[Indian cuisine]] with the local dishes.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Barbeque Nation, Dubai - Al Karama |url=https://restaurantguru.com/Barbeque-Nation-Dubai-Al-Karama-Dubai |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=Restaurant Guru}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2024-09-23 |title=Barbeque Nation Westlands; Menu, Pricing & Review |url=https://toasterding.com/barbeque-nation-westlands-menu-pricing-review/ |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=ToasterDing |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barbeque Nation: The Ultimate Family-Friendly Restaurant For Endless Feasting |url=https://food.ndtv.com/reviews/barbeque-nation-the-ultimate-family-friendly-restaurant-for-endless-feasting-3822143 |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=NDTV Food |language=en}}</ref> Reviews mention the availability of vegetarian options in the restaurant.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-09 |title=Barbeque Nation in Dubai {{!}} Restaurant Reviews |url=https://www.timeoutdubai.com/restaurants/barbeque-nation#outlet-details |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=TimeOut Dubai |language=en-US}}</ref> Barbeque Nation also operates Kulfi Nation within their restaurants that features combinations of [[kulfi]] flavours, toppings, and sauces.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taste the original 'Kulfi' flavours |url=https://www.indianretailer.com/restaurant/article/taste-the-original-kulfi-flavours.6231 |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=Restaurant India |language=en}}</ref>

=== Toscano ===
Toscano is an Italian restaurant. It features items such as [[pasta]], [[pizza]], [[steak]], and [[coffee]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toscano Has Arrived In Delhi And It's A Must-Visit For Italian Food Lovers |url=https://food.ndtv.com/restaurants/toscano-has-arrived-in-delhi-and-its-a-must-visit-for-italian-food-lovers-7542828 |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=NDTV Food |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-04 |title=Toscano, Chennai, Thousand Lights - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews |url=https://restaurant-guru.in/Toscano-Chennai |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=Restaurant Guru |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Locations ==
The company currently{{when|date=November 2025}} has around 226 restaurants, including four in the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]], and one in [[Malaysia]], [[Kenya]], [[Bahrain]] and [[Oman]].<ref name=":4" /><ref name="a">{{Cite web |last= |date=2025-02-03 |title=Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited Plans to Open New Restaurants in the Year 2025 and 2026 |url=https://ae.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BARBEQUE-NATION-HOSPITALI-121299680/news/Barbeque-Nation-Hospitality-Limited-Plans-to-Open-New-Restaurants-in-the-Year-2025-and-2026-48999601/ |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=marketscreener.com |language=en-AE}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian restaurants]]
[[Category:Barbecue restaurants]]
[[Category:Restaurant chains in India]]
[[Category:Restaurants established in 2006]]
[[Category:Indian companies established in 2006]]
[[Category:Companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India]]
[[Category:Companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange]]
[[Category:2021 initial public offerings]]

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Nelle8556383481 at 07:14, 26 March 2026