The country’s fastest growing Indian casual restaurant brand is set to expand their footprint in Texas
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 11, 2024) — Curry Up Now
, the nation’s fastest growing Indian casual concept, is bringing its California Indian eats further into the booming Dallas Metroplex. This is the first signed Curry Up Now location for the women-owned and operated franchise group Ekam Gourmet Kitchens, LLC, led by Samy Kilaru and Kiran Khajuria. The new location will be located at 2717 Cross Timbers Rd #400 Dallas, TX and is set to open early 2024.
“Curry Up Now has captured the essence of traditional Indian eats and made the food approachable and friendly for a larger audience. The consistent ‘party in the mouth’ taste, the ambiance, and the overall guest experience makes us so excited to announce this new location in Dallas,” said Samy Kilaru, Curry Up Now Dallas Franchisee. Samy and Kiran are seasoned professionals based in Dallas, specializing in logistics, customer service, and the food industry.
“We’ve had our eyes on Flower Mound for a while. We’ve been trying hard to open in the area and couldn’t have asked for a better spot for the next Curry Up Now in Dallas. Samy and Kiran are a dynamic duo and perfect brand ambassadors” said Akash Kapoor, CEO of Curry Up Now.
Recently ranked #16 on Fast Casual’s 2024 Top 100 Movers and Shakers, Curry Up Now is rapidly expanding its footprint nationwide and in the U.K. To learn more about Curry Up Now’s franchising opportunities, watch this video or visit https://fransmart.com/curry-up-now/.
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About Curry Up Now
Curry Up Now was established in 2009 by husband-and-wife team Akash and Rana Kapoor. The concept, which is known for its creative California spin on traditional Indian cuisine, has been recognized in publications such as Zagat: ‘5 Hottest Fast-Casual Chains,’ EATER SF: ‘SF’s Best Indian Restaurants,’ 7×7: ‘100 Things To Eat Before You Die,’ QSR: ‘The 40/40 List,’ Fast Casual: ‘Top 100 Movers & Shakers,’ Nation’s Restaurant News: ‘2018 Breakout Brand,’ and International Council of Shopping Centers: ‘Hot Food & Beverage Chain.’ Curry Up Now currently operates 20 brick-and-mortar locations, three food trucks and several digital kitchen outposts nationwide, and has both corporate and franchised units in development across the U.S. and the U.K. Curry Up Now has recently brought in celebrated chef, Bikram Das to the team who has helped elevate the food whilst launching regular specials monthly. Chef Das brings years of multi-cuisine experience working across India and the United States to the Curry Up Now team.
Keep up with the latest menu items, events and special offers by following @CurryUpNow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. To learn more about Curry Up Now franchising opportunities, visit www.fransmart.com/brands/curry-up-now. For more information about Curry Up Now, visit www.curryupnow.com.
About Fransmart
As the leading franchise development firm in the country, Fransmart turns emerging restaurant concepts into successful national and global brands. Founded by Dan Rowe, the man who identified and grew brands such as Five Guys Burgers & Fries and QDOBA Mexican Grill from single unit businesses to the powerhouse chains they are today. Fransmart’s current and past franchise development portfolio brands have opened more than 5,000 restaurants worldwide and facilitated franchise investments that have cumulatively generated 1 billion dollars in revenue to date. For more information, visit www.fransmart.com.