Gulf Bites 7.3 /10

Gulf Bites is a fast-growing QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) brand inspired by the rich, bold, and authentic flavours of the Arabian Gulf. Our brand is built around providing high-quality, premium Arabian street food, most popularly shawarmas, wraps, broasted chicken, and signature Gulf-style snacks, all crafted with original recipes, freshly sourced ingredients, and exceptional hygiene standards.
We aim to bring the authentic taste of the Middle East to Indian customers through a modern, youth-oriented, delivery-friendly café format.
- Promoters:
Gulf Bites is founded and promoted by a young, passionate team with experience in:
F&B entrepreneurship.
Café operations.
- Brand building & marketing:
Customer experience optimization.
The promoters focus heavily on strong SOPs, consistency in taste, quality control, and building a brand that is scalable and franchise-friendly.
Business model:
Our business model is designed to deliver:
✔ High output, low wastage:
We use a streamlined menu and centralised procurement system that reduces cost and ensures quality.
✔ Compact outlets (200–800 sq. ft. ):
Gulf Bites runs efficiently in small spaces with minimal manpower.
✔ Strong delivery + takeaway model:
60–70% of our revenue comes from online delivery (Swiggy, Zomato), ensuring stable and predictable sales.
✔ High margin Arabian cuisine:
Arabian food, such as shawarma and broasted chicken, provides strong repeat customers and healthy profit margins.
- Average footfall per outlet:
On average, each Gulf Bites outlet handles:
150–250 orders per day (combined dine-in + delivery).
Peak days often go above 300+ orders.
This consistent volume ensures strong cashflow and scalability.
- Competitive differentiation:
Gulf Bites stands out from other brands due to:
1. Authentic Middle-Eastern taste:
We use traditional spices, original recipes, and premium ingredients that give a flavour customers instantly recognise and return for.
2. Attractive pricing strategy:
Premium quality at pocket-friendly pricing makes us appealing to all segments—youth, families, working professionals.
3. Modern, youth-focused branding:
Clean, bold branding and packaging give Gulf Bites a premium yet accessible identity.
4. High repeat customer ratio:
Shawarma and Arabian grill cuisine have one of the highest repeat-order rates in QSR.
5. Scalable operational model:
Simple SOPs, minimal wastage, centralised seasoning, and optimised prep-time make it easy for franchise partners to run operations smoothly.
* Why an investor should take up a Gulf Bites franchise:
✔ Proven, profitable model:
Outlets already show consistent sales and stable margins, making it a low-risk investment.
✔ Moderate investment, high returns:
Designed for fast ROI through high daily order count and low operational cost.
✔ Complete franchise support:
We provide:
Location analysis.
Store setup support.
Staff training.
Recipe SOPs.
Marketing & branding.
Launch strategy.
✔ Strong brand recall:
Our flavours, consistency, and visual identity have created a loyal and growing customer base.
✔ High demand for Arabian cuisine:
Shawarma and Gulf food are trending across India, and the market is expanding rapidly.
- Compliances:
The company is registered with FSSAI and GST certification. Gulf Bites offers a wide range of authentic Arabian fast-food products, including shawarmas, wraps, broasted chicken, burgers, rice bowls, grilled chicken, fries, snacks, mojitos and desserts. We provide dine-in, takeaway and online delivery services through Swiggy and Zomato. Additionally, we cater to bulk orders, parties and corporate events with customised meal boxes and live counters.
As a brand, Gulf Bites also offers franchise support such as location guidance, staff training, branding, menu engineering, and operational SOPs, ensuring partners get a complete, scalable and profitable business model. Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Connect with us on SMERGERS and we will guide you through the process. Gulf Bites expects its franchise partners to maintain high operational standards, follow the brand’s recipes and SOPs, and ensure consistent food quality.
The partner should actively oversee daily operations, manage staff, maintain hygiene, and deliver excellent customer service.
Timely procurement from approved suppliers, adherence to pricing policies, and transparent financial reporting are essential.
Partners must also support local marketing initiatives, handle basic inventory control, and ensure smooth coordination with the Gulf Bites corporate team.
Commitment, discipline, and willingness to uphold the brand’s reputation are key to running a successful and profitable outlet. Gulf Bites offers complete end-to-end support to every franchise partner. This includes location analysis, store layout and interior design, equipment setup, and end-to-end kitchen planning.
We provide full staff training, detailed recipe SOPs, inventory guidelines, and vendor onboarding.
Our team assists with branding, marketing plans, social media promotions, and launch campaigns. Franchisees receive continuous operational support, periodic audits, menu updates, and performance guidance to ensure strong sales and consistent food quality.
We also offer tech support for POS, billing, and online delivery platforms, ensuring the outlet runs smoothly from day one.