Impresario plans to clock over ₹1,000 cr in revenue in 3 yearsImpresario has more than 60 outlets across 17 cities, with the Social and Smoke House Deli count standing at 35 and 11 outlets, respectivel...
25 Nov, 2022, 11.55 AM IST
SOCIAL, Smoke House Deli owner raises Rs 550 crore from Piramal and Bain-backed IndiaRFThe fresh capital will help fuel the further expansion of Impresario’s business, which also received an investment from L Catterton in 2017...
14 Nov, 2022, 11.04 AM IST
UPI transaction value doubled to ₹6.06 lakh crore in JulyUPI platforms saw a 109% jump as consumers took to digital payments for daily essentials at local stores as well as premium purchases.
29 Sep, 2021, 09.34 AM IST
Why Amazon still lags behind Zomato and Swiggy in food deliveryFor many restaurant partners, volumes on Amazon Food have been less than 1%. The company’s seeming lack of aggression in scaling up the foo...
18 Aug, 2021, 12.32 PM IST
Direct delivery may become a permanent item on the menuLarge restaurant chains have seen an increase in direct delivery orders to a record 15-25% of sales over the past two months and plan to fo...
03 Jun, 2021, 09.48 AM IST
Restaurateurs laud central govt's move to do away with 50% capacity cap in restaurants, hope states follow suit“Every state would have their own restrictions depending on the cases and the ground situation. It’s a great move. Restaurants in many part...
04 Mar, 2021, 06.39 PM IST
Food firms feast on binge watchingStreaming services driving sales in food delivery, ready-to-eat, packaged food segments. The surge is more evident for restaurants, with fi...
14 Dec, 2019, 07.46 AM IST
Impresario to expand food & beverages businessWe will continue to innovate Social with new experiences while offering food and drinks at great price points,” said Riyaaz Amlani, CEO, Im...
23 Jan, 2019, 07.10 AM IST
Gresham Fernandes, Impresario Group’s Culinary Director, loves his coloured sneakersHe thinks men should add colour to their look with socks and colourful sneakers.
08 Mar, 2018, 04.58 PM IST
LVMH investment arm buys Smoke House Deli ownerDeal values Impresario Entertainment at about Rs 500 crore; owner Riyaaz Amlani to retain 20-25% shareholding in company
22 Dec, 2017, 04.15 PM IST
L Catterton buys majority stake in Social bar chain coAcquired firm Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality operates casual dining brands, hangout bars like Smoke House Deli, Social
15 Dec, 2017, 12.34 PM IST
L Catterton eyes takeover of Riyaaz Amlani's restaurant empireThe valuation being considered for the company is around Rs 600 crore and the fund is believed to be currently doing a due diligence of the...
03 Jun, 2017, 08.34 AM IST
L Catterton looking to buy a controlling stake in on Riyaz Amlani's ImpresarioThe valuation being considered for the company is around Rs 600 crore and the fund is believed to be currently doing a due diligence of the...
03 Jun, 2017, 01.43 AM IST
Prince William & Kate Middleton to be served 'Kheema Pao', 'Baida Roti' on their visit to IndiaThe British royal couple will make a stop at the Mumbai eatery Social.
31 Mar, 2016, 08.59 AM IST
Revenue-rich IPL loses it novelty among restaurants and barsDespite the IPL being in its first week, restaurants and bars across major cities report that it's business as usual for them.
18 Apr, 2015, 04.06 AM IST
Here's why restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani doesn't like Shah Rukh Khan as a neighbourRestaurateur Riyaaz Amlani still speaks to his 18-year-old self, is unable to create a long-term plan and would rather not have SRK as his ...
31 Dec, 2014, 01.45 PM IST
Impresario to open 20 restaurants across the country by FY15"We believe that next few years are going to be very dynamic for the industry and we are taking steps to be the part of this process," Riya...
24 Sep, 2013, 05.26 PM IST