Skip to content If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a restaurant in “God’s Own Country”, now is the perfect time to act. With the rising demand for authentic, high-quality Indian cuisine and an evolving urban dining culture, Tandooriwala brings a premium food franchise in Kerala opportunity right to your doorstep. Whether you’re in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, or any of Kerala’s thriving urban hubs, our end-to-end franchise model is designed to empower your entrepreneurial vision with minimal risk and maximum returns. For those interested in expanding beyond Kerala, you might also consider exploring franchise opportunities in Mumbai or Food Franchises in Delhi, cities with a growing demand for quality South Indian restaurants.
As a brand trusted by millions across India and abroad, Tandooriwala isn’t just another food chain. We’re a legacy—built on the art of tandoor cooking, spiced with innovation, and powered by a support system that stands behind our partners like family.
A food franchise in Kerala lets you open and run a food outlet under an established brand, using its recipes, systems, and support instead of starting a business from scratch. Tandooriwala is a strong option — a multi-cuisine Indian restaurant franchise known for tandoori barbecue, biryani, and North Indian food, with both veg and non-veg dishes. Founded by Master Chef Shajahan M Abdul (Chef Abdul), Tandooriwala started in 2013 and now runs 86 outlets and counting across India and abroad. As a franchise owner, you get a tested menu, trained staff, secret-spice supply, and marketing support. You can also pick a format to suit your budget, from a compact outlet or cloud kitchen to a full dine-in restaurant. Because Kerala loves non-veg food and biryani, and many Keralites already know North Indian flavours, Tandooriwala’s menu fits the market well.
Kerala has witnessed an exciting transformation in its food and dining culture. With a literate, food-savvy population and increasing appetite for branded, hygienic restaurants, starting a food franchise in Kerala is a smart business move.
Kerala stands out as a food market for a few clear reasons. It has the highest literacy in India and a highly aware, quality-conscious consumer base that happily pays for good food and trusted brands. The state also has a strong eating-out culture, with busy cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Thrissur full of restaurants and tea shops. On top of this, Kerala has a very large Gulf-based community, whose remittances and returning entrepreneurs bring both spending power and business capital into the state. A recognised brand like Tandooriwala is well placed to serve this demanding, well-travelled market. For an entrepreneur, Kerala’s aware consumers and strong spending power lower the risk of starting out.
Tandooriwala is already expanding rapidly in South India, and with our proven success, Kerala is our next big culinary destination.
It is a fair question, since Kerala has its own rich cuisine. To be clear, Tandooriwala is not a traditional Kerala-food brand — it does not serve appam, puttu, or Malabar-style dishes. Its roots are in North Indian and tandoori cooking. But Kerala is one of India’s most non-veg-loving states, with a deep love of chicken, meat, and biryani — Malabar biryani is famous across the country. Tandooriwala’s menu of tandoori barbecue, kebabs, biryani, and rich curries fits that appetite well. A non-veg restaurant franchise focus suits the strong local taste for meat dishes, while bringing a fresh tandoori twist. Offering bold, familiar non-veg flavours gives your Kerala outlet a real draw.
People searching for the best food franchise in Kerala want a trusted brand, a strong menu, and real support — and Tandooriwala offers all three. It is led by award-winning Master Chef Shajahan M Abdul and holds honours including the Food Connoisseurs India Award and Food & Hospitality Awards. Its menu spans tandoori barbecue, North Indian, Mughlai, Continental, Chinese, biryani, and pizza, so one outlet can serve many tastes, both veg and non-veg. You can meet the team, see real outlets in the gallery, and learn why it ranks among India’s best food chain franchises. A recognised, chef-led name gives your Kerala outlet a real edge.
Kerala has one of India’s largest overseas communities, with many Malayalis living and working in the Gulf. These travellers know North Indian and tandoori food well, since brands like Tandooriwala also operate in Gulf countries such as Kuwait and Qatar. For Keralites returning home with savings and looking for a business, a familiar, proven food brand is an appealing choice. You can learn more about the brand and its global reach, including its Indian food franchise in the USA, and explore the full franchise programme. A globally known brand that returning NRIs already recognise makes for a confident investment.
Tandooriwala lets you pick the model and format that fit your goals. You can choose a FOFO model (Franchise-Owned, Franchise-Operated), where you own and run the outlet yourself, or a FOCO model, where the company manages daily operations. Formats range from a compact outlet, a cloud kitchen, or a quick-service counter to a full dine-in restaurant, and you can add a shakes franchise line for beverages. A compact format is a smart, lower-cost way to start in a busy Kerala city. Because cost varies by format, city, and outlet size, ask the franchise team for an exact, current figure for your plan.
Getting started is simple. Decide on your preferred Kerala city, your format, and your budget, then reach out to the Tandooriwala team to discuss the opportunity. They will guide you through space needs, costs, and the steps to open. Call directly on +91 74112 04455 or contact the team with your details — your location, available space, and timeline to start. If you are weighing other markets too, you can explore opportunities such as a food franchise in Bangalore or across Karnataka. Taking the first step today puts you on the path to owning your own Tandooriwala outlet in Kerala.
Ready to own a food franchise in Kerala? Call Tandooriwala on +91 74112 04455 or apply through the franchise team today to bring authentic tandoori and biryani flavours to your city!
Kerala loves non-veg food and biryani, and many locals already know North Indian flavours from the Gulf. With aware, quality-conscious consumers, a chef-led brand, and full support, Tandooriwala is a strong choice.
No. Tandooriwala is a North Indian, tandoori-led brand, not an appam, puttu, or Malabar-style chain. But its non-veg and biryani menu fits Kerala’s strong love of meat dishes.
The best choice balances brand strength, menu, and support. Tandooriwala offers a chef-led, award-winning brand with a wide tandoori-led menu and full franchise support.
Yes. Many Keralites in the Gulf already know the brand, since it operates in countries like Kuwait and Qatar. That makes it a familiar, proven option for NRIs investing back home.
Yes. You can own and operate your outlet under the FOFO model, or invest while the company runs daily operations under the FOCO model.
