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Little Caesars gets bigger; lands in India, its 30th global market
MUMBAI: It’s looking at getting a slice of the Indian ready-to-eat pizza market. Little Caesars, the world’s largest family-owned pizza chain, has officially entered India, firing up ovens for its first store in Delhi NCR this June. The move makes India the thirtieth country on its global map, as the Detroit-based brand continues its rapid rise across continents.
Best known for its iconic Hot-n-ready pizzas, Crazy Bread and convenience-first formats like the Pizza Portal, the brand promises Indian pizza lovers a slice of the action that’s piping hot, pocket-friendly, and packed with flavour. But this isn’t just another import—Little Caesars is rolling out a customised India menu, marrying its American-style indulgence with local culinary punch.
“With our delicious pizzas and unbeatable value, we’re eagerly anticipating introducing a unique menu that we believe will captivate India,” said Little Ceasers president global retail Paula Vissing. “Our mission has always been to offer delicious, high-quality food at exceptional prices, and we can’t wait to introduce Little Caesars to families, students, and busy professionals throughout India.”
Spearheading the brand’s Indian innings is Harnessing Harvest, a powerhouse franchisee backed by nearly 90 years in Indian hospitality and a recent billion-dollar valuation. The company brings deep market savvy and a finger firmly on the pulse of evolving desi tastes, ensuring that Little Caesars doesn’t just land—it localises.
The Delhi NCR store is just the appetiser, with a wider India expansion already on the menu. With rising incomes and a growing appetite for global flavours, India’s fast-food game is heating up—and Little Caesars looks ready to bite into the action.
Having recently set up shop in Cambodia and Kuwait, Little Caesars’ India launch signals the brand’s growing global ambition. And with Detroit roots, a $150 billion pizza industry, and over six decades of dough mastery behind it, this is one pizza chain that’s not afraid to travel far and wide for a bigger piece of Bharat
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
