# L Catterton backs Nandhana Foods growth

> L Catterton invests in Nandhana Foods to scale South Indian restaurant empire
- Title: L Catterton backs Nandhana Foods growth · Yahoo Finance
- Summary: L Catterton invests in Nandhana Foods to scale South Indian restaurant empire L Catterton's investment will help Nandhana Foods expand its South Indian…
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- Source: Yahoo Finance — https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/l-catterton-invests-nandhana-foods-124027387.html
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:40:27+00:00
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## L Catterton invests
L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused investment firm, agreed to invest in Nandhana Foods, a leading South Indian restaurant group.

> Nandhana Foods' founding family has built a distinctive and scalable business with a strong consumer proposition and attractive unit economics.
## South Indian growth
South Indian cuisine is a major segment in India's expanding food services market, driven by rising dining out and delivery spending.
## Nandhana Foods
Nandhana Foods has served authentic South Indian food for over 30 years with a focus on taste, quality, and menu variety.
## L Catterton partner
L Catterton partner Vikram Kumaraswamy said Nandhana Foods has strong unit economics and a clear path for expansion in South India.

> We believe there is significant headroom for additional growth by further deepening and broadening its presence in South India and penetrating other markets.
## Nandhana Foods founder
Nandhana Foods founder Dr. R. Ravichandar praised L Catterton's understanding of restaurant operations and commitment to quality.

> We are excited about tapping into its astute insights and proven know-how to strengthen our operations in line with our commitment to providing high-quality food and service.
## L Catterton portfolio
L Catterton has invested in 30 restaurant businesses globally, including Dishoom and P.F. Chang's.
## Key takeaway

L Catterton's investment will help Nandhana Foods expand its South Indian restaurant presence across India and beyond