Saptapadi’s Culinary Journey Redefines Bengali Dining with a Bold Growth Vision

Saptapadi Restaurant expands across India with FOCO model, blending Bengali cuisine, culture, and innovation in every dining experience.

In a market racing toward low-cost food and quick fixes, Saptapadi Restaurant is charting its own path- one that’s built on innovation, heritage, and guest delight. What started as a single outlet in North Kolkata in 2011 has blossomed into a beloved Bengali restaurant brand with seven thriving locations, each serving as a cultural and culinary ambassador. Now, the brand is gearing up for a major expansion across West Bengal and India, driven by a strategy that priorities quality, consistency, and customer experience.

At the heart of Saptapadi’s rise is Chef Ranjan Biswas, a continental-trained chef with a passion for Bengali cuisine, and business partner Swarup Mondal, whose operational expertise has guided the brand's scalable growth. Their shared vision is simple yet ambitious: to restore Bengali cuisine to its rightful place on the global culinary map, while making it accessible and appealing to a new generation.

A Restaurant with a Soul-and a Plan

Saptapadi doesn’t just serve food-it curates experiences. Every outlet features iconic photographs of Bengali film legends Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia. From the very first bite to the final goodbye, every gesture is designed to delight:

• Photos are taken of guests at the end of their meals as souvenirs.

• A complimentary paan is offered to complete the meal.

• Aiburobhat celebrations, a pre-wedding Bengali tradition, are organized to preserve cultural rituals.

This dedication to meaningful service has created a loyal customer base across Kolkata and beyond, with flagship locations in Salt Lake, Baghajatin, Behala, and the newly opened Mahanirban Road outlet in Gariahat. The Salt Lake branch introduced the "Sutanuti 1910" buffet, a concept that revives lost recipes from the colonial era, blending history with modern hospitality.

Growth Driven by Experience and Excellence

Since 2011, Saptapadi has expanded from one location to seven, including a successful outlet in Puri, Odisha-its first venture outside West Bengal. Each outlet is not just a new location but a refined expression of the brand’s commitment to Bengali cuisine.

This steady and measured growth is no accident. The founders have perfected their systems, menus, and customer engagement strategies over 14 years. Now, they’re ready to expand in a way that ensures every new outlet upholds the legacy, quality, and innovation that Saptapadi is known for.

The Next Chapter: Scaling Through Franchisee

To fuel this next phase, Saptapadi is launching a strategic expansion.

• Entrepreneurs invest capital and become franchise owners.

• Saptapadi’s expert team handles daily operations, staffing, training, and quality assurance.

• The company ensures every outlet maintains its brand standards, culinary excellence, and customer experience.

This hybrid model gives franchise partners the benefits of ownership without the operational burden. For Saptapadi, it ensures that every customer, no matter the city, receives the same care, flavors, and service that has become synonymous with the brand.

The immediate focus is to open multiple new outlets in West Bengal by 2026, with targeted locations including North Bengal.

These strategic expansions will pave the way for pan-India growth, with major metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai already on the radar. The ultimate goal? A flagship international outlet in London, making Saptapadi the first homegrown Bengali cuisine brand to go global at scale. 

Chef Ranjan often says: “If Italian and Thai food can win global hearts, why not Bengali cuisine?”

That vision is bold and clear - Saptapadi wants to open its first international outlet in London.

London, with its diverse diaspora and appreciation for Indian cuisine, is the ideal gateway to Europe. The brand aims to offer NRIs and global food lovers a genuine Bengali dining experience, unlike anything seen before.

A Call to Passionate Food Entrepreneurs

Saptapadi is now inviting driven, culturally rooted entrepreneurs to join this journey. Whether you are a seasoned business owner or a first-time investor, this is a low-risk, high-reward opportunity with full support from the Saptapadi team.

What you receive as a franchise owner:

• Full training from Chef Ranjan and his core culinary team

• Operational support from hiring to kitchen setup

• Localized marketing, PR, and social media promotion

• Menu innovation and exclusive dishes rolled out regularly

• Proven systems refined over 14 years of experience

This is not just a business. It’s a chance to become a custodian of Bengali culture, bringing people together through food, nostalgia, and shared tradition. The time to join is now as the franchise expansion accelerates. Early partners benefit from prime territory selection in strategic markets. First mover advantage establishes strong market positions before competitors emerge. The proven model reduces risks while the growth opportunity remains substantial.

In an era where speed and shortcuts dominate the food business, Saptapadi is building something different - a brand that honors the past, innovates in the present, and inspires the future. From reinventing thalis to curating unforgettable dining moments, this restaurant chain is not just growing-it is leading a cultural renaissance, one plate at a time.

Your city could be the next chapter in the Saptapadi story.

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