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Authentic Indian QSR Expansions

Tarka Indian Kitchen Launched Its Third Houston Location

— December 13, 2019 — Business
The Tarka Indian Kitchen is a Austin-based quick-serve chain renowned for its high-quality dishes that are authentic and affordable. It was recently recognized as one of the “Most Exciting Austin Fast Casuals” by QSR Magazine and the brand recently announced a new location in Upper Kirby.

“We couldn’t be more excited to expand in Houston and there’s no better place to do it than in the thriving Upper Kirby neighborhood,” said Tarka CEO and Co-Founder Tinku Saini. “At Tarka, our primary mission is to serve healthy, affordable, customizable Indian food in a welcoming environment where people love to gather, all while running an operation that is environmentally conscious. This is exactly what guests at our Upper Kirby restaurant can expect to experience when we open in January. It’s also important for us to be involved in the neighborhoods we serve, so we can’t wait to become an integral part of this community.”


Image Credit: Tarka Indian Kitchen
Trend Themes
1. Authentic Indian QSR - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a fast-casual Indian restaurant chain that offers authentic and affordable dishes.
2. Expansion in Houston - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish new locations in thriving neighborhoods of Houston to cater to the growing demand for Indian cuisine.
3. Customizable Indian Food - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a QSR concept that allows customers to personalize their Indian food orders for a unique dining experience.
Industry Implications
1. Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate authentic Indian flavors and dishes into the QSR segment to offer customers a diverse range of culinary options.
2. Food and Beverage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative food and beverage products inspired by authentic Indian cuisine to cater to the global market.
3. Restaurant Franchise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a franchise model for Indian restaurants, offering a turnkey solution for entrepreneurs to enter the Indian QSR market.
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