CCI clears Lenexis consortium's stake buy in Burger King India operator

The Competition Commission of India approved the Lenexis Foodworks-led consortium's acquisition of a stake in Restaurant Brands Asia, master franchisee of Burger King in India. Deal structured via equity subscription, warrants, share purchase and an open offer, signaling consolidation across QSR portfolios including Chinese WOK and Momo Co.

— Filed Wed, 20 May, 2026, 22:06 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

CCI approved Lenexis Foodworks-led consortium's acquisition of a stake in Restaurant Brands Asia, the master franchisee of Burger King in India, via equity subscriptions, warrants, share purchase and an open offer.

Why this matters

First major ownership shift signal for Burger King India's operator, marking a regulatory green light for QSR consolidation under the Lenexis consortium spanning multiple cuisine formats.

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