Haldiram's opens first UK restaurant in London's Leicester Square, eyes European push

Temasek-backed Indian snack and QSR giant Haldiram's has launched its debut UK outlet in Leicester Square, anchoring a diaspora-led European expansion strategy. The move signals rising ambition from Indian F&B majors to plant flagship sites in premium Western tourist corridors.

— Filed Sat, 27 Jun, 2026, 09:47 IST · Source Financial Times · India · Updated

Temasek-backed Indian snack and QSR major Haldiram's opens its first UK restaurant in London's Leicester Square, marking a European expansion push for the diaspora-focused food brand.

Why this matters

Haldiram's UK debut shifts the brand from packaged snacks export to flagship QSR operator abroad, signaling a structured rollout beyond India after recent Temasek backing.

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