Elior India, part of France-based Elior Group, has acquired a majority stake in Platos, a Bengaluru-based cafeteria management company founded by Arjun Subramanian and Raj Jain in 2019. The move represents a strong push towards building a digital-first model of workplace dining in India, blending Elior’s culinary expertise with Platos’ technology-driven cafeteria solutions.

Platos began as a cafeteria-tech platform and has since grown into a pan-India digital and aggregation solution. The company partners with food brands and institutional caterers, giving corporates more flexibility and choice in workplace dining. With Elior’s global standards in food safety and operations, the acquisition is set to bring greater reliability and efficiency for corporate clients across India.

Highlighting the importance of the deal, Rohit Sawhney, CEO of Elior India, said, "Institutional dining in India is at a turning point. Clients no longer evaluate partners on food alone; they want transparency, accountability, and technology that makes workplace dining seamless. With Platos joining the Elior family, we are shaping more transparent, trusted, and engaging dining ecosystems for workforces across the country. And with Elior’s global expertise and scale, we are uniquely placed to deliver these outcomes with consistency and trust".

Adding to this, Raj Jain, Co-founder of Platos, said, "We started Platos to simplify workplace dining, from meal ordering to subsidy management. Over time, we’ve grown into a digital and aggregation platform trusted by leading corporates, bringing greater flexibility and choice. Partnering with Elior is an exciting step; it gives us the scale to grow faster and the opportunity to reimagine workplace dining. With Elior’s culinary strength and our technology, we can redefine cafeteria experiences for the future of work".

By 2026, Elior and Platos are expected to serve over 1.5 lakh meals daily across 150+ establishments, significantly expanding Elior’s presence in digital-first dining. For corporates, the partnership translates into one integrated provider handling everything from food preparation and vendor compliance to digital cafeteria operations and employee engagement. For employees, it promises a more seamless app-based experience, offering choice, convenience, and consistency.

Looking ahead, the joint roadmap includes enhancing pre-ordering systems, cafeteria analytics, and sustainability-led initiatives aimed at reducing food waste and improving efficiency. With Elior’s global experience and Platos’ digital innovation, the collaboration is poised to set new benchmarks in institutional dining and reshape workplace meals into a blend of taste, technology, and trust.

About Elior India: 

 Established in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Elior India delivers premium food services for corporate, education, and healthcare sectors. A subsidiary of the €6.05 billion Elior Group, the company serves over 90,000 meals daily across major Indian cities. With a team of 1,700+ professionals, Elior India focuses on chef-led innovation, nutrition, and sustainability.

About Platos:

Founded in 2019, Platos is a technology-led cafeteria platform that digitizes meal ordering, cafeteria operations, and subsidy management. It partners with leading corporate kitchens and caters to companies across multiple cities in India, ensuring hygiene, compliance, and customer-focused experiences.