Ghost Kitchens India, a leading food-tech platform, has acquired Shy Tiger Brands, a prominent cloud kitchen company headquartered in Ahmedabad. This acquisition follows Ghost Kitchens’ recent successful fundraising round of $5 million USD in February 2024, showcasing the company's financial strength and growth trajectory.

Established in 2018, Shy Tiger operates five multi-brand cloud kitchens across Ahmedabad, boasting an impressive annualized run rate (ARR) of INR 5 crores. Notable brands under its portfolio include KBOB’s and The Black Chimney. Ghost Kitchens’ acquisition of Shy Tiger aims to integrate its own brands into Shy Tiger’s infrastructure, thereby strengthening its foothold in Gujarat.

Commenting on the acquisition, Karan Tanna, Founder & CEO of Ghost Kitchens, expressed optimism about scaling existing brands and expanding into Ahmedabad and the wider Gujarat market. Tanna highlighted the strategic benefits of leveraging brand loyalty and high customer retention rates, anticipating improved unit economics and substantial revenue growth.

Ghost Kitchens has a track record of strategic acquisitions to enhance its operational capabilities. Previous acquisitions include technology firm WTF in 2022, enabling the development of proprietary technology, and Speak Burgers, led by celebrity Chef Vicky Ratnani, in February 2023, with plans for offline retail expansion.

Milapsinh Jadeja, Director of Shy Tiger, expressed confidence in Ghost Kitchens’ operational model and technological prowess, endorsing the partnership and validating Ghost Kitchens’ business strategy.

Founded in 2019, Ghost Kitchens operates over 15 company-owned and operated cloud kitchens in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, along with 1200 internet restaurants across 40 cities in India. With a focus on expanding its company-owned footprint, launching celebrity-endorsed brands, and venturing into retail, Ghost Kitchens aims to achieve an annualized revenue of approximately 200 crores within the next 2 years.

The acquisition of Shy Tiger Brands marks another milestone in Ghost Kitchens’ growth journey, signaling its commitment to delivering innovative dining experiences and expanding its presence across India.