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The favorite and most trusted snacks and food brand of every common and special family in India, ‘Haldiram’s’ has now established its presence across the seven seas in the capital of Britain, London. As soon as Haldiram’s new outlet opened in London’s famous ‘Leicester Square’, a huge crowd of Indian expatriates and local people gathered there. Videos of long lines outside this new store are becoming increasingly viral on social media. However, what has grabbed the most attention on the internet about this international outlet is the shocking prices of the dishes mentioned on its menu card.
The prices of the dishes available in this outlet in London are easily compared to the country’s capital Delhi or other cities of India. about seven times more Are.
London vs India: huge difference in food prices
Street food, which is available at very affordable prices in India, is having a huge impact on the pockets of customers in London. Let us see the direct difference in prices between the two countries:
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Pani Puri (Golgappa): While in India a plate of delicious Pani Puri is usually available for ₹ 75, in Haldiram’s in London, customers have to pay ₹ 6.50 for the same. around ₹830 Have to pay.
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Pav Bhaji: India’s most popular budget-friendly dish ‘Pav Bhaji’ costs £9.90 at London store Approximately ₹1,270 Have to loosen up.
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Garlic Naan: The price of a garlic naan coming out of the tandoor there is £5 i.e. around ₹640 Has been laid.
Short menu and special description for foreign customers
The menu card of the London outlet is not as vast and spread out as in India. Keeping in mind the foreign guests and local tastes, the menu here has been made very small and consists of selected dishes. The special thing is that each dish in the menu is given its complete description (Details/Description), so that it becomes easier for British and other foreign customers to better understand the taste, spiciness and ingredients used in Indian dishes.
Why are prices so expensive in London?
Business experts and market researchers have given two main reasons behind this premium rate card of Haldiram:
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Premium Branding Strategy: Haldiram’s in India positions itself as an affordable and middle-class family restaurant. In contrast, the company in London established itself as a ‘Premium Indian Casual Dining Brand’ (Premium Indian Casual Dining Spot).
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High Operating Cost: In one of the most expensive cities in the world like London, the operating costs of running a restaurant (e.g. high rent for prime location, high staff salaries) are much higher than in India. Apart from this, the import duty imposed on the import of spices and special ingredients to give authentic Indian taste and the stringent tax rules there are also responsible for this 7 times higher price.
London outlet opened with the thinking of 24 year old Riya Aggarwal
Together at this gorgeous restaurant in London seating capacity of 110 people Is. The 24 year old young entrepreneur of the Agarwal family is behind this big international expansion of Haldiram. Riya Agarwal The brain and his important role are being told.
Riya herself completed her higher education by living in London for about 11 years. During his stay in London, he realized that the craze for Indian food was continuously increasing among the people of Britain. Riya believes that with the right strategy, Haldiram can be made a household and well-known name in the UK market also. With this vision the company has entered the British food market.