India’s largest bakery franchise, 7th Heaven, is claiming a pipeline of almost 30 UK sites.
Founded in 2011 by Arjun Chugh, 7th Heaven has since grown to more than 350 outlets in India, offering “3D cakes”, cupcakes, macarons, doughnuts, tarts, burgers, pizza, sandwiches and more.
7th Heaven is looking for franchise partners to launch here and has retained Lime Licensing Group franchise consultants in the UK market.
Its first UK site opened in September, in Reading, by franchisee Cake & More, led by Niharika Daruru, Nandini Gouni and Dedeepya Cherukuru.
Two more sites have since followed in Wandsworth, south London and Rugby.
Vishal Amin, regional director at Lime Licensing Group, said: “With 350-plus outlets across 125-plus cities, 7th Heaven has revolutionised the bakery experience with its live kitchen concept, allowing customers to watch any flavour and design being prepared live in just seven minutes – a true game changer in the industry. From intricate 3D designer cakes to delicate macarons, every store offers something special.”
Author: George Shaw
Former BBC journalist and founder and CEO of an award-winning London advertising and PR company for 20 years, providing restaurant consultancy services. Spent a decade as the director of communications of the Asian Catering Federation in the UK and lead judge for its various restaurant and chef awards programmes. Now returned to journalism, specialising in food and travel and currently the Editor-in-Chief for Taste London, Taste Asia, the Good Curry Guide and CEO of International Culinary Guides.