Zorko (brand)

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Zorko
Company type Private
Industry Restaurants
Genre Fast food
Founded Surat, Gujarat, India June 2020;3 years ago (2020-06)
FounderAmrit Nahar
Anand Nahar
Headquarters
Surat, Gujarat
,
India
Area served
India, Canada and more
Key people
Anand Nahar (CEO) Amrit Nahar (COO)
ProductsPizzas, Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps, and more.
Website www.zorko.in

Zorko (Brand of Food Lovers) is a pure vegetarian fast-food restaurant chain based in India. The company, founded by Anand Nahar and Amrit Nahar, focuses on offering a wide variety of dishes (over 80 items) at affordable prices. [1] Zorko gained significant recognition after appearing on Shark Tank India Season 3. [2]

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International Expansion

According to a CNBC article, Zorko has begun expanding its operations internationally in 2023. The chain opened a new franchise location in Toronto, Canada, marking its first step outside of India. [3] [4]

This international expansion follows Zorko's establishment of a strong domestic presence with over 400 employees and a presence in 38 cities across India. [5]

Shark Tank India Season 3 Appearance

In Shark Tank India Season 3, the Nahar brothers pitched their business model to the sharks (potential investors) highlighting their rapid expansion with over 150 outlets opened in just 17 months. [6] [7] They sought an investment of 1.5 crore rupees for a 1% stake in the company. However, there was no deal struck for Zorko. [8] [9] [10]

  1. "Shark Tank India 3: OYO CEO Stunned By Pitcher Who Once Tried To Invest In His Hotel Chain". News18. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  2. "Shark Tank India: Aman Gupta tears up signed cheque as entrepreneur brothers blow deal worth Rs 1.5 crore". The Indian Express. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  3. "Zorko starts export to USA, Canada, Australia and UAE". CNBCTV18. 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  4. "जोरको ब्रांड के जरिये विदेशों में भी भारत का नाम पंहुचा रहे हैं नाहर ब्रदर्स". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. "ZORKO Brand- India's fastest growing affordable Food Chain". 2022-09-10. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  6. "Zorko Amazes Food Industry With 108+ outlets In Less Than A Year". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  7. "'Cheque nahi fata, Aman ki kismat fati hai', Pitcher takes a dig at the shark; explains why". MensXP. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  8. "Aman Gupta tears cheque after making an offer to pitchers. Here's why". Hindustan Times. 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  9. "'Bhai tu mujhe maaf kar': Aman Gupta tears cheque after making an offer on Shark Tank India 3". Business Today (in Hindi). 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  10. IANS (2024-01-31). "Shark Tank India 3: Aman Gupta Tears Cheque After Pitcher Duo Remain Indecisive; Fellow Sharks Surprised". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.

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