Mast Banarasi Paan, one of India’s leading organised tobacco-free paan café chains, has made its Kolkata debut with the opening of its first outlet at 20B, Lake Place Road, Lake Market, KalighatPositioned as a modern, family-friendly paan café, the new outlet brings an organised, hygienic and 100% tobacco-free paan experience to the city, combining traditional Banarasi flavours with contemporary offerings.The outlet was inaugurated in the presence of PNThakur, Founder & CEO, Mast Banarasi Paan, along with franchise partners Vinod Kumar Lakhmani and Manvi LakhmaniThe Kolkata launch marks the brand’s entry into another major metropolitan market and creates a platform for further franchise expansion across the city.Designed as an organised and tobacco-free family café, the outlet focuses on quality, hygiene and consistency while offering a wide range of traditional and contemporary paan flavoursThe café is positioned as an after-lunch and after-dinner destination, giving families and consumers a comfortable setting to enjoy paan as part of their dining and social experience.Speaking at the launch, PNThakur, Founder & CEO, Mast Banarasi Paan, said, “Kolkata is an important market for us as we expand our presence across key cities in IndiaWith this outlet, we want to bring together the traditional character of Banarasi paan with a modern, organised and family-friendly café experienceWe see significant potential to grow further in Kolkata through the right franchise partnerships while maintaining our focus on quality, hygiene and consistency.”Beyond walk-in customers, the Kolkata outlet will also service online bulk orders and paan catering requirements for weddings, parties, corporate gatherings, private celebrations and other eventsThis will allow customers across the city to access Mast Banarasi Paan’s organised catering experience beyond the café.The Kolkata entry comes as Mast Banarasi Paan continues to scale its national presenceThe brand currently operates 400+ outlets across 320+ cities and 20+ states and serves nearly 1 lakh paans dailyAs part of its next phase of growth, the company plans to expand its network to 600 outlets over the next two years, with a focus on metropolitan as well as Tier II and Tier III markets.The brand’s expansion is being driven through its franchise-led model, supported by technology-enabled processes, central sourcing, standardised operating systems and investments in supply chain capabilitiesThe company is also exploring strategic growth capital to support geographical expansion, strengthen technology and supply chain infrastructure, and enhance its franchise partner ecosystemIn addition, Mast Banarasi Paan is evaluating opportunities in international markets with sizeable Indian diaspora populations.With its Kolkata debut, the brand aims to establish a strong presence in the city while creating opportunities for local franchise partnersThe company will continue to focus on disciplined expansion, product innovation, operational consistency and its 100% tobacco-free proposition as it works towards its 600-outlet target.
Mast Banarasi Paan Launches first Outlet in Kolkata, Brings Organised Tobacco-Free Family Paan Café to the City
