Dishoom secures £300M valuation, eyes US expansion

Dishoom started in 2010 with one restaurant. Now, they've secured their first private equity investment with a valuation of £300M 🍛💰 The Thakrar brothers have built something seriously impressive - no wonder L Catterton (backed by LVMH) want to get involved: → 12 UK restaurants from that single original location → Pre-tax profits jumped from £4.7M to £7.4M last year → Sales exceeded £100M for the first time → Hired nearly 300 new staff to support expansion And following a successful New York pop-up last summer, the US expansion is impending. Their first location is set to open in 2026. The sector has been brutal for most operators, but Dishoom has managed to thrive by focusing on authentic experiences and proper hospitality. And they're not just expanding restaurants, either. They're testing overnight rooms in Notting Hill as a potential hotel concept - going down the Nobu route with smart diversification beyond their core business. The founding team is staying to lead the business, which shows L Catterton understands you don't mess with a winning formula. From one restaurant to £300M valuation in 14 years. En route to becoming a proper hospitality empire 🔥