Escala Technologies has been exclusively retained by a highly successful, rapidly growing QSR and cafe chain born in Kerala. Known for bridging traditional tea culture with a modern cafe vibe, the brand is ready to scale from its regional stronghold into a pan-India and international corporate powerhouse.
Role Overview
As CEO, you will partner with the founders to take full ownership of the P&L;, build a robust franchise framework, optimize centralized kitchen supply chains, and aggressively scale the brand’s footprint.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Expansion: Execute the blueprint to scale corporate and franchise units (FOFO/FOCO) across South India and overseas.
Operational Excellence:
Institutionalize strict SOPs across stores and central production to ensure absolute quality and service consistency.
Financial Leadership: Drive profitability, manage capital allocation, and prepare the company for potential future funding rounds
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Team Building: Modernize corporate governance and recruit top-tier heads for Operations, Logistics, and Marketing.
What We’re Looking For
Experience: 10+ years of senior executive experience (CEO, COO, or VP) strictly within the QSR, retail, or fast-casual food sector.
Scale Track Record: Proven success scaling a food brand from a handful of regional locations to a multi-city footprint (ideally 50+ units).
Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of central kitchen logistics, cold chain operations, and franchise models.
What We Offer
Competitive executive base salary + performance bonuses.