Born in a 200-sq-ft Greenwich Village storefront in 2002, TKRC turned the humble Kolkata “kati roll” into a cult-favorite New York grab-and-go brand that now draws lunchtime queues in Midtown and late-night crowds in the Village. Each roll is cooked-to-order, travels well, and requires only a flattop, making the concept highly portable and labor-light. After proving the model outside NYC with two franchised stores in Dallas (Apr 2024) and Plano (Aug 2024), the brand is opening white-space in most major U.S. markets.
Why Own a Kati Roll Franchise?
22-year operating track record with a rabid social media & press following (“cult favorite”)
Simple menu, low equipment package (flattop + rational + ventless hood strategy +), 4–5 crew per shift.
Small-footprint buildouts from 400 – 1,200 sq ft keep CapEx and rents modest.
Diverse revenue dayparts: breakfast paratha wraps, lunch lines, late-night traffic.
Digital-first systems: kiosk ordering, delivery-optimized packaging, loyalty app.
Halal, vegetarian & vegan SKUs tap fast-growing consumer segments.
Multi-unit territory rights available; first-unit fee ≈ $40k, 6% royalty (per FDD).