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Belgian Waffle Co expands to Southeast Asia

By Sarah ChenIndia
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Indian-headquartered Belgian Waffle Co has partnered with VF Franchise Consulting to expand into Southeast Asia. The chain is operated under small kiosk and cafe models, and is best known for its waffle sandwiches. “The Belgian Waffle Co has seen exponential growth in India in less than three years with unprecedented success,” said Shrey Aggarwal, cofounder of The Belgian Waffle Co.

“Our vision is to be a Global Player in the QSR segment, being recognised for dessert offerings and our values of affordability, quality and simplicity.”

Founded in 2015, Belgian Waffle Co now has more than 200 outlets in 55 cities in India, Nepal and Dubai.

Belgian Waffle Co expands to Southeast Asia

“We are delighted about partnering with The Belgian Waffle Co as the company seeks to expand further into Southeast Asia,” said Sean T Ngo, CEO of VF Franchise Consulting.

“Belgian waffles have universal appeal amongst Asians and non-Asians alike. They have taken a fork-and-knife approach to eating waffles and turned the industry upside down into a fast, on-the-go food for people who enjoy delicious-tasting breakfasts, snacks and desserts and a business that offers potential fast returns.”

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific countries in Southeast Asia will The Belgian Waffle Co be expanding into?

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The article states that The Belgian Waffle Co has partnered with VF Franchise Consulting to expand into Southeast Asia. However, it does not specify which individual countries within the region are targeted for this expansion.

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What is the primary business model used by The Belgian Waffle Co for its outlets?

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The Belgian Waffle Co operates its outlets using small kiosk and cafe models. These formats are designed to offer fast, on-the-go food, catering to people looking for quick breakfasts, snacks, and desserts.

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What is the key differentiator of The Belgian Waffle Co's product offering?

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The company is best known for its waffle sandwiches, which transform traditional fork-and-knife waffle eating into a fast, on-the-go food. This approach aims to provide delicious-tasting breakfasts, snacks, and desserts quickly.

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When was The Belgian Waffle Co founded, and how many outlets does it currently have?

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The Belgian Waffle Co was founded in 2015. It currently operates more than 200 outlets across 55 cities, with a presence in India, Nepal, and Dubai.

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