McDonald’s India

McDonald's in India is a locally owned and managed company run by Indians, employing local staff, sourcing from local suppliers to serve its customers.

In India, the brand McDonald’s is managed by two entities…Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt Limited, led by Mr. Vikram Bakshi, is spread across North & East of India; and Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt Limited, led by Ms. Smita Jatia, is spread across West & South of India.

Today, we are 235 restaurants strong and counting, with our presence spread across 45 cities in the country

When we opened our doors in India at Basant Lok in New Delhi in October 1996, it was the 95th country where the McDonald’s was operating. India was the only country in McDonald’s system, serving a menu which did not have any beef or pork based products.

It was also the first country and the only country in McDonald’s system to have completely segregated vegetarian and non vegetarian cooking section the kitchen.India is the only country where the menu has significant number of products like McAloo Tikki Burger, Chicken McGrill, Pizza McPuff, McVeggie, Chicken Maharaja Mac etc that have been locally innovated. Today, our menu in India has a healthy balance of both

We are committed to India, and respect the culture and sensitivities existing in the local community, yet remain innovative that we are globally known for.