The smallest of joys can bring us great pleasure in troubling times. And while the public stresses over the current pandemic and the recession it has brought with it, even a delicious dessert at the end of our meal can become a source of happiness and the highlight of our day. Bearing testimony to this truth is the growing success story of The Belgian Waffle Co. – which has emerged as a market leader in the on-the-go dessert segment in India, and had been expanding in an impressive way recently, despite the unprecedented challenges of this year.
About The Belgian Waffle Co.
Owned and operated by Bloombay Enterprises LLP, The Belgian Waffle Co. was started in 2015 by Shrey Aggarwal and his wife, Alisha Shirodkar Aggarwal. Shrey had been exposed to a plethora of interesting food concepts during his work stint internationally. This gave rise, within the couple, to a mission to spread a similar sense of taste and delight back in India, leading to the birth of the brand. As the very name suggests, The Belgian Waffle Co. specializes in the uniquely European dessert of waffles—mouth-watering batter cooked in latticed irons that give them their unique shape, and are incredible bombs of flavor when paired with a variety of ice-creams or toppings. Their biggest USP and reason for success in a country like India is the quality of their batter, which remains unmatched even with the explosion of the waffle market in the country – perfectly crisp,100% eggless, and vegetarian (resonated in their tagline “Because Batter Matters”).
On The Menu
While waffles remain their core product, over the last five years, they have broadened their scope to launch exciting new innovations like the Waffle Cake, Ice Cream Waff-Wich, Mini Pancakes, and a variety of beverages. Their most recent addition is the savory baked potato Waffle Tots topped with sauces and cheese a pioneer in its segment! They also have some upcoming exciting additions to their store menu, including the Stroopwafel, and are all set to make their entry into the FMCG retail space with their original premixes and ready-to-eat snacks.
The Growth Story
From opening their first store in Mumbai’s Nariman Point five years ago, to boasting of more than 230+ stores in 60+ cities now spanning three countries – India, Nepal and even in Bangladesh(opening soon) – The Belgian Waffle Co. has truly come a long way. Besides their strong multi-outlet presence in metros like Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune, Kolkata, Bengaluru, they are also making tremendous inroads into the country’s two- and three-tier cities, including territories like Meerut, Agra, Gwalior, Ujjain, Trichy, Amravati and Rajahmundry. They have even recently opened their first ever outlet in Srinagar!
The Belgian Waffle Co. is expanding in markets known for their love of traditional Indian sweets is a true testament to their success. They have even opened 12 new stores between June and October this year, both company and franchisee-owned. For the fact that they have been able to crest the impact of this pandemic and retain their strong foothold in these trying times, they express their gratitude to their faithful, loyal and loving customers—the backbone of their success!
