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Expanding retail and fast-casual offerings to redefine Indian cuisine accessibility.

• Mission: The Cumin Club aims to redefine how Indian cuisine is experienced globally by delivering authentic, high-quality meals through innovative meal kits and scalable fast-casual restaurants.  
• Innovation: Offering over 30 regional dishes made from all-natural ingredients, The Cumin Club uses advanced freeze-drying technology to preserve flavor and nutrition without preservatives, making it convenient for consumers while maintaining authenticity.  
• Market Opportunity: With growing demand for ethnic food, The Cumin Club targets the Indian diaspora and broader audiences interested in exploring diverse culinary experiences. The company is poised for growth through retail meal kits, simmer sauces, and expanding restaurant locations.  
• Expansion Plans: Capital raised will support scaling production, enhancing retail partnerships, expanding to 10 restaurant locations, and increasing retail presence to 2,000 stores.  
• Growth Metrics: The company has already served over 1.8 million meals and achieved $10 million in lifetime revenue, demonstrating strong demand and operational success.  
• Commitment to Sustainability: The Cumin Club prioritizes cultural authenticity and sustainability, offering a scalable solution for delivering high-quality, accessible Indian cuisine to a wider audience.

The Cumin Club delivers authentic Indian cuisine to homes and tables worldwide through innovative meal kits and scalable fast-casual restaurants. Their offerings include over 30 regional dishes made from all-natural ingredients and preserved through advanced freeze-drying technology to maintain nutritional value and flavor without preservatives. The company’s commitment to quality and cultural authenticity makes it a favorite among the Indian diaspora and broader audiences interested in exploring diverse culinary experiences. By leveraging technology and expertise, The Cumin Club aims to redefine how Indian food is experienced globally.

The capital raised through this offering will be directed towards expanding into the retail meal kit and simmer sauce categories, as well as opening additional fast-casual restaurant locations across the U.S. Funds will also be allocated to scaling production capabilities, enhancing retail partnerships, and building a robust operational team to support the company’s growth. This initiative positions The Cumin Club as a leader in the growing ethnic food market, catering to the rising demand for authentic, accessible, and high-quality Indian cuisine.

Company Info

A provider of authentic Indian meal kits and scalable fast-casual restaurant experiences with a focus on quality and sustainability.

The Cumin Club provides authentic Indian flavors through meal kits and a fast-casual restaurant concept. Its freeze-dried meal kits are designed to retain nutrition and flavor, offering 30+ dishes that cater to various dietary needs, from vegan and vegetarian to allergen-free options. The fast-casual restaurants operate efficiently with pre-prepared sauces and customizable menu items, positioning the brand as a scalable solution for Indian cuisine.

With over 1.8 million meals served and $10 million in lifetime revenue, The Cumin Club leverages innovative technology and a focus on authenticity to address gaps in the ethnic food market. Its ambitious expansion plans aim to reach 10 restaurant locations and 2,000 retail stores, making high-quality Indian food more accessible while maintaining its dedication to cultural authenticity and sustainability.