Started by Australian-French restaurateur Jean-Pierre Corgnet in 2001 in Queensland, Australia, Crepe Cafe is set to make its India debut offering both sweet and savory crepes. Corgnet, chairman of Crepe Cafe said, “I think India is a huge market for us because of its young population and a growing middle class with high spending power. Moreover, the concept of crepe is similar to south Indian dosa, which will lead to an easier and quick adoption.”
The first two cafes will launch in New Delhi and Mumbai by September with the aim of reaching ten cafes by the end of this year. Over the next five years, the company plans to open 100 outlets across tier I cities in the country.
“We understand that a large number of Indians are vegetarian, compared to France, Australia, or West Asia. So, we will be using 100% egg-free batter to make crepes and 70% of our menu will be vegetarian,” added Corgnet. The food services market in India is projected to touch $75 billion by 2021 from $45 billion in 2016, growing at an annual average rate of 10%.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
