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Oyo re-enters food biz with Townhouse Cafe QSR chain

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Oyo re-enters food biz with Townhouse Cafe QSR chain
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Oyo re-enters food biz with Townhouse Cafe QSR chain Hospitality major Oyo has forayed into the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space with the launch of its in-house brand, Townhouse Cafe. These cafes will be rolled out across company-serviced hotels (Townhouse by Oyo). Oyo has piloted the model since January 2025, covering 100 hotels across India. Over the coming months, it plans to scale this up in phases, targeting an ambitious 1,500 hotels, as per the company’s press release. Guests can place food orders through Oyo’s app as well as partner OTAs. In addition to in-house kitchens, the company is rolling out QSR carts and lobby stores under the Townhouse Cafe brand to offer ready-to-eat meals. According to the release, OYO is building a network of food and beverage experts across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Indore, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Lucknow to support its food service operations. While Oyo is yet to file its full FY25 financials, the IPO-bound company reported revenue of Rs 5,389 crore in FY24, slightly down from Rs 5,464 crore in FY23. However, a 16% reduction in expenses helped it post a net profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 230 crore for the year. The QSR venture seems to be part of Oyo’s broader push to boost revenue through allied services. This isn’t the company’s first foray into food — it launched a cloud kitchen business in 2019 but exited during the pandemic. While food operations are a natural extension of the hotel business, they require a distinct skill set and dedicated teams. Oyo likely gained valuable insights from its initial attempt and now appears better prepared to scale its food business in a more sustainable and strategic manner.

Trade Spotlight: How should you trade SBI Life, Max Financial Services, BEML, Asahi India Glass, City Union Bank, and others on Muhurat trading day?

Money ControlMoney Control · 8m ago
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade SBI Life, Max Financial Services, BEML, Asahi India Glass, City Union Bank, and others on Muhurat trading day?
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Here are some top buy ideas for Muhurat Trading Day: 1. Asahi India Glass: Recently broke out of a descending parallel channel with strong volume, indicating a continuation of its bullish trend. Target: Rs 825. Stop-Loss: Rs 715. 2. Vedant Fashions: Currently in a long-term uptrend after breaking out of a consolidation range. Target: Rs 1,540. Stop-Loss: Rs 1,335. 3. BEML: Consolidating within a wide range, showing potential for a breakout. Target: Rs 4,490. Stop-Loss: Rs 3,880. 4. City Union Bank: Retesting its breakout with high buying volumes, confirming a potential upward move. Target: Rs 187. Stop-Loss: Rs 170. 5. Laurus Labs: Broke out of a double bottom pattern with significant buying. Target: Rs 518. Stop-Loss: Rs 478. 6. Max Financial Services: In a strong uptrend, respecting its 50-day EMA. MACD indicator suggests further bullish movement. Target: Rs 1,350. Stop-Loss: Rs 1,250. 7. IRB Infrastructure Developers: Expected to break out from its rangebound formation for an upward move. Target: Rs 56. Stop-Loss: Rs 49. 8. SBI Life Insurance Company: Witnessed profit booking, but found support near important retracement zone. Revival of uptrend expected. Target: Rs 1,730. Stop-Loss: Rs 1,560. 9. Punjab National Bank: In oversold territory near its demand area, suggesting a rebound and upward move. Target: Rs 106. Stop-Loss: Rs 93. Disclaimer: These are the views of investment experts and it is recommended to consult certified experts before making any investment decisions.

Zolostays sells college accommodation biz to Good Host Spaces for Rs 108 Cr

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Zolostays sells college accommodation biz to Good Host Spaces for Rs 108 Cr
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In October 2023, Alta Capital is said to have acquired the entire 100% stake held by Goldman Sachs and Warburg Pincus in Good Host Spaces for a reported $320 million. Co-living and home rental startup Zolostays has sold its student housing business, which manages accommodation for colleges and universities, to Good Host Spaces, as part of the firm’s move to focus on its core offerings. The board of Zolo Stays has approved a special resolution to sell the undertaking through a slump sale valued at Rs 107.8 crore (approximately $12.5 million), according to regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies. Of the total consideration of Rs 107.8 crore, Rs 97.02 crore (90%) will be paid in cash, while the remaining Rs 10.78 crore will be settled through debentures issued by Good Host Spaces to Zolo Stays. Good Host Spaces owns and operates third-party, purpose-built student accommodations located within leading university campuses such as Manipal University, OP Jindal Global University, and Shoolini University. “The sale will enable the company to focus on its core business operations and pursue growth opportunities in those areas. The lump sum consideration will improve the company’s liquidity position and strengthen its balance sheet,” the company added in the filings. Zolostays also raised Rs 20 crore debt by issuing non-convertible debentures to VentureSoul Managers India LLP for business expansion, meeting working capital and others, a separate resolution shows. Zolostays has secured over $110 million in funding to date, including a $56 million Series C round led by Investcorp and Mirae Asset. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Nexus Ventures is the largest external stakeholder, followed by Investcorp and Mirae Asset. Zolo Stays recorded an 11.4% year-on-year growth in revenue to Rs 204.4 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2024, while its losses narrowed by 17.4% to Rs 57 crore in the same period. The sale is an interesting development in the segment, where Good Host Spaces has stolen a march over competition in more ways than one. From funding to significant tie-ups with fast-expanding University campuses, it has built a strong business that might have convinced existing ZoloStays stakeholders to opt out. The distinct approaches taken by the acquired and the acquirer, in terms of offering independent PG accommodation versus captive campuses, is a good indicator of where the market has shifted, and it should be interesting to see how GHS handles the acquired business now.

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