The Rameshwaram Cafe, a South Indian quick-service restaurant chain, recorded a 62 percent increase in revenue to Rs 17.8 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 11 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies.
Nearly 70 percent of the company’s revenue came from the sale of services, mainly through royalty fees, which contributed Rs 12.3 crore in FY25. Revenue from the sale of goods stood at Rs 3.3 crore, while other operating income totaled Rs 2 crore during the year.
On the expenditure side, the company reported purchases worth Rs 4.5 crore in FY25, accounting for close to 30 percent of its total spending and marking a 50 percent rise from Rs 3 crore in FY24. Meanwhile, advertising and business promotion expenses declined sharply to Rs 44 lakh in FY25 from Rs 85 lakh in the previous year.
Overall expenses increased 72 percent to Rs 15 crore in FY25, compared with Rs 8.7 crore in FY24. Despite the higher costs, the company reported a net profit of Rs 2 crore in FY25, slightly higher than Rs 1.8 crore recorded a year earlier.
Founded in 2021 by husband-wife duo Raghavendra Rao and Divya Raghavendra Rao, The Rameshwaram Cafe has quickly gained popularity as a premium South Indian quick-service restaurant brand known for its traditional flavors and high hygiene standards. The brand first gained strong traction in Bengaluru and later expanded to Hyderabad and Mumbai.
The cafe specializes in traditional South Indian breakfast and snack items prepared fresh throughout the day. Popular menu items include Masala dosa varieties such as the Ghee Podi Masala Dosa and dishes like Idli and Vada.
The chain currently operates multiple outlets across Bengaluru along with locations in Hyderabad and Mumbai, and is planning its international expansion with a new cafe launch in Dubai in 2026.
