Tony Macaroni, the Scotland-based Italian casual-dining brand, owned by the Scotland-based hospitality group Viva Italia Group, is set to enter India and the UAE in 2026 through a franchise-led expansion strategy. The brand plans to strengthen its presence across the UAE, the wider GCC and India through a structured three-year rollout focused on building a scalable franchise network and long-term regional capability.
Tony Macaroni’s India expansion will be driven through a franchise partnership with Franchise India, facilitated by FranGlobal, the international arm of Franchise India. The partnership intends to identify and develop franchising opportunities across multiple high-potential locations in the country. FranGlobal describes itself as Franchise India’s international business arm.
“With a strong foothold in Scotland and UK, Tony Macaroni is now making its entry into the UAE and Indian markets, creating a robust foundation for international growth,” said Mr. Gaurav Marya, Chairman, Franchise India Group. “Through a structured franchise model, world-class training and a consistent guest experience, the brand is well positioned to build meaningful regional scale across these high-opportunity markets.”
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Established in 2007, Tony Macaroni operates 13 restaurants across Scotland and is part of the Viva Italia Group. The brand’s official franchise platform cites nearly two decades of operational experience, with franchise support covering training, marketing, operations and launch. Its current network includes restaurants across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Hamilton, Livingston, Dunfermline and other Scottish locations.
The brand has outlined ambitions to expand to more than 100 locations by 2030. Its growth strategy centres on an accessible, high-volume family-dining format suited to city centres, retail parks, shopping centres and leisure destinations. The concept combines pizza, pasta and Italian favourites with a relaxed, family-friendly ambience, targeting groups, families and casual diners.
Tony Macaroni is known for its Italian cuisine, consistent guest experience and operationally efficient restaurant format. The brand has developed streamlined menu and preparation systems intended to simplify kitchen operations and training, while restaurant layouts are designed to support faster service, appropriate staffing levels and cost discipline.
The brand has also earned industry recognition in the UK. Tony Macaroni won the Small Chain category at the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association’s industry awards in 2022, following earlier recognition at the Pizza & Pasta Industry Awards.
With its established UK presence and a franchise model built around operational support, Tony Macaroni’s entry into India and the UAE signals its next phase of international expansion across high-growth dining and foodservice markets. The brand plans to strengthen its presence across the UAE, the wider GCC and India through a structured three-year rollout focused on building a scalable franchise network and long-term regional capability.
Tony Macaroni’s India expansion will be driven through a franchise partnership with Franchise India, facilitated by FranGlobal, the international arm of Franchise India. The partnership intends to identify and develop franchising opportunities across multiple high-potential locations in the country. FranGlobal describes itself as Franchise India’s international business arm.
“With a strong foothold in Scotland and UK, Tony Macaroni is now making its entry into the UAE and Indian markets, creating a robust foundation for international growth,” said Mr. Gaurav Marya, Chairman, Franchise India Group. “Through a structured franchise model, world-class training and a consistent guest experience, the brand is well positioned to build meaningful regional scale across these high-opportunity markets.”
Established in 2007, Tony Macaroni operates 13 restaurants across Scotland and is part of the Viva Italia Group. The brand’s official franchise platform cites nearly two decades of operational experience, with franchise support covering training, marketing, operations and launch. Its current network includes restaurants across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Hamilton, Livingston, Dunfermline and other Scottish locations.
The brand has outlined ambitions to expand to more than 100 locations by 2030. Its growth strategy centres on an accessible, high-volume family-dining format suited to city centres, retail parks, shopping centres and leisure destinations. The concept combines pizza, pasta and Italian favourites with a relaxed, family-friendly ambience, targeting groups, families and casual diners.
Tony Macaroni is known for its Italian cuisine, consistent guest experience and operationally efficient restaurant format. The brand has developed streamlined menu and preparation systems intended to simplify kitchen operations and training, while restaurant layouts are designed to support faster service, appropriate staffing levels and cost discipline.
The brand has also earned industry recognition in the UK. Tony Macaroni won the Small Chain category at the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association’s industry awards in 2022, following earlier recognition at the Pizza & Pasta Industry Awards.
With its established UK presence and a franchise model built around operational support, Tony Macaroni’s entry into India and the UAE signals its next phase of international expansion across high-growth dining and foodservice markets.
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