In 2013, two friends from Kolkata, Md Tamseel and Amjad Khan, began a small food venture with a clear conviction. The city did not need to depend on global fast food chains to enjoy great burgers. It could build a quality brand of its own.
Operating from a modest store, the founders focused on fundamentals and discipline over hype or fast scale. There was no corporate funding and no reliance on ready-made shortcuts. Every burger was prepared fresh, every sauce developed in-house. The emphasis was on consistency, taste, and trust, laying a durable foundation for long-term growth.
Over a decade later, that disciplined approach has translated into measurable success. Buns N Chicken has crossed the milestone of one million burgers sold and now runs three consistently high-performing outlets in Kolkata, supported by strong repeat demand and brand recall.
The brand’s recent surge in popularity has been driven by its Chicken Smash Burger, which has emerged as one of the city’s most talked-about food items over the past one and a half years. The product’s viral appeal has drawn customers from across Kolkata, often resulting in visible queues and steady footfall throughout the day.
With operations now stabilised and demand firmly established, the company is entering a new phase. For the first time since its inception, Buns N Chicken is opening up to external partners through a tightly controlled franchise programme. Only ten franchise partners will be onboarded in this initial phase, signalling a selective expansion strategy rather than rapid dilution.
For investors and first-time business owners, the proposition is straightforward. This is not a speculative startup, but a brand with a twelve-year operating track record, proven unit economics, and a flagship product that already commands citywide attention. Early partners are expected to benefit from strong brand pull, established systems, and first-mover advantage in untapped locations.
With limited slots and rising interest, the opportunity positions itself as a potentially lucrative entry into West Bengal’s quick service restaurant market, backed by a name that customers already trust.
Buns N Chicken
Established 2013, Kolkata
