Elior India.
Hammurabi & Solomon Advises Elior India on Strategic Majority Stake Acquisition in Platos Foods: New Delhi, September 9, 2025 — Hammurabi & Solomon Partners has successfully advised Elior India Food Services LLP, a subsidiary of the France-headquartered Elior Group, on its acquisition of a majority stake in Platos Foods Private Limited. This strategic deal marks a significant milestone in Elior India’s growth trajectory, positioning the company to expand its footprint in India’s rapidly evolving workplace dining sector.
The legal firm provided comprehensive advisory services throughout the acquisition process, including transaction structuring, legal due diligence, negotiation, drafting, and finalization of the definitive agreements. The deal was led by Jyoti Kumar Chaudhary, Senior Partner at Hammurabi & Solomon, with support from Senior Associates Shubham Tripathi and Aeshwarya Sisodia, and Associate Kushagra Verma.
A Strategic Acquisition in the Workplace Dining Industry
Platos Foods, founded in 2019 by Arjun Subramanian and Raj Jain, is a digital-first cafeteria management company that has quickly grown into one of India’s leading tech-driven platforms for institutional food services. The company operates across seven major cities, offering a highly efficient workplace dining experience through its aggregation model and proprietary cafeteria technology. Platos partners with food brands and institutional caterers to simplify and enhance food services in the corporate sector.
The acquisition of a majority stake in Platos represents a significant step for Elior India as it aims to leverage its global culinary expertise and operational scale to further strengthen its presence in India. With this acquisition, Elior plans to integrate Platos’ innovative digital solutions into its business model, offering corporates a seamless dining experience that combines high-quality food, customer choice, and cutting-edge technology.
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Platos India.
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Global Expertise Meets Local Innovation
Elior Group, a global leader in the food services industry, has a strong reputation for delivering culinary excellence and operational efficiency across a wide range of sectors, from corporate dining to healthcare. By acquiring Platos, Elior India aims to bolster its position in the Indian market, aligning its global resources with Platos’ innovative approach to digital workplace dining.
Together, Elior and Platos plan to redefine workplace dining in India. The partnership is expected to enhance the dining experience for employees and employers alike, providing greater food quality, transparency, and variety, all powered by technology.
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Projected Growth and Future Plans
Looking ahead, the partnership between Elior and Platos is set to serve over 1,50,000 meals daily across 150+ establishments in India by 2026. This growth trajectory reflects both companies’ commitment to driving innovation and operational excellence within India’s food service industry.
The acquisition also signals Elior’s intent to build a more sustainable and efficient food service model, which prioritizes consumer choice and digital integration while maintaining high standards of food quality.
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Hammurabi & Solomon’s Role
Hammurabi & Solomon’s expertise in both cross-border and domestic M&A was pivotal in ensuring a smooth transaction process. The firm’s deep knowledge of the legal intricacies involved in such deals, combined with its experience in managing complex corporate transactions, enabled Elior India to navigate the regulatory and operational challenges inherent in a cross-border acquisition.
Adv Jyoti Kumar Chaudhary, Hammurabi & Solomon.
The legal team, led by Jyoti Kumar Chaudhary, has extensive experience in handling strategic acquisitions, especially in the food services and technology sectors, which made them the perfect fit for Elior India in this transaction.
The acquisition of Platos Foods by Elior India is a significant development in the evolving landscape of workplace dining, bringing together the strength of Elior’s global operations and Platos’ innovative digital solutions. The partnership promises to create a dynamic, technology-driven food service model that enhances workplace dining experiences across India, setting the stage for continued growth and innovation in the sector.
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