AB Gupta

AB Gupta is an entrepreneur and co-founder of two successful food businesses in Bangalore, India: Paris Panini and The Pizza Bakery.12

Background and Education

AB Gupta is a Bangalore native who pursued higher education at Lancaster University in the UK.1 After working in London for a few years, he returned to Bangalore to start his entrepreneurial journey.1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Initially, Gupta experimented with various business ideas, including:

• A tech startup
• The family travel business
• A failed attempt at starting an organic cotton t-shirt company in 20072

Food Industry Ventures

The Pizza Bakery

• Co-founded in 20173
• Inspired by a unique pizza experience in Delhi during a friend's wedding1
• Started with a premium location in Indiranagar, Bangalore1
• Known for authentic and innovative pizzas

Paris Panini

• Co-founded in November 20193
• Partnership with Chef Nicolas, who brought culinary expertise1
• Rapidly scaled to become a staple in Bangalore's food scene

Business Growth

Under AB Gupta's leadership, these ventures have seen significant growth:

• Expanded from a single pizzeria to 27 locations, including an outlet in Colombo2
• Implemented innovative practices such as central kitchens and live kitchen experiences1
• Focused on maintaining authenticity and quality while scaling1

Future Plans

Gupta remains optimistic about future growth, with plans to:

• Expand further within Bangalore
• Explore new markets while maintaining the brands' core values1

AB Gupta's LinkedIn profile indicates he has been with The Pizza Bakery since September 2017 and Paris Panini since November 2019.3