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title: "Sigri Indian BBQ Fires Up Florida Expansion With New Franchise Agreement"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/0d867712-a8e6-4dd4-95fd-9837473764c3
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260415_sigri_indian_bbq_fires_up_florida_expansion_with_new_franchise_agreement.html
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-04-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:24:07.980Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Sigri Indian BBQ Fires Up Florida Expansion With New Franchise Agreement

**TL;DR:** Sigri Indian BBQ is expanding into Florida with a new franchise agreement, and the first location will be owned and operated by Ravin and Heali Mehta in Gainesville. The location is expected to open in mid-2027 and will offer a menu of North Indian cuisine with a focus on open-fire cooking and fresh ingredients.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260415_sigri_indian_bbq_fires_up_florida_expansion_with_new_franchise_agreement.html).*

## Story

The first Florida location will be locally owned and operated by Ravin and Heali Mehta, a husband-and-wife team originally from the Northeast with a strong background in fast casual franchising. After successfully operating a previous restaurant concept, the duo relocated to Gainesville with a shared focus on building fresh dining destinations in their new community. The new Sigri is expected to open in mid-2027.

The concept targets a diverse consumer base in college towns and similar communities, with interest in globally inspired flavors and convenient, high-quality options. It emphasizes a format designed for consistency and everyday demand.

“We have been in this space before, so we know how important it is to build something that truly resonates with the community,” said Ravin Mehta. “Gainesville has welcomed us with open arms, and that made us want to bring something new and meaningful to the table – a concept that tastes different and is rooted in tradition. With Sigri, we see the opportunity to do exactly that.”

Sigri was founded in 2015 as a brand offering a bold and authentic take on North Indian cuisine, inspired by the region’s roadside restaurants known as 'dhabas.' The concept blends traditional cooking techniques with culinary creativity to offer a menu that reflects heritage while remaining approachable.

Sigri emphasizes open-fire cooking, resulting in dishes described as warm with depth and smoky flavor. The menu includes kebabs, bowls and kathi rolls inspired by India’s vibrant street food culture, prepared with fresh ingredients and presented vibrantly.

Sigri presents a position within the global fast casual space with a flexible footprint and a menu aligned with contemporary consumer preferences. The brand describes systems and a support model described as scalable.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- restaurant concept (topic)
- Gainesville (location)
- Sigri Indian BBQ (company)
- Ravin Mehta (person)
- Heali Mehta (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260415_sigri_indian_bbq_fires_up_florida_expansion_with_new_franchise_agreement.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/0d867712-a8e6-4dd4-95fd-9837473764c3).