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title: "Curry Up Now Brings Its Bold, Sexy Indian Street Food to Tennessee"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/68902c7a-aa4e-4f8a-8214-7193b8e5635b
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250417_curry_up_now_brings_its_bold_sexy_indian_street_food_to_tennessee.html
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
published: 2025-04-17T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:56:07.176Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Curry Up Now Brings Its Bold, Sexy Indian Street Food to Tennessee

**TL;DR:** Curry Up Now is opening its first location in Tennessee, in the city of Smyrna, which will serve as a regional flagship. The location is expected to open in Q3 of 2025 and will introduce the brand's unique Indian-fusion menu to the state.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-04-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250417_curry_up_now_brings_its_bold_sexy_indian_street_food_to_tennessee.html).*

## Story

The first location, which should be open Q3 of 2025. The Smyrna site will serve as a regional flagship, introducing Curry Up Now’s unique menu of Tikka Masala Burritos, Naughty Naan, Sexy Fries, Deconstructed Samosas, and other globally inspired Indian-fusion items.

"This isn’t your average curry spot—it’s Indian street food, unleashed," says Patel, a Truist senior banker turned restaurateur. "We’re taking authentic flavors, giving them a modern twist, and serving them with the energy of a Bollywood blockbuster. Tennessee’s ready for something this bold."

Patel and his group brings extensive experience in financial management and business operations to his new role as owner/operator. A Senior Banker at Truist with a strong foundation in financial analysis and team leadership, he plans to pair his operational expertise with a passion for delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences. The group has hospitality experience across other businesses.

“Harsh and his team are intuitive, dedicated, and deeply committed to hospitality that feels both personal and memorable," says Akash Kapoor, founder of Curry Up Now. "Smyrna’s spirit, its evolving food culture, and the warmth of the community align perfectly with how we want to grow in Tennessee. We’re excited to be here.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- location expansion (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- Tennessee (location)
- Curry Up Now (company)
- Akash Kapoor (person)
- Smyrna (location)
- Truist (company)
- indian food (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250417_curry_up_now_brings_its_bold_sexy_indian_street_food_to_tennessee.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/68902c7a-aa4e-4f8a-8214-7193b8e5635b).