During the year under review, the Company has granted the Franchise of the Trade Mark “VITHAL KAMATS” / “KAMATS” to 19 new outlets located in the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.
- The total number of restaurants operated by the Company has increased to 49 Outlets which includes 47 operated by franchisee and 2 operated by the Company.
In view of insignificant contributions, lack in maintenance of the prescribed standards, 10 franchisee units of the Company were closed during the year 2016-17.
In such endeavor, your Company has developed a new concept of Vidli Vada! which is a kiosk model in malls in which novel variety of vadas, idlis, exotic southern Indian items and quick bites are served. A new concept of Food Van under the 'Kamats' Brand is also introduced having a similar concept of Kiosk wherein the varieties of Dosa, Idlis, Vadas etc. will be served. Further, variety of Chiwadas were also launched which has received good response in restaurants having location on highways.
There was no increase in the salaries of any employees of the Company except for salary of Managing Director, which was increased by 200%. The said increase was made as the initial salary was very low in comparison with the work and responsibilities of Managing Director and as per the regular industrial standards.