Rishabh Ahuja

Founder & Managing Director, American Burger Cafe, a homegrown QSR brand that is steadily carving its space in India’s highly competitive food and hospitality landscape.

With a sharp focus on brand building, customer frequency and repeat visits, Rishabh has been instrumental in shaping ABC’s growth from a single concept into a rapidly expanding food brand with multiple formats, including dine-in cafés, food courts, food trucks. Under his leadership, the brand has expanded across high-impact locations including airports, expressways, business parks and other high-footfall destinations.

Beyond its outlets, American Burger Cafe has established a strong presence at leading concerts, exhibitions, sporting events and large-scale cultural gatherings, transforming everyday food touchpoints into engaging consumer experiences.

His journey and contribution to the food & hospitality industry have also been recognised with awards including Emerging Burger Chain and Cafe Owner at the Times Hospitality Icons.

Rishabh’s entrepreneurial approach brings together food, experience and scale, making his perspective particularly relevant to conversations around the future of India’s QSR and hospitality industry.