Deepak Nirula
Deepak Nirula (3 April 1952 – 4 October 2022) was an Indian businessman who founded Nirula's, India's first fast-food chain store. He was educated at The Doon School and then completed his bachelor of science in hotel management from Cornell University in 1974.[1][2] He has been recognized for pioneering the fast food concept in India before the entry of McDonald's or KFC in the country. He was listed as a noteworthy food service executive by 'Marquis Who's Who'.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "In Deepak Nirula's memory, a city cherishes its first encounter with pizza, burgers". Deccan Herald. 6 October 2022.
- ↑ "Deepak Nirula, the man who introduced Delhi to American-style fast-food outlet". Hindustan Times. 6 October 2022.
- ↑ "Deepak Nirula, who popularised fast food before KFC, McDonald's broke into scene, dies at 70". 6 October 2022.
- ↑ "Deepak Nirula, pioneer of India's first fast food chain Nirula's, passes away: 'Initiator of an era'". 6 October 2022.