Cuppa has appointed Sharath Ravikumar as Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic leadership transition as the cafe chain gears up for its next phase of growth. The move comes as the company sharpens its focus on expansion and franchise-led scale, backed by Bharat Sanjaya Ventures, its investor and strategic partner.
Aligning strategy for scalable growth
The appointment comes at a crucial juncture, with Cuppa realigning leadership, capital and execution capabilities to accelerate expansion. The brand plans to begin with South India before exploring global markets, while building a scalable and operationally consistent cafe business.
From brand recall to execution-led scale
Over the past few years, under the leadership of Visakh Viswambharan and partners, Cuppa has evolved in line with changing consumer preferences, focusing on accessibility, everyday relevance and consistency. As it enters its next chapter, the emphasis is shifting towards structured, franchise-led expansion supported by stronger operational systems and enhanced customer experience.
New leadership to drive expansion agenda
Sharath Ravikumar brings over 15 years of experience across hospitality, event management and food and beverage, with a strong track record in brand-led execution and scaling operations. His mandate includes expanding Cuppa’s footprint, strengthening outlet-level consistency and building the processes required for sustainable franchise growth, without diluting the brand experience.
Leadership transition signals growth push
Cuppa Chief Executive Officer Sharath Ravikumar said, “Cuppa has built a strong foundation over the years, and the opportunity ahead lies in taking that forward with a more structured, scalable expansion model. My focus will be on driving disciplined growth, strengthening consistency across the brand and building the operating cadence required for expansion across South India and beyond.”
Positioned for next phase of scale
With leadership, capital backing and a clearly defined roadmap now aligned, Cuppa is positioning itself for its next growth phase. The franchise-led model, combined with a strong consumer-facing identity, is expected to support its expansion across markets and drive long-term scale.