Westlife Foodworld Limited announced the opening of a new McDonald’s restaurant in Hyderabad at the L&T Next Premia Mall, Irrum Manzil. This launch aligns with the company’s strategy to tap into transit-linked consumption opportunities, leveraging direct skywalk connectivity to the Irrum Manzil Metro Station. This addition grows Westlife’s footprint to over 20 restaurants in Hyderabad and 458 restaurants across 73 cities nationwide as of December 2025.
New Restaurant Launch in Hyderabad Hub
Westlife Foodworld, the operator of McDonald’s restaurants across West and South India, has announced the opening of a significant new location in Hyderabad at the L&T Next Premia Mall, Irrum Manzil. This opening is part of Westlife’s sustained strategy focused on expanding within high-growth urban corridors and capturing opportunities related to public transit.
The new dine-in facility spans 2,800 sq. ft. and is strategically situated at the entry level of the bridge connecting directly to the Irrum Manzil Metro Station. This location is designed to serve commuters, professionals, students, and families, offering high access and visibility.
Menu Highlights and Network Expansion
The restaurant will offer the full menu, including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items such as burgers, wraps, fried chicken, and hand-crafted McCafé beverages. The addition enhances Westlife Foodworld’s presence in Hyderabad, where it now operates over 20 restaurants. As of December 2025, the overall company network comprises 458 restaurants situated across 73 cities.
About Westlife and Hardcastle Restaurants
Westlife Foodworld Limited (formerly WDL) operates the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) business in India through its subsidiary, Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. (HRPL), under a master franchisee agreement with McDonald’s Corporation USA. HRPL has been operating McDonald’s in West and South India since 1996.
HRPL currently serves over 200 million customers annually across its 458 restaurants in various states, providing direct employment to over 10,000 employees. The company emphasizes the core pillars of the McDonald’s system: Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Value across all its formats, including standalone units, drive-thrus, McCafé, and McDelivery services.
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