Deepak Nirula Explained

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]

Nirula died on 4 October 2022, in New Delhi.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: In Deepak Nirula's memory, a city cherishes its first encounter with pizza, burgers. 6 October 2022. Deccan Herald.
  2. Web site: Deepak Nirula, the man who introduced Delhi to American-style fast-food outlet. 6 October 2022. Hindustan Times.
  3. Web site: Deepak Nirula, who popularised fast food before KFC, McDonald's broke into scene, dies at 70. 6 October 2022.
  4. Web site: Deepak Nirula, pioneer of India's first fast food chain Nirula's, passes away: 'Initiator of an era'. 6 October 2022.

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