What One8 Commune does

One8 Commune is an Indian all-day dining "restro-bar" chain operated by FOURLEAF CAFE & RESTAURATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, headquartered in Mumbai. The brand operates across 10+ Indian cities including Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Indore, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Goa, and Ludhiana, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and beverages under a "Commune Sensibility" theme that emphasizes togetherness. The chain is co-branded with cricketer Virat Kohli, whose signature "Virat's Favourite" menu of fitness-oriented dishes serves as a key marketing differentiator.

The company employs an asset-light, dual-channel operating model combining direct restaurant operations with franchise/licensed operator partnerships. Franchisees such as Trio Hills Hospitality operate individual outlets under licensing arrangements, enabling rapid multi-city expansion. The chain grew to 15 outlets in India by April 2025 but suffered a significant setback in April 2026 when the Bengaluru outlet was court-ordered shut after the franchisee defaulted on rent, maintenance, and revenue share exceeding Rs 2 crore, and Virat Kohli withdrew his celebrity brand association from that location due to fire safety and compliance violations. Marketing relies on celebrity endorsement, social media presence, press coverage, and an online table booking system; the company has no disclosed funding rounds, no proprietary technology platform, and operates with 11-50 corporate employees.

Name

One8 Commune

Legal name

FOURLEAF CAFE & RESTAURANTS PRIVATE LIMITED

Website

https://one8commune.co.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurants
• Restro bar services
• Multi-cuisine dining
• Celebrity branded restaurants
• Franchise restaurant chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining Revenue: Revenue generated from customer dining at restaurant outlets, including food and beverage sales. Operates on a per-transaction basis with customers paying for meals directly.
2. Franchise/Licensing Revenue: The company generates revenue through franchise partnerships where operators like Trio Hills Hospitality operate outlets under the One8 Commune brand, likely with licensing fees and revenue sharing arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

One8 Commune operates an all-day dining restro-bar concept under the 'Commune Sensibility' theme, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and beverages across multiple outlets in major Indian cities. The chain features a curated menu including 'Virat's Favourite' dishes handpicked by cricketer Virat Kohli, blending comfort food with fitness-oriented nutrition. Operations span company-owned and franchised outlets across Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Indore, Gurugram, Jaipur, Goa, and Ludhiana.

Product overview

One8 Commune is a unified restaurant brand operating as an all-day dining 'restro-bar' concept. The company's sole product is the One8 Commune restaurant chain, featuring 'Virat's Favourite' as a signature menu sub-brand highlighting celebrity-curated dishes. All outlets share the same 'Commune Sensibility' theme emphasizing togetherness, with consistent offerings across its 8+ operational locations in 6 cities. The company is part of FOURLEAF CAFE & RESTAURANTS PRIVATE LIMITED.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One8 Commune Restaurant All-day dining restaurant chain offering a restro-bar experience with comfort food and authentic cuisine in premium ambiances across Indian cities, targeted at urban professionals and families seeking upscale casual dining.
• Virat's Favourite Menu Celebrity-curated signature menu of fitness-oriented dishes handpicked by cricketer Virat Kohli, offered within One8 Commune outlets for health-conscious diners seeking nutritious flavorful options.
• Online Table Reservation Website-based table booking service enabling customers to reserve tables at any One8 Commune outlet with selection of location and party size, designed for diners planning visits.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nexus MBD Neopolis Mall (Ludhiana)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Mall partnership for the 15th One8 Commune outlet opened in Ludhiana at Nexus MBD Neopolis Mall in April 2025, marking the brand's second location in Punjab.
• Trio Hills HospitalityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2023Franchise operator of the Bengaluru One8 Commune outlet that opened in December 2023. The partnership ended in April 2026 following court-ordered shutdown due to Rs 2 crore+ unpaid rent and compliance violations including fire safety issues and tobacco law breaches.
• FOURLEAF CAFE & RESTAURANTS PRIVATE LIMITEDcoreOthersThe parent company and legal entity operating the One8 Commune restaurant brand. GST: 27AAECF8881H1Z6. Responsible for brand management, franchise operations, and corporate governance of all One8 Commune outlets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SodaBottleOpenerWala: Irani-cafe-inspired casual dining and bar concept by Massive Restaurants, with multi-city presence in India. Comparable urban-casual positioning, bar-driven evening business, and curated menu identity.
• Social: Operated by Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality, Social is one of India's largest all-day casual dining + bar chains with similar full-day menu, bar program, and multi-city presence. Closest direct comparable to One8 Commune's restro-bar positioning.
• Bombay Canteen: Premium modern-Indian restaurant and bar in Mumbai with strong brand identity and curated menu. Comparable premium positioning, all-day dining service model, and bar-driven revenue mix targeting urban diners.
• Big Chill Cafe: Multi-outlet casual dining chain in India known for premium comfort food and urban mall locations. Comparable casual dining format with multiple outlets across metros.
• Toit Brewpub: Bangalore-based resto-bar combining craft beer with all-day dining menu. Comparable 'restro-bar' format, multi-city expansion, and urban premium positioning.
• Smoke House Deli: Premium European-inspired casual dining chain by Massive Restaurants with all-day menu and multiple Indian locations. Comparable all-day casual dining format with similar pricing and urban diner target.
• Farzi Cafe: Modern Indian cuisine casual dining chain with bar offering, operating across metros with a similar premium-casual positioning and curated, chef-driven menus. Comparable all-day format and target customer (urban professionals seeking premium experiences).

Broad incumbents

• Hakkasan (India): Global upscale Asian fine-dining and lounge brand with India presence. Comparable premium dining + bar combination and celebrity/affluent customer base, though at a higher price tier and smaller Indian footprint.
• Mainland China: Established Oriental cuisine casual dining chain by Speciality Restaurants with pan-India presence. Larger incumbent operating broadly in Indian casual dining with similar mid-premium positioning and bar offerings.
• Chili's (India): American casual dining brand operated by Speciality Restaurants in India. Comparable mall-based casual dining with bar, family-friendly positioning, and tier-1 city presence.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/one8commune
• Instagraminstagram.com/one8.commune

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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