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Indian businessman (1952–2022)

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. 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'.

Nirula died on 4 October 2022, in New Delhi.

References

  1. "In Deepak Nirula's memory, a city cherishes its first encounter with pizza, burgers". Deccan Herald. 6 October 2022.
  2. "Deepak Nirula, the man who introduced Delhi to American-style fast-food outlet". Hindustan Times. 6 October 2022.
  3. "Deepak Nirula, who popularised fast food before KFC, McDonald's broke into scene, dies at 70". 6 October 2022.
  4. "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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