About the Company

Industry: Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Food & Beverage

Type: Privately Held

Cheelizza, founded in 2009, is a fast-food restaurant chain based in Mumbai, specializing in pure vegetarian pizzas with an Indian twist. Known for its unique offerings like mocktails, garlic bread, and cold desserts, Cheelizza has expanded rapidly in the Indian quick-service restaurant (QSR) market, aiming to bring “India Ka Pizza” to food lovers across the country.

Problem Statements

As Cheelizza grew its business, it encountered several financial and operational challenges:

Manual data entry: The accounting system relied on manual data entry, which led to inefficiencies and increased errors.

Inconsistent financial reporting: The lack of structured, timely financial reports hindered management’s ability to make informed business decisions.

Compliance issues: As the business expanded, meeting tax and regulatory compliance requirements became increasingly difficult and error-prone.

Cash flow challenges: Inefficient cash flow management created financial planning difficulties for the leadership team.

Our Solution

We implemented customized financial solutions to address Cheelizza’s operational hurdles:

Automated financial systems: We introduced automated systems for accounting and financial reconciliation, significantly reducing the reliance on manual processes.

Streamlined reporting: By providing custom MIS reports, we ensured that the leadership team had access to accurate and real-time financial data to support decision-making.

Compliance solutions: Our team helped ensure that all tax filings and compliance requirements were handled efficiently and on time, avoiding delays and penalties.

Improved cash flow management: We worked closely with Cheelizza to implement structured cash flow management, giving the team greater visibility over their finances.

Results

With our support, Cheelizza experienced significant improvements in their financial operations:

Increased financial accuracy: Automated processes ensured that financial records were accurate and up-to-date, minimizing errors.

Stronger compliance: With streamlined compliance systems, Cheelizza was able to meet all regulatory requirements and avoid penalties.

Operational efficiency: By reducing the burden of manual data entry, the internal team could focus more on business growth and strategic operations.

Better cash flow management: With improved systems in place, Cheelizza gained better control over cash inflows and outflows, supporting better financial planning.

Benefits and ROI

Our collaboration with Cheelizza led to several notable benefits:

Operational efficiency: By automating processes, Cheelizza reduced the time spent on financial management and manual tasks.

Cost savings: Improved compliance and reduced errors resulted in significant cost savings, especially by avoiding penalties and inefficiencies.

Strategic growth: The leadership team now has better insights and control over their finances, empowering them to make strategic decisions that drive business growth.

ROI: With improved operational efficiency, compliance, and financial management, Cheelizza saw a strong return on investment, leading to sustainable long-term profitability.