KNS Restaurants, How a PCMC Born Franchise Built Its Presence Across Pune.
Apla PCMC•26 Aug 2026•2 min read
Founded in Pimpri by brothers Kiran and Nilesh Soni, KNS Restaurants has expanded to more than 25+ outlets across PCMC and Pune.
We often hear about restaurant, café, or tea brand franchises ventures that typically originate either in Pune or elsewhere. In this article, we will tell you about a franchise that started right here in PCMC and operates outlets across both PCMC and Pune.
The Beginning of KNS
KNS Restaurants was founded in 2013 by two brothers, Kiran Soni and Nilesh Soni, in the Kalewadi area of Pimpri at the time, the brand was known as 'Pizza Town.' The brothers shared a single objective: to provide customers with fresh, delicious, and consistently tasty pure vegetarian fast food. This commitment has led to a significant number of repeat customers visiting their restaurants. Furthermore, the brothers are dedicated to ensuring that customers receive high quality, tasty fast food at affordable prices.
How Pizza Town Became KNS
In 2014, the brand was rebranded from 'Pizza Town' to 'KNS' a name derived from the initials of its founder, Kiran Nathmalji Soni. That same year, the first KNS franchise outlet was launched in the Kaspate Vasti area of Wakad.
In 2015, the flagship KNS branch was established in the Ajmera area of Pimpri this branch serves as the central hub for all KNS operations.
Today, KNS Restaurants operates over 25+ outlets across the PCMC and Pune regions. Collectively, these outlets sell 10,000 vegetarian burgers daily. The burger patties are prepared fresh every day, and no preservatives are used in their burgers or other food items.
What Can You Try at KNS?
Burgers - Veg Burgers, Cheese American Mustard Burger, Cheese Mexican Paprika Burger, Cheese Double Tikki Burger and many more.
Pizza - Tomatino Pizza, Mix Veg Pizza, Paneer Pizza and many more.
Subs - Cheese Spicy Treat Sub, Cheese Italian Aroma Sub, Cheese Garlicious Sub, Cheese Royal Paneer Sub.
Frankies - Veg Cheese Frankie, Spicy Cheese Frankie, Cheese Paneer Tikki Frankie.
Mocktails & Refreshers - Mosambi Blast, Green Apple, Chilli Guava and many more.
KNS Outlets Across PCMC & Pune
MG Road, Punawale, Deccan Gymkhana, Ajmera (Pimpri) , Nigdi, Hinjewadi, Dighi, Moshi, Kalewadi, Sadashiv Peth.
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