From a single shop in Washermanpet to 100+ outlets worldwide
Every milestone in our roadmap is a story of resilience, family and the unwavering pursuit of quality. Follow the path our founder set in motion — one sweet, one outlet, one generation at a time.
Late K S Thirupathi Raja
From a table cleaner in distant kitchens to the master of an art form, our founder's life was a quiet rebellion against every limit life placed in his path. He returned to Rajapalayam, took up farming, then dreamed bigger — and when a rare dust storm wiped out his fields and left him under a mountain of debt, he chose to begin again. That choice became Adyar Ananda Bhavan.
The Roadmap 1st outlet to 100th
- The seed of a legacy1960
Where the dream began
Our beloved founder, Late K S Thirupathi Raja, opened a small sweet shop called Guru Sweets in Rajapalayam. Years of mastering the art of sweet-making in Chennai and Mumbai poured into one humble counter.
- Outlet #11979
The 1st outlet — Sri Ananda Bhavan, Washermanpet
After a devastating dust storm wiped out the family farmlands, our founder moved to Bengaluru, then to Chennai. Along with sons K T Venkatesan and K T Srinivasa Raja, he opened the very first shop in Washermanpet, Chennai — Sri Ananda Bhavan. Crafted sweets, his wife's care and unshakeable resilience filled every glass jar.
- 1980s
Adyar — where a name was born
A second outlet opened in Adyar and its humongous success became part of our identity. From that day, the brand carried the name of the neighbourhood that loved it most — Adyar Ananda Bhavan.
- 1990s
A taste of every region of India
We expanded across Chennai, introducing a delectable range of sweets from different regions of India — all crafted with the same uncompromising commitment to quality and tradition.
- 2005
A2B Restaurants — a new chapter
We took a pivotal step into the restaurant business, launching A2B Restaurants alongside our sweets and snacks. The cosy, vegetarian dining experience amplified our reputation for quality and tradition.
- 2010s
Going global
Our flag traveled across borders — USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Canada and the UK. Wherever there was a craving for authentic Indian sweets, A2B was there.
- Outlet #100+Today
100+ outlets · ₹1,700+ crore strong
From a single shop in Washermanpet to over 100 outlets worldwide, 12,000+ family members, and a ₹1,700 crore turnover — we have grown into a global brand that still stands for the same things: family, trust, quality, and authentic traditions.
Vision
To become one of the most trusted and favourite Indian Sweets, Snacks & Restaurant (QSR) brands across the globe by 2030.
Mission
Keep Quality, Service, and our employees' welfare at the epicentre of our operations and establish the brand presence across India and the globe to bring innovative & quality products to our customers.
Small, little details make all the difference
Quality Ingredients
Only the purest and the freshest ingredients
Culinary Excellence
Only the most passionate chefs and confectioners
Supreme Standards
Only the highest standards of hygiene and safety
The journey continues — one bite at a time
Today we are over 12,000 strong, with a turnover of ₹1,700+ crore and outlets in the USA, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Canada. Yet the values that built our 1st outlet still flavour our 100th — family, trust, quality, and authentic traditions.
Taste the legacyAwards
