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"Hot Bitez" is an Indian chain of fast-food restaurants based in Karnataka - India. An emerging brand, with the understanding of the Indian spice and flavor makes Hot Bitez Restaurant a name synonymous with excellent western fried chicken, smoked chicken, exotic burgers served in an ambiance that is enjoyable and satisfying! Hot Bitez with their initiative “xPANd India” offers consistent branding and similar menus nationwide. Most outlets are operated on a franchise basis, with a minority operated directly by the company itself. Franchisees purchase certain items from the parent company, pay a royalty as a percentage of earnings, and contribute towards local advertising costs.

Hot Bitez - A unit of South Paw was founded by Vijay Anand, who began selling fried chicken from his restaurant in Mangalore, Karnataka in 2010. VJ was one of the people to see the potential of the restaurant franchising concept, with the first "Hot Bitez" franchise opening in Kanpur, India in 2012. The franchise popularized chicken in the fast food industry, thereby diversifying the market and challenging the dominance of already existing heavyweights.

Hot Bitez primarily sells Fried Chicken & Smoked Chicken and variations such as chicken burgers and wraps, salads and side dishes such as French fries, Cheeze Burst, veg fingers, smoothyz and soft drinks. Its most famous product is fried chicken, seasoned with VJ's Recipe of Indian herbs and spices. The exact nature of these ingredients is unknown, and represents a notable trade secret.