Neehee’s Restaurant is a fast-casual Indian street food franchise founded in 2006 in Michigan. The concept started as a family-run eatery in Farmington and expanded to Canton in 2009. The company is now headquartered in Westland, Michigan.

Franchise operations are managed by Nihi Franchising, Inc., which was established in April 2012. Neehee’s began offering franchise opportunities in January 2013.

Neehee’s specializes in authentic Indian vegetarian street food, including chaat, dosas, thalis, samosas, vada pav, and chole bhature. The menu caters to a variety of dietary needs with vegan, no-onion/no-garlic, and gluten-free options.

The brand differentiates itself with live cooking stations, a strong loyalty rewards program, and standardized spice blends to ensure consistency across locations. Its commitment to fresh ingredients and bold flavors creates a memorable dining experience that stands out from other Indian fast-casual restaurants.

Training

Neehee’s Restaurant provides a comprehensive and layered training system for its franchisees and their teams. The training is essential to prepare for both the opening and successful operation of a restaurant under the Neehee’s brand. Below are the primary programs:

1. Management Training Program
   This consists of approximately 56 hours of classroom training and about 12 weeks of on-the-job training conducted at the principal office in Westland, Michigan. It begins around 120 days before the restaurant opening and is required for the Franchisee Designate and at least four certified managers. All participants must complete the program to the franchisor's satisfaction and become certified.
2. Staff Training Program
   Staff must undergo approximately 14 days of on-the-job training integrated with restaurant operations. The training is scheduled to begin no later than seven days before opening and continues into the first week of restaurant operation. Performance during this phase may result in an extension of the training period.
3. Ongoing and Refresher Training
   Franchisees and their staff may be required to attend refresher training programs, seminars, or additional courses during the term of the agreement. These may be tied to franchisee meetings and often involve operational updates or best practices. Travel, lodging, and associated expenses are borne by the franchisee.

Territory Protection

Neehee’s Restaurant provides franchisees with a Designated Area where they are authorized to operate a restaurant under the franchise system. This area typically spans up to three miles and is negotiated based on factors like demographics, competition, and traffic patterns.

While the franchisor commits to not opening company-owned or franchised restaurants within this area under the same trademarks, exceptions exist for non-traditional venues such as airports, malls, and theme parks.

Despite the Designated Area, franchisees do not receive exclusive territorial rights. The franchisor retains the ability to market and distribute similar or dissimilar products, through various channels including online platforms, within or outside of a franchisee's territory.