Every Concept Tells a Story. Here Is Ours
Crafted. Launched. Loved
Blackboard Dining Ventures is a creative hospitality group specializing in the development, launch, and management of innovative dining concepts. With a passion for culinary excellence and a focus on operational success, we partner with chefs, investors, and brands to bring unforgettable food and beverage experiences to life.
Whether it’s a fine dining restaurant, a casual café, or a disruptive pop-up, our ventures are built to inspire, engage, and thrive.
WHAT SETS US APART?
1. An Exceptional Team of Experts
At Blackboard Dining Ventures, our strength lies in our people. We are a collective of seasoned hospitality professionals — chefs, operators, designers, strategists, and brand builders — united by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. With decades of hands-on experience and a track record of success across every aspect of the industry, we don’t just support great ideas — we elevate them.
2. A new age company delivering culinary creativity
Ours is a new-age food and beverage company focused on managing and scaling distinctive dining concepts across India. With a deep focus on customer experience, operational excellence, and culinary creativity, we bring global standards to local favorites.
Our collaboration with Pizza Merrano is part of our mission to elevate everyday dining—bringing the best of fast-casual pizza to one of Pune’s fastest-growing tech hubs, Hinjawadi.
Our partnership with Amul allows us to offer a trusted and delicious range of dairy-based desserts in a clean, welcoming, and family-friendly environment. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and consistent quality, we’ve proudly made the Amul Ice Cream Parlour at Hinjawadi a go-to spot for professionals, families, and students alike.
3. Proven Results
Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. Both our outlets at Pune's Hinjawadi region have been thoughtfully designed to deliver a consistently delightful dining experience, from the first bite to the last.
Taste That Speaks for Itself
Our guests frequently commend the flavorful, high-quality offerings at both establishments. At Pizza Merrano, each pizza is handcrafted using freshly prepared dough, premium toppings, and 100% authentic cheese, ensuring a rich, satisfying taste in every slice. Meanwhile, the Amul Ice Cream Parlour offers a wide range of creamy, indulgent desserts that showcase the iconic quality of India’s most trusted dairy brand.
Uncompromising Freshness
Whether it’s a piping hot pizza or a chilled ice cream sundae, freshness is a guarantee. Ingredients are sourced responsibly, handled with care, and prepared daily to maintain the highest culinary standards. Our commitment to freshness ensures that every product served is as wholesome as it is delicious.
Clean, Comfortable Ambience
Both outlets offer well-maintained, welcoming spaces that are ideal for individuals, families, and professionals alike. Customers appreciate the calm, air-conditioned ambience, comfortable seating, and quick service that make dining in a relaxing and enjoyable experience, whether you're here for a casual meal or a sweet treat. We follow strict sanitation protocols, with regular cleaning cycles, food safety practices, and trained staff to ensure a safe and hygienic environment at all times. From kitchen to counter, cleanliness remains a top priority, offering peace of mind with every visit.
Meet the Team
Chief Executive Officer
Prasad Nimbalkar
Prasad brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight to his role as CEO of Blackboard Dining Ventures (A part of Blackboard Ventures). With a professional background in business consulting, he has worked extensively with startups, mid-sized enterprises, and regional government agencies in India and the Middle East to refine their growth strategies, optimize operations, and unlock long-term value.
Leveraging his consulting experience, Prasad has built Blackboard Dining Ventures on the pillars of:
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Process-driven operations
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Customer-first strategy
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Data-informed decision-making
His transition from consulting to entrepreneurship and now to becoming a restaurateur has allowed him to bring a structured, scalable approach to food retail — a sector that thrives on both consistency and creativity.
Under his leadership, the company has launched and operates successful franchises like Pizza Merrano and Amul in recent times.
“At Blackboard, we apply the precision of consulting to the passion of food service — creating systems that scale, while delivering quality that connects.”
— Prasad Nimbalkar, CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Prasad Nimbalkar
Prasad brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight to his role as CEO of Blackboard Dining Ventures (A part of Blackboard Ventures). With a professional background in business consulting, he has worked extensively with startups, mid-sized enterprises, and regional government agencies in India and the Middle East to refine their growth strategies, optimize operations, and unlock long-term value.
Leveraging his consulting experience, Prasad has built Blackboard Dining Ventures on the pillars of:
-
Process-driven operations
-
Customer-first strategy
-
Data-informed decision-making
His transition from consulting to entrepreneurship and now to becoming a restaurateur has allowed him to bring a structured, scalable approach to food retail — a sector that thrives on both consistency and creativity.
Under his leadership, the company has launched and operates successful franchises like Pizza Merrano and Amul in recent times.
Leadership Team
“At Blackboard, we apply the precision of consulting to the passion of food service — creating systems that scale, while delivering quality that connects.”
— Prasad Nimbalkar, CEO