A nil Gupta is an Indian-American businessman who is the co-founder and former chairman of an enterprise that includes Apex Co., a major franchisee of fast-food restaurants in the United States. Along with his business partner, Sumita Gupta, he built a substantial empire operating hundreds of Burger King and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen locations across the country.

His company, which was one of the largest franchisees for both brands, became a significant player in the quick-service restaurant industry. The value of this extensive network of restaurants formed the basis of his fortune. In 2018, Carrols Restaurant Group, the largest Burger King franchisee in the U.S., acquired 166 Burger King and 55 Popeyes restaurants from Gupta's company in a major cash and stock deal, crystallizing a significant portion of his wealth.