It also added that 64% of respondents in Mumbai prefer takeaway/home-delivery. In addition, 'proximity of restaurant' is considered "Not Important" by the largest share of diners.
The food truck or the mobile kitchen business in India has huge potential as it is still in its nascent stage. In India, it is estimated to be growing at a rate of 8.4 percent annually.
According to the industry experts, restaurant and bar workers have lost an estimated 2.3 million jobs, and, looking at the most recent projections, around one lakh eating establishments have closed permanently.
"It is not viable for us to do business till 4 PM and rely only parcel and delivery," he added by pointing that 20 per cent of the restaurants were permanently closed in Pune in last one year.
With primary focus on the micro-market hotel chains are giving a lot of emphasis to nearby residential complexes and also corporates located around them without limiting themselves to any target market as such.
According to a report by Dineout, 80.8% of people would prefer to Scan a QR code on their phone & order through the restaurant's digital menu to avoid high-touch elements like a paper menu or restaurant tablet.