The Future of Restaurant Loyalty: How AI, Data & Experiences is Driving Repeat Biz
Well-designed programs not only turn one-time visitors into repeat, high-value customers but also provide businesses with valuable data to fuel…
Quick Commerce’s Role in Expanding Regional Specialties to Tier-2 & Tier-3 Towns
Quick commerce is helping to connect cities and towns while supporting small producers. Every order is a step toward making India’s food culture more…
Focused Flavors: How Single-Cuisine Restaurants are Redefining Dining Scenes
Single-cuisine concepts can contribute approximately 50 to 65% of dine-in revenue in metro portfolios where specialists dominate new openings.
Scooping Success: The Sweet Boom of Ice Cream Cafés
Leading the pack with a cool 30–35% market share is Amul, followed by homegrown favorites like Naturals and NIC, as well as established giants such…
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Actor Shilpa Shetty’s Restaurant Bastian to Shut Shop in Bandra, Mumbai
The restaurant became Mumbai’s favourite, especially a popular food spot for food lovers and celebrities in Mumbai since 2016.
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The Pros and Cons: Comparing Franchise vs. Independent Specialty Restaurants
Aspiring restaurateurs in India's vibrant and expanding food and beverage industry must make the crucial choice of whether to join an…
Beyond Borders: Turning Collaboration into Profit
Papa John's to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033.
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The Future of Dining: Balancing Authenticity, Drama, and Sustainability
The restaurant industry is projected to reach 79.7 billion dollars by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 15%.
Pouring Culture, Craft, and Commerce in a Cup
While the grab-and-go culture is growing rapidly. By 2033, the grab-and-go culture in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.26%.
The Secret Sauce to Building Tomorrow’s Restaurant: Lessons from the Pathbreakers
The lesson is simple: find your market, position yourself smartly, and price right.
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Brewing Hot: Why Customer Feedback Is the Secret Ingredient to a Cafe's Success
The market size of coffee is 1.8 billion dollars, while the tea market is 2.12 billion dollars. India ranks among the top 5 coffee exporters and top…
Cracking the Code: What Makes Global Brands a success in India
With over 1.4 billion consumers, a rising middle class, and a youth demographic that dines out or orders in at least 4–6 times a month, the appetite…
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The Pros and Cons of Franchising Your Restaurant in India
Restaurant franchising is a significant growth opportunity. The desire for fast growth, brand enhancement, and a potentially profitable revenue…
8 Strategic Pillars to Run a High-Performing Restaurant Franchise
Franchising not only build a strong brand identity but also helps in successful expansion strategies. Around 30-40% of restaurant businesses are…
Trèsind: A MODERN ELEGANT TWIST
The restaurant’s sleek 75-seat dining area, featuring a private dining room, sets the stage for a journey that transcends mere eating.
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SIZZLING STORIES
How Ancient Stone Flames BBQ & Grill is providing a lava stone grill experience that’s taking India by storm.
“Mirah Hospitality to Open 7-8 Outlets by End of This Year,” Says Aji Nair
Maintaining the authenticity is very important; getting the required raw materials available is a task.
Why Restaurants are Ditching Big Cities for Small Towns
These cities are turning into a hotbed for opportunities. With higher disposable income, limited entertainment options, emerging job opportunities, and the aspirational mindset of the people in these cities are giving a big plus for the growing business.
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“Thyme & Whisk Eyes International Expansion, Targets 4 New Cloud Kitchen Brands This Year” says Bobby Patel 
The brand aims to significantly increase its presence across India, with a target of 50+ outlets in the next 5-7 years.
"Chinese Wok Plans to Reach 500+ stores in 3 years” says Aayush
80% of our business is from online delivery, 20% comes through dine-ins. We have seen a great growth in the past 6-9 months.
All 5 Sharks Wanted In! The Naturik’s Epic Rs 4 Crore Shark Tank Deal!
With a mission to make healthy eating effortless, The Naturik is set to revolutionize India’s breakfast scene—one nutritious bite at a time.

Meet the Woman Who Built Mumbai’s Most Talked-About Restaurant Empire from Scratch!
With an impressive portfolio that includes The Thane Club, Blah BKC, Vivi Italian, South Stories India, Masaledar Thane, and Magna Bar & Kitchen, the brand is now gearing up for two major launches— ‘Iti’, a bakery brand, and a fine dining bar in Mumbai. And that’s not all—2025 is all about taking Blah PAN-India!

How Go Zero Ice Creams Go Scooped Up Rs 1 Crore on Shark Tank India!
Since its launch, Go Zero has expanded to 16 cities with over 125 dark stores, a testament to its rapid scalability and operational efficiency.

“China Gate Group to Expand Pan-India in 2025” says Ankit
China Gate started as a small venture in 1987, and in 1993, we opened our first restaurant with 120 seats. Over the years, we’ve seen a shift in consumer preferences, with people becoming more open to diverse cuisines.