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.
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 03, 2025 / 3 MIN READ
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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  • Aug 27, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
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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  • Aug 20, 2025 / 12 MIN READ
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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  • Aug 13, 2025 / 11 MIN READ
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…
How this franchisee became largest Subway franchisee in Asia
In an interview to Restaurant India, Vipin Sachdev, MD- Tuscana Kryptos shares about his entrepreneurial journey.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 09, 2017 / 4 MIN READ
Introducing a healthy revolution in India
In an exclusive interview to Restaurant India, Abhay Sharma, COO- Menchie's talks about creating a healthy revolution in India.
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  • Jan 06, 2017 / 6 MIN READ
How service charge wariness is hurting the Casual dining segment
The decision has created a discrepancy amongst the guests and host as the guests are not ready to pay the service charge.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 05, 2017 / 6 MIN READ
Top Ingredients in Food biz to watch out in 2017
The key preferences for a franchisor while vouching for a partner are a franchisee should have enough money to invest into the brand, and must have certain experience to the table.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 02, 2017 / 6 MIN READ
Restaurant India Congress goes down South
Indian Restaurant Congress saw grand success of its sixth edition this year with top names of the industry coming together.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 16, 2016 / 4 MIN READ
How these players are creating a trend of 'Chai Naashta'
From winning the hearts of millions of tea connoisseurs to creating an employment opportunity, these players have created a revolution in the start-up space.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 15, 2016 / 5 MIN READ
We provide continuous support to our franchisee- Gaurav Narang
In an interaction with Restaurant India, Gaurav Naranag, Director, Coffee Culture talks about his expansion plans.
How these tips can boost restaurant biz
India has a substantial food loving consumer base leading to a significant market size for F&B sales.
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  • Nov 30, 2016 / 4 MIN READ
"We are looking for partners who embraces fun and freshness"
In an interview with Restaurant India, Arthur Damaskos, MD, Funk Coffee + Food shares about their plan to enter India.
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  • Nov 22, 2016 / 3 MIN READ
Is India's regulatory scenario blocking restaurants growth
From being a sector which is one of the highest contributors in India's GDP and overall economy, Indian food business is getting affected by slow processes in licensing and other regulatory measures.
  • By - Nusra
  • Nov 21, 2016 / 4 MIN READ