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…
The Culinary Boom: Why the Demand for Chefs is Skyrocketing
The demand for chefs is soaring due to a confluence of factors, including evolving dining preferences, the influence of social media, health and wellness trends, amongst others.
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4 Key Reasons to Drive Growth in Restaurant Biz
To meet the evolving needs of customers and improve efficiency, restaurant owners should invest in new technology to stay current with industry trends.
Culinary makeovers: 4 Strategies for Building a Brand that Resonates with New Age Consumers
To survive and thrive in the current culinary landscape, brands must showcase nimbleness, willingness to experiment, and openness to change.
International Burger Day: How Indians Are Consuming Burger
Dinner and late-night hours emerged as the most popular times for indulging in burgers, accounting for over 19.5 million orders.
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Why Gourmet Burger Brand Struggle to Scale and Expand
To thrive, these brands must continue to innovate, not only in their culinary offerings but also their business models.
“We want to Become Rs 1000 Cr Brand in 4+ years,” Gaurav Pande of Popeyes
In an interaction with Restaurant India, Gaurav Pande, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Popeyes at Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. talks about Popeyes growth plans in Delhi NCR, India.
Budget 2024: 6 Key Areas Restaurateurs want Govt to Work upon
The key areas of focus include the restoration of the GST Input Tax Credit, reinstating the Service Export from India Scheme, establishing a dedicated Food Services Ministry, according to industry status, reducing GST on eco-friendly materials, addressing GST on commercial rentals, rationalising licences and NOCs.
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Luxury Hotel Giants Set to Transform Ayodhya's Tourism Landscape
The collaboration between these hotels and local suppliers will contribute to Ayodhya's overall growth. The decision by Radisson, Taj, ITC, and Cygnett to open luxury hotels in Ayodhya shows that the city is becoming more popular among tourists.
From Chaotic Streets to Organized Eateries: The Metamorphosis of India's Food Culture
Organized restaurants tend to attract a larger customer base due to their reputation for quality and consistency, leading to higher revenues and profitability.
How an Indian Restaurant in New York Honors its Roots
The Indian restaurant industry in the US has been growing steadily, with an estimated market size of $9 billion as of 2022.