As the café market expands and consumption rises, standalone cafés are the laboratories where trends like specialty brews, experiential menus, and…
From sushi and frozen yogurt to QSR, coffee culture and bakery cafés, the world’s most diverse brands are now converging on the Indian market not…
India’s food services sector is expanding in step with this behavioural shift. NRAI values the industry at INR 5.69 lakh crore with steady growth…
Boba Tea and Matcha Tea have seen an 11x and 4x surge in search volumes, respectively, in the last five years.
The industry is projected to grow over $140 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of around 28.17%.
US Mahender, Founder & CEO of Hatti Kaapi, speaks to Restaurant India about the rise of authentic South Indian filter coffee in modern café…
For Bellona Hospitality’s more casual and premium dining formats, starters and small plates comprise 35-40% of total food sales as they have become a…
While good plating and interiors can attract the customers through social media platforms and drive them to the restaurants by 60%.
According to chefs, when they design a menu, they start from emotion — a memory, a story, a region — and then refine it through science and precision…
As per reports, the hotel industry is projected to grow by 4.75% to 9.4% in next few years, targeting both metros as well as smaller cities that has…
Market data also backs the trend, with foodservice market touching USD 77.5 billion in 2024, and as diners become more experiential, close to three-…
Analysts note that India’s organized cafe market, estimated between USD 340–565 million and growing at approximately 10-12 per cent CAGR, is now…
Launching for the very first time, the inaugural edition of the HoCat Summit (Hotel+Catering) invited top speakers; including GMs, CEOs, Food and…
Supported by leading industry bodies including UAERG (UAE Restaurants Group), the Indian Culinary Forum, India Food Tourism ORG, the Indian Flair…
Non-food items now account for roughly 53% of spending in rural areas, up from about 47% in 2011–12. The share of non-food in urban areas has…
This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” emphasizes collective action through the FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative…
Sustainability is now part of the operating model. Kitchens designed to reduce waste, bars that recycle, and partnerships with local producers…
The weeks leading up to Diwali, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are marked by high footfall, group celebrations, and increased demand for…
Extended hours will improve asset efficiency, attract tourism, and encourage greater consumer spending.
Points-based systems allow customers to earn rewards for each purchase, while tiered rewards create incentives for frequent engagement.
From personalization to make your own brew, café business is going through the biggest innovation these days.
In today’s competitive dining scenario, success demands constant innovation, adaptability, and meaningful engagement across every customer touch…
A recent study by IRHPL, one of India’s fastest-growing retail groups, highlights how airport operators and food outlets are adapting by combining…
As Indians travel more and enjoy greater disposable income, their appetite for discovering these lesser-explored cuisines will only grow.
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