From Craveable Drinks to Sauce Rituals: Trends that Will Rule QSRs in 2026
Consumers are looking for products that deliver a mood boost, with 1 in 4 young consumers (aged 18 – 29) seeing a trip to QSR as a special occasion.
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  • Dec 30, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
More Than Coffee: 4 Key Trends Reshaping India’s Cafe Businesses
With India’s cafés and bars market projected to grow from USD 18.8 billion in 2025 to over USD 30 billion by 2030, the opportunity remains significant
Restaurant Industry in 2025: A Year of Reset and What to Expect in 2026
Rising consumer spending, a renewed appetite for dining out, and strong traction in delivery and premium experiences helped restaurants regain…
Why Seasonal Drinks Are No Longer Just Festive Add-Ons for Cafes
What was once limited to festive windows is now evolving into a year-round strategy built around micro-seasonal launches tied to weather shifts,…


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From Dining to Destination: Restaurant Design Trends to Watch in 2026
Aligning design with food and beverage is a collaborative effort, not the responsibility of the designer alone. It involves close coordination…
Top Egg Brands in India That Crack All the Right Boxes
Eggs may look like a basic food item. But the choice of eggs plays an important role in daily health. In recent years, Indian consumers have started…
Redefining Nightlife Economy: Creativity Powering India After-Dark Culture
As per the reports, India sees a huge untapped potential, with projections suggesting a market value of around $4.64 billion by 2030.


How Innovative Indian Cuisine Is Reshaping Luxury Hospitality
Luxury today is not about excess but about refined nostalgia, where comfort dishes are recreated with premium ingredients, regional storytelling,…
Dining Reinvented: The 2025 Restaurant Revolution
By 2025, the restaurant industry hasn’t just bounced back—it’s transformed.
Casual Dining Trends to Watch out This Season
The dining landscape is evolving rapidly, and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of casual dining.
How Restaurant Owners Inspire Conscious Dining
The philosophy is now finding its way into restaurants where chef-driven concepts, farm-to-table dining, and curated menus cater to the conscious…
Brewing Fresh: How Tea is taking over the Market
While India has long been the largest tea manufacturer and consumer globally, it is finally time for tea to enter the organised dining landscape, if…
Why Asian Beverages are Becoming India’s Coolest Café Trend
Asian flavours being vibrant, versatile and social-media friendly are perfectly positioned to ride the next growth curve.
Why Regional Cuisine Is the Next Big Thing in Airport F&B
As per the Airports Authority of India, in FY24, domestic air passenger traffic rose to about 30.6 crore, up 13 percent from the previous year.
Reservation-Only: Why These Restaurants Are Getting Smaller, Personalized
Instead of chasing volume or footfalls, these compact formats are taking the opposite route by keeping their covers low, service slots restricted,…
Experience that Travels: How Offsite Locations are Boosting Revenue
As per reports, offsite catering and mobile events are growing 20–25% year-on-year across metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi.
Relearning Mediterranean Food: How This Familiar Yet Global Cuisine is Evolving
Indian diners, once hesitant, are now embracing everything from Yemeni mandi and Levantine salads to Turkish mezze and Greek-style seafood.
Pregame Koramangala Brings Bengaluru its First BYOB-Inspired Bar Experience
Blending retail and recreation, the new “Bring Your Own Bottle” lounge offers an affordable, social alternative to the city’s pricey pub scene
The Sweet Shift: How Clean Label Desserts Are Redefining Indulgence
According to reports, the global clean label ingredients market is expected to grow from US $50.2 billion in 2024 to US $69.3 billion by 2029.
Why Wellness Is the New Luxury in Restaurant Menu
Around 50-60% of restaurants and hotels in India focus on healthy options in the menu.
Why Expansion in India’s Food Industry is Moving from Metros to Micro-markets
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…
One Plate, One Future: Celebrating World Food Day
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…
How Passion-Driven Restaurants can Deliver Measurable Outcomes
Sustainability is now part of the operating model. Kitchens designed to reduce waste, bars that recycle, and partnerships with local producers…
How Restaurants Are Gearing Up for the Festive Season
The weeks leading up to Diwali, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are marked by high footfall, group celebrations, and increased demand for…