Experience, Efficiency, Expansion: 3 Keys to Reinventing Growth in 2026
There’s growing awareness about organic products. Consumers are more health-conscious. There’s demand for sugar-free, low-sugar, and now protein-…
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  • Feb 11, 2026 / 8 MIN READ
National Pizza Day: How Pizza is Driving India’s QSR Growth
India’s QSR market is set to reach USD 43.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.36%. Health-conscious options, menu customization, diversification, and…
Why Restaurants Still Bet Big on Tier 1 Cities
With 30–40% of restaurant sales now coming through online delivery platforms, operators are walking a fine line between growth and profitability. And…
What an 18-Month ‘Survival Window’ Means for India’s Café Market
Industry estimates peg the standalone coffee shops market at USD 424–440 million in 2025, with high double-digit growth forecasts over the next decade


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From Rapid Expansion to Real Profits
Most restaurants operate on net margins of just 3–6%, while casual and full-service formats face high labour, rent, and food costs. Even QSRs…
Why Diners Are Choosing Comfort Over Complexity
As per Swiggy 2025 report, Biryani led orders with about 93 million orders, followed by burgers (44.2 million), pizzas (40.1 million), and even…
Budget 2026 Boosts Tourism, Hospitality Awaits Policy Clarity
The budget’s emphasis on connectivity, regional development and tourism infrastructure is expected to unlock demand in emerging markets beyond major…
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  • Feb 02, 2026 / 7 MIN READ


How Smaller Menus Drive Profit and Business
This isn’t just a fad; it’s a strategic response to some of the toughest challenges the industry has faced in decades. In cities like Mumbai, Pune,…
From Buffets to Bespoke
This shift is reflected in strong growth where contract catering is projected to reach $4.25B by 2033, wedding catering $28.63B by 2032, inflight…
Why Cuisine-Led Focus is Working for Indian Restaurants
As margins tighten and diners become more deliberate, operators are finding that focused menus and clear cuisine identities offer stronger control,…
5 Big Ideas Shaping Indian Restaurants: Insights from Restaurant India 2026 – Hyderabad
The Hyderabad edition reaffirmed a powerful truth: the future belongs to brands that innovate with relevance, scale with discipline, embrace…
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  • Jan 21, 2026 / 8 MIN READ
How Restaurants Are Redefining Scale in 2026
As per the reports, 1,000-2,000 restaurants open every month in India, but also there is a large number of closures due to high costs and competition…
India’s Dessert Boom: From After-Meal Treat to All-Day Craving
As consumption becomes more intentional, desserts are no longer a secondary offering. In many cafés today, they are increasingly the primary reason…
How Storytelling is Redefining the On-Property Experience
When storytelling becomes an operational philosophy instead of a marketing add-on, each interaction gives guest a memorable experience.
How Women Are Redefining India’s Culinary Landscape
In India’s urban centers, women account for 15–20% of professional kitchen staff and around 30–35% hold top management roles in hospitality.
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…