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.
How Guest Experience & Brand Identity is Crafting the Future of Dining
Dining is no longer about just good food, it’s about emotion, memory, and trust. Today’s guests want more than well-cooked dishes; they want an…
Capital Flows: What’s Attracting Investor Attention
This brings perspectives from investors, homegrown QSR founders, legacy restaurateurs and new-age community-driven café creators to decode the trends…
How Independent Cafes are Driving India’s Cafe Boom
As the café market expands and consumption rises, standalone cafés are the laboratories where trends like specialty brews, experiential menus, and…
Explore Upcoming Events And New Age Agendas
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India on the Global Map: The New Franchising Epicenter
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…
Eating Out Reinvented: From Celebration to Daily Ritual
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…
India’s Food Services Market to Cross US$ 125 bn by 2030: Report
Boba Tea and Matcha Tea have seen an 11x and 4x surge in search volumes, respectively, in the last five years.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 01, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
From Menus to Margins: Redefining Kitchens and Economics for a ‘Home-First’ Era
The industry is projected to grow over $140 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of around 28.17%.
From a 30 Sqft Shop to London: How Hatti Kaapi Took South Indian Filter Coffee Global
US Mahender, Founder & CEO of Hatti Kaapi, speaks to Restaurant India about the rise of authentic South Indian filter coffee in modern café…
Snacking into the Future
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…
Designing Experiences: Plating, Space, Storytelling
While good plating and interiors can attract the customers through social media platforms and drive them to the restaurants by 60%.
Menu Creation: The Science of What Sells
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…
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  • Nov 24, 2025 / 11 MIN READ
The Big Trends Reshaping India’s Hotel Kitchens in 2025–26
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…
Fine Dining Goes Local
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-…
How Technology is Helping Restaurants Expand Their Biz
The restaurant industry is valued at approximately $85.19 billion as of 2025 and it's projected to reach $79.65 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of…
What Is Restaurant Profit Margin And How To Improve It? Your Ultimate Guide
Running a profitable restaurant resembles crafting the perfect recipe. It requires the right blend of planning, smart cost management, and creativity.
7 Tips to Overcome Key Challenges in the QSR segment
Driven by the factors like increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes and changing consumer preferences, the QSR segment is projected to grow…
Trained to Thrive: How Upskilling Elevates the Dining Experience
Around 30-40% of restaurant brands focus on upskilling their employees to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
How Indian QSRs Are Creating Their Own Identity in a Global-Dominated Market
There’s growing curiosity about Indian food — not just within the country but globally. With the right mix of taste, technology, and cultural…
Cross-Cultural Cravings: How Fusion Food Is Reshaping Indian Menus
In India, 50-60% of the restaurants focus on serving fusion food although it’s still a growing trend in the industry.
5 Meaningful Impact of Removing the Delhi Police Eating House License from F&B Biz
The removal of the Delhi Police Eating House License is not just about one less document, it’s about creating the kind of environment where…
How New-Age Restaurateurs are Shaping the Future of Dining
Unlike the legacy models built on scale and standardization, today’s generation is fueled by storytelling, distinct brand identity, and adaptability.
6 Winning Strategies for India’s Emerging Cafe Market
The café market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10-15%, while the market size is estimated at a value of more than Rs5000 crores.
5 Key Strategies to Run a Thriving Nightlife Business in India
India’s nightlife market is projected to grow around USD 4.64 billion by 2030.