Hotels and restaurants

For years, food waste in hospitality was seen as an environmental issue. In reality, it’s a major hidden profit leak eroding margins and inflating…

From business travellers extending work trips into leisure escapes to families and younger guests seeking immersive experiences, expectations have…

Chefs today have stepped into the spotlight as brand ambassadors, storytellers, guest relationship managers and business leaders.

With most restaurants operating on slim profit margins of just 3–8%, even short revenue slowdowns can impact profitability.

His journey into the industry was shaped early on by his training at the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace, where he learned the fundamentals of service…

The shift is evident in the restaurant industry, where nearly 75% of all restaurant traffic now comes from off-premises channels such as takeaway,…

In this shift, open kitchens have evolved from a niche design concept into a strategic business decision.

Restaurants in India operate on thin margins with 10-18% EBITDA, while food inflation fluctuates around 6-8%. Consumers dine out 6.6 times per month…

As per reports, India has roughly 1,800–2,300 buffet restaurants. Maharashtra has the highest number with around 258 outlets, followed by 232 in…

Rising consumer expectations, cost pressures, sustainability goals and rapid technological adoption are prompting restaurants to rethink how…

Whether it’s a lavish thali rooted in tradition, a rooftop sundowner with cocktails, or a relaxed café reset after the festivities, hotels and…

Concepts built around strong hero dishes reportedly see 10–20% higher repeat visits than those offering generic, wide-ranging menus—proving that…

In a 5.5–6 lakh crore market growing at 10–12% annually, survival and scale increasingly depend on how well restaurants use data.

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…

With rising rents and ingredient costs, compact kitchen setups significantly reduce overheads often by 20–30%.