India’s Coffee Rise: Brewing a Global Identity
From personalization to make your own brew, café business is going through the biggest innovation these days.
From Rock Bands to Wok Pans: How Debaditya Chaudhury is Building Culture with Food
With 37 Chowman outlets and over 45 in the F&B group, the brand aims for 100+ outlets across metro and tier-2 cities like Chandigarh, Pune,…
How AI is Revolutionizing Restaurant Success During the Festive Rush
In the future, the position of AI in the restaurant business will only expand. As machine learning algorithms advance, they will be capable of…
Cheaper Bites Ahead: GST Revamp Cuts Prices on Coffee, Ice Cream & More!
All invoicing from these brands has shifted to 5% GST. The billing system will show revised rates, and invoices (printed and digital) clearly display…
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 18, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
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94% of Restaurant Operators Target Tier-II and III Expansion; Report
With average monthly incomes in Tier-II cities approaching metro levels, consumers are brand-aware but price-sensitive—seeking hygienic, aspirational…
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  • Sep 18, 2025 / 5 MIN READ
“Right People and Culture is the Key to Building a Restaurant,” says Nikhil K Rochlani
He is Founding Partner of Butterfly High, Kyma, and The Bigg Small Café + Bar. For him, today’s success rests on customer insight, constant…
Smart, Efficient, Scalable: How This Entrepreneur is Building Smart-Kitchens for F&B
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Neeraj Seth, MD, Trufrost & Butler shares on how they are not just selling machines; they are…
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 10, 2025 / 8 MIN READ
Scooping Success: The Sweet Boom of Ice Cream Cafés
Leading the pack with a cool 30–35% market share is Amul, followed by homegrown favorites like Naturals and NIC, as well as established giants such…
From Flavor to Emotion: The Future of Experiential Restaurants
Dining today is no longer about just eating—it’s about being entertained.
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  • Sep 04, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
“Consistency is Built into Systems, People,” says Sumit Govind Sharma of Monarch Liberty Hospitality Pvt Ltd
Founded by Sumit Govind Sharma, Monarch Liberty Hospitality Pvt Ltd has launched some successful restaurants in Mumbai such as EVE, Que Sera Sera and…
Actor Shilpa Shetty’s Restaurant Bastian to Shut Shop in Bandra, Mumbai
The restaurant became Mumbai’s favourite, especially a popular food spot for food lovers and celebrities in Mumbai since 2016.
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  • Sep 03, 2025 / 3 MIN READ
A Comprehensive Guide to In-house Restaurants in the Indian Market
An in-house restaurant refers to a culinary business that is operating within another main business, such as a hotel, resort, club, mall, hospital,…
How to Find Your Niche in the Restaurant World
A restaurant niche is a specialized segment of the market that you serve with a unique concept, menu, or experience. It is one of the characteristics…
How to Make a Failing Restaurant Successful Again
For a restaurateur, whether in India or anywhere else in the world, seeing the gradual decline of their restaurant business is the most depressing…
Building a Coffee Business: 10 Key Strategies for Success in a Competitive Market
India's Coffee Market was valued at USD 478 Million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,227.47 Million by 2032 at a CAGR of 9.87% during the…
Sustainable Practices in the Restaurant Industry: Balancing Environmental Responsibility, Biz Success
Food waste not only represents a significant environmental burden but also incurs substantial economic costs for businesses.
4 Trends to Follow if you are Running a Tea/Coffee Biz
Increasingly, consumers are gravitating towards specialty and premium coffee offerings, driven by a desire for unique flavors, higher quality, and…
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  • May 13, 2024 / 4 MIN READ
Mastering the Menu: Key Tax Considerations for Restaurants in 2024's Regulatory Environment
Restaurant businesses in India fall under the "Profits and Gains of Business or Profession" (PGBP) chapter of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
How CSR can Elevate Restaurant Industry further Impacting the Society
There are a lot of scope of small or larger impact CSR that restaurants company can engage. Irrespective of the fact that its a single outlet brand…
Why Restaurant Industry is Bleeding with Entry Level Workforce
ICRA estimates suggest that these chains are set to open 2,300 new stores with an investment of Rs 5,800 crore between 2022-23 and 2024-25,…
3 Keys to Running a Customer-Centric Restaurant
It is very important to know the market, clientele and neighborhood you are operating your restaurant, brand.
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  • Apr 05, 2024 / 5 MIN READ
5 Key Takeaways if you are Planning to Raise Funds
Restaurant India recently hosted its Mumbai Edition of the Restaurant India Investment & Development Summit where top restaurant, food brands and…
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  • Apr 01, 2024 / 3 MIN READ
Saurabh Luthra Led Romeo Lane to launch 30 more outlets; Venture into Boutique Hotels
In this exclusive interview with Restaurant India, Luthra shares insights into what makes Romeo Lane a standout experience, the strategic expansion…
Sustainable Menu Planning: Minimizing Waste in Hotel Restaurants
Moreover, implementing composting programs for organic waste and partnering with food rescue organizations to redistribute surplus food to those in…
  • By - Nusra
  • Mar 27, 2024 / 6 MIN READ