From Home Kitchen to ‘Namma’: A Chef’s Journey of Comfort & Authenticity
What began as a personal passion has today evolved into Namma, a South Indian restaurant rooted in comfort, authenticity and family.
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…
Unlocking the Real Potential: Growth Capital and India’s Culinary Entrepreneurs
In the restaurant world, growth capital is no longer just fuel for expansion—it’s a catalyst for transforming good concepts into enduring brands.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 02, 2025 / 9 MIN READ
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


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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,…
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…
5 Key Strategies to Target Repeat Customers
Points-based systems allow customers to earn rewards for each purchase, while tiered rewards create incentives for frequent engagement.


From Legacy to Lifestyle: How Shiv Sagar Is Redefining Dining for a New Generation
Ankita Poojari, Director and second-generation entrepreneur at the Shiv Sagar Group, shares insights into how the iconic Indian brand has sustained…
7 Tips to Maximise Sales in Your Restaurant
In today’s competitive dining scenario, success demands constant innovation, adaptability, and meaningful engagement across every customer touch…
7 Essentials to Keep Staff Trained in Your Restaurant
Behind that seamless magic is no accident. It’s a team that’s been trained to anticipate needs, motivated to go the extra mile, and consistent enough…
Focused Flavors: How Single-Cuisine Restaurants are Redefining Dining Scenes
Single-cuisine concepts can contribute approximately 50 to 65% of dine-in revenue in metro portfolios where specialists dominate new openings.
8 Strategic Pillars to Run a High-Performing Restaurant Franchise
Franchising not only build a strong brand identity but also helps in successful expansion strategies. Around 30-40% of restaurant businesses are…
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 to design a menu card for your restaurant
Your restaurant’s menu is a powerful marketing tool, a silent salesperson, and a reflection of your brand’s personality. So, if you are a restaurant…
The Anti-Cafe Where Time is Money
In the words of Maya Angelou "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." In an interview to Restaurant India,…
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 15, 2021 / 7 MIN READ
Top Learning for restaurants from the Covid-19 crisis
Many a times, it happens that customer is ordering a smaller amount of food or supplies, in that case always look for two things; which menu items…
Why it's the right time to invest in food manufacturing sector
The gross value of plant and machinery deployed in the food processing sector will likely reach USD 51.19 bn by 2024-25.
This is the real 'Unlock' says Pune restaurateurs; bars, restaurants now open till 10 pm
As per Shetty, 90 per cent of the restaurant staff falling under PRHA is now vaccinated with 1st dose and within another 1.5-2 months time they will…
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 10, 2021 / 5 MIN READ
Restaurant timing to get extended in Mumbai, Pune restaurant body requests for the same relaxations
"Our main business is in the evening. Dining hours in the restaurants should be extended in the evening," added Shetty by pointing that the…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 30, 2021 / 3 MIN READ
Bengaluru prefers local small restaurants, Chennai prefers fine dining, report
It also added that 64% of respondents in Mumbai prefer takeaway/home-delivery. In addition, 'proximity of restaurant' is considered "…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 29, 2021 / 8 MIN READ
A wholesome deal: Restaurants target big with combo options
combos will always remain a marketing strategy because, at the end of the day, it is all about driving higher sales.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 28, 2021 / 8 MIN READ
Restaurants with fully vaccinated employee may get permission to operate till 10 PM, restaurateurs welcome the recommendation
"It is not viable for us to do business till 4 PM and rely only parcel and delivery," he added by pointing that 20 per cent of the…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 15, 2021 / 5 MIN READ
Casual dining chains winning over Covid-19 loss: A restaurateur's guide to overcome Covid obstacle
For those who have their own delivery services, it can be super beneficial to support the customer base with authentic services rather than those…
Bar owners, restaurateurs say cheers as Punjab Govt allows reopening of bars, pubs
The restaurant and bar owners will also have to ensure that their staff members take at least one dose of Covid vaccine and the social distancing…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 30, 2021 / 3 MIN READ