The ruling reinforces that forcing diners to pay a service charge amounts to an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act.
With 30–40% of restaurant sales now coming through online delivery platforms, operators are walking a fine line between growth and profitability. And…
While QR menus and contactless payments are now common, cafés are increasingly turning to technology to optimise inventory, staffing, training and…
What began as a personal passion has today evolved into Namma, a South Indian restaurant rooted in comfort, authenticity and family.
This brings perspectives from investors, homegrown QSR founders, legacy restaurateurs and new-age community-driven café creators to decode the trends…
In the restaurant world, growth capital is no longer just fuel for expansion—it’s a catalyst for transforming good concepts into enduring brands.
Boba Tea and Matcha Tea have seen an 11x and 4x surge in search volumes, respectively, in the last five years.
Instead of chasing volume or footfalls, these compact formats are taking the opposite route by keeping their covers low, service slots restricted,…
Sustainability is now part of the operating model. Kitchens designed to reduce waste, bars that recycle, and partnerships with local producers…
Points-based systems allow customers to earn rewards for each purchase, while tiered rewards create incentives for frequent engagement.
Ankita Poojari, Director and second-generation entrepreneur at the Shiv Sagar Group, shares insights into how the iconic Indian brand has sustained…
In today’s competitive dining scenario, success demands constant innovation, adaptability, and meaningful engagement across every customer touch…
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…
Single-cuisine concepts can contribute approximately 50 to 65% of dine-in revenue in metro portfolios where specialists dominate new openings.
The Second Edition of Restaurant India, West India held on 9th June 2018 in Mumbai set a cult for the business makers .
"In this digital age, Indian market has become extremely receptive to new concepts and healthier choices", says Gautam Kamra, General…
A world class menu with a pinch of international flavours and local ingredients are gaining momentum.
Restaurateurs have accepted the fact that food is no more the only thing which can help them to sustain in the rapidly growing food industry.
Coming up with another location might sound like a Herculean task but it is possible.
In tete-a-tete with Restaurant India, Chef Gaurav Anand, Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal talks about new trends.
In conversation with Restaurant India, Vinit Ghelani, Owner, Udan Khatola shares about his passion towards food industry.
Indians always had a sweet tooth, and bakery holds special heart in India since forever.
Addition of disposable incomes is directly proportionate to spending power of the customers which increases the competition.
Whenever something bad happens, restaurants need a strategy to deal with the situation.
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