Delhi HC Makes Service Charges Voluntary, Industry Reacts
The ruling reinforces that forcing diners to pay a service charge amounts to an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act.
Why Restaurants Still Bet Big on Tier 1 Cities
With 30–40% of restaurant sales now coming through online delivery platforms, operators are walking a fine line between growth and profitability. And…
Beyond QR and UPI: How Tech is Quietly Rewiring Café Operations
While QR menus and contactless payments are now common, cafés are increasingly turning to technology to optimise inventory, staffing, training and…
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.


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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


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.
Why restaurant companies don't opt for going public
While IPOs are a great way to fundraise and generate publicity and credibility in the market, they come with heavy expectations.
Human touch will always be the part of restaurant biz," says restaurateurs at Restaurant India Awards Hyderabad
The show witnessed participation from across the sector and welcomed more than 250 people in attendance.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 25, 2022 / 4 MIN READ
Delhi HC halts 'no service charge' order on restaurants; restaurateurs welcome the move
Earlier this month, restaurant industry in a guideline passed by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) were barred to charge any service…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 20, 2022 / 6 MIN READ
Re-invent, re-invest in customer & tech is the new mantra for restaurant owners
Researches also suggests that consumer demands for convenience and seamless digital experiences are continuously on the rise, and people are looking…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 14, 2022 / 5 MIN READ
5 advantages of digital marketing in hospitality industry
Digital marketing helps improve awareness about a hotel's services, restaurants and other amenities through various online platforms such as…
Mumbai gets a new high energy bar YEN
The bar with its gold-lit backdrop shines as the centerpiece, and the separated yet cozy booths with dim lighting provide that intimate dining…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 23, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
5 key learnings for restaurateurs from Owner of celebrated restaurant Burma Burma
Usually restaurateurs focus more on their food and ambience while coming up with their own venture. But they shouldn't forget that location…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 15, 2022 / 4 MIN READ
Deja Brew opens first outlet in GK; targets 6 outlets in Delhi-NCR
The cafe has also introduced a "Cigar and Conversations" private zone, for which they have created a cigar lounge too!
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 14, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Lost Recipes of India: Why it needs to be remembered
With Instant recipes and processed foods taking over India, people seldom feel the need or desire to prepare any dish that requires a significant…
Restaurant industry goes through a transformational stage: witnesses a rush of exits and entries
With every downturn in the business cycle, the established players who do not have deep pockets shut shop whereas the new entrants with fresh capital…