Scooping Success: Carvel Plans 100 Stores, Local Flavours, and Strong Backend Systems
The brand has earmarked Rs 40 crore to set up 100 stores over the next five to six years, signaling a steady and strategic rollout.
Beyond Fast Food: Nando’s India Journey from QSR to Experiential Dining
In an exclusive conversation with Restaurant India, Sameer Bhasin, CEO of Nando’s India, shares insights on what it takes to build and grow a…
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  • Oct 07, 2025 / 11 MIN READ
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…
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,…
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“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…
“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…
“People are Moving towards Sustainability & Health-conscious dining,” says Kapil Dubey
The chef draws inspiration from Japanese precision, European simplicity, and Indian cuisine. By using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, the chef…
"We Believe in Being a Trendsetter, Not a Follower," Says Rahul Bajaj of Le Sutra
Rahul Bajaj, Director of Le Sutra Hospitality and a second-generation entrepreneur, is the visionary behind Café Out of the Blue’s transformation…
"Everyday is a Chance to Build Something Bigger," says Sushaan Nath of Passion Cuisine
Growing up in a family business, conversations around food, restaurants, and hospitality were always part of daily life. It naturally shaped my…
Savouring Stardom: What it Takes To be a Celebrity-Owned Restaurant
Driven by a passion for crafting meaningful dining experiences, Khushank aims to build distinctive concepts that leave a mark in the ever-evolving F…
"Modern Indian Cuisine, Japanese, Teppanyaki, and Korean food are Trending," says Chef Amit Dash
An alumnus of IIHM Kolkata, Chef Dash’s illustrious career includes key roles with Taj Hotels, ITC Hotels, Marriott International, and Atmosphere…
Baking Success: Journey from Bakery to a Cafe
The creative force behind Honey & Dough, turned her dream of opening a cozy neighborhood café into one of Delhi NCR’s most beloved café chains.
Exclusive: “Iti will be a Hyper Local Indian Ingredient-Based Dessert Brand in Mumbai,” Says Niketa Sharma of Keish Hospitality
With a dynamic portfolio including The Thane Club, Blah BKC & Santacruz, Vivi Italian, South Stories India, Masaledar, and Magna Bar &…
‘You are your first roadblock,” says Chef Balaji
Known for its modern take on authentic Indian flavours, Salt redefined the contemporary Indian dining. We have pan-Indian exposure in our menu
Wow! Momo Promotes its CMO Murali Krishnan as Co-Founder
Murali has also been the crucial catalyst in launching the FMCG vertical & other QSR Brands Wow! China and Wow! Chicken.
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  • Nov 01, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore Appoints Vinoth Kumar R as F&B Manager
In his current role, Vinoth will be focusing on maximizing the F&B revenue, introducing new F&B concepts and elevating the guest dining…
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  • Oct 12, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru Appoints Virender Razdan as GM
Proficient in managing complex budgets, Virender Razdan, has the business acumen to make accurate projections to drive strategic business decisions.
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  • Sep 30, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Appoints Shanu Ammunni as VP-Information Technology
He is a result-oriented technology leader with extensive cross-cultural expertise in the Hospitality IT sector.
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  • Sep 28, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Amarjeet Singh elevated as Director of Marketing at NHCC & HICC
In his present role, he will be responsible for strategizing, budgeting, planning, and implementing marketing and communication activities for the…
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  • Sep 27, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
The Westin Pune appoints Sunanda Sathish as Director of Human Resources
Sunanda brings 22 years of enriched hands-on experience and honed skills as a Human Resource Manager in the Hospitality Industry.
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  • Sep 10, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Sofitel Mumbai BKC appoints Sidney Dcunha as Culinary Director
Having worked with some of the leading Michelin star venues in New York, under celebrity Chefs such as Michel Roux Snr, Floyd Cardoz, and Hemant…
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  • Sep 09, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Appoints Kazim Mehdi as their F&B Director
Through his expertise, he will help not only to bolster an improved business environment by analyzing and suggesting trends in the hospitality…
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  • Sep 07, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Sameer Khetarpal joins Jubilant FoodWorks as CEO & MD
Throughout his career, Sameer has been driven by a passion to serve customers and build businesses by leveraging technology.
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  • Sep 06, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
6 Reasons Laxman Narasimhan is right fit as Starbucks CEO
Narasimhan is also a trustee of the Brookings Institution, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, served as a member of the UK Prime Minister’…
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  • Sep 02, 2022 / 6 MIN READ