From Legacy to Reinvention: What a New Generation of Hospitality Leaders Learns When They Break Tradition
India’s diners and travellers are seeking more than familiarity. They’re choosing dining rooms with a point of view, smaller menus built on clarity,…
Designing Experiences: Plating, Space, Storytelling
While good plating and interiors can attract the customers through social media platforms and drive them to the restaurants by 60%.
India’s Premier F&B Convergence: Restaurant India 2025 is Back in Mumbai
This year’s theme, Fuelling Growth: Capital, Concepts, Consumption, highlights how access to capital, disruptive concepts, and evolving consumer…
Why South Indian Cuisine’s Global Rise Begins in the Middle East
With the growing number of popular South Indian restaurant chains expanding overseas, from Saravanaa Bhavan and Anjappar to Paragon, A2B, and…
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What Does a Michelin Star Mean? Everything You Need to Know About
In the world of international cuisine, the Michelin Star is undoubtedly the most sought-after and admired award that can sometimes be misunderstood.…
The 7 FSSAI-Approved Food Colors for Indian Restaurants & Caterers
Many food dishes may look naturally vibrant, but sometimes they need a little bit of food coloring to get their delicious look. This is where food…
Festive Feasts Await: How Restaurants Are Celebrating Diwali 2025
Special festive menus showcase a blend of traditional Indian delicacies and contemporary twists, from rich biryanis and fragrant curries to artisanal…
One Plate, One Future: Celebrating World Food Day
This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” emphasizes collective action through the FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative…
Culinary Innovation Meets Tradition: How Smart Kitchens are Revolutionizing Regional Indian Dishes
Traditional meals are rich in stories and history, made with love. Lately, there's been a movement to give these local treasures a modern twist…
5 Restaurant Partnership Ideas to Expand Your Business
In the competitive Indian Restaurant Sector, solely relying on walk-ins and delivery apps is no longer enough to connect to customers. Therefore, to…
How to Attract Customers Beyond Special Occasions and Festivals
Relying solely on the festive rush to generate more revenue is not a good business strategy. Restaurants need to know how to attract customers beyond…
5 Food Business Ideas You Can Start Without Opening a Full Restaurant
The Food Business Industry in India is growing bigger day by day. This has given rise to several new restaurants popping up every day. But let’s be…
7 Strategies Restaurants Can Use to Triple Karwa Chauth Revenue
Calling Karwa Chauth an emotion rather than merely a day would not be any kind of overstatement. This day is celebrated by many couples throughout…
How to Turn Cricket Fever into Restaurant Revenue
When a cricket match or tournament happens, the whole country comes together and holds its breath with every ball bowled. For most people, it is game…
How much does it cost to Franchise a Restaurant?
Franchising a restaurant is a good way to enter the food industry if you’re thinking about entering, unlike starting a restaurant from scratch.…
Raise a Toast to Dad with Bold flavours and Memorable Moments
Celebrate the special day with your dad by giving him the best moments, after all every minute you spend matters more and the lasting memories to…
How Pop-Up Restaurants are Redefining India’s Culinary Landscape
From experimental kitchens and chef collaborations to best bar takeovers and themed dining concepts, pop-ups are allowing restaurants and hospitality…
From Kitchen to Table: Celebrating Safety Standards in Every bite
We all know that food safety is a non-negotiable pillar for restaurants as it serves as an important reminder of our responsibility towards safe and…
6 Ways Technology is Redefining Dining in India
Restaurant tech is booming with trends like AI & automation, contactless payments, cloud kitchens, smart POS, AR/VR, IoT, and sustainability…
Fresh Take on Flavours: What’s Pushing the Growth of Plant-forward Dining
Due to the rising demand, 50% of the restaurants have vegan, keto and plant-based menu.
“Authenticity is About Cultural Context and Intention,” Says Chef Anshul Dhyani of ITC Grand Central
“You’re only as good as the last plate you serve. This mindset keeps us grounded, focused and constantly striving to do better.”
3 Key Trends Changing the Dining Behaviors
The market is expected to reach ₹9–10 lakh crore by 2030, with a projected CAGR of 11.19% through 2028, hitting $79.65 billion.
The Kiosk Revolution: Low Investment, High Returns & Footfall
Around 25-40% of the top brands are working kiosks model which proves that this model works exceptional in high-footfall environments.
Going back to Roots: The Role of Storytelling in Positioning Traditional Dishes to Modern Diners
Around 70% of the restaurants in India are presenting traditional dishes to their diners. This shows that the preferences have evolved over the…