National Pizza Day: How Pizza is Driving India’s QSR Growth
India’s QSR market is set to reach USD 43.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.36%. Health-conscious options, menu customization, diversification, and…
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…
What an 18-Month ‘Survival Window’ Means for India’s Café Market
Industry estimates peg the standalone coffee shops market at USD 424–440 million in 2025, with high double-digit growth forecasts over the next decade
From Rapid Expansion to Real Profits
Most restaurants operate on net margins of just 3–6%, while casual and full-service formats face high labour, rent, and food costs. Even QSRs…


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Why Diners Are Choosing Comfort Over Complexity
As per Swiggy 2025 report, Biryani led orders with about 93 million orders, followed by burgers (44.2 million), pizzas (40.1 million), and even…
Budget 2026 Boosts Tourism, Hospitality Awaits Policy Clarity
The budget’s emphasis on connectivity, regional development and tourism infrastructure is expected to unlock demand in emerging markets beyond major…
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  • Feb 02, 2026 / 7 MIN READ
How Smaller Menus Drive Profit and Business
This isn’t just a fad; it’s a strategic response to some of the toughest challenges the industry has faced in decades. In cities like Mumbai, Pune,…


From Buffets to Bespoke
This shift is reflected in strong growth where contract catering is projected to reach $4.25B by 2033, wedding catering $28.63B by 2032, inflight…
Why Cuisine-Led Focus is Working for Indian Restaurants
As margins tighten and diners become more deliberate, operators are finding that focused menus and clear cuisine identities offer stronger control,…
5 Big Ideas Shaping Indian Restaurants: Insights from Restaurant India 2026 – Hyderabad
The Hyderabad edition reaffirmed a powerful truth: the future belongs to brands that innovate with relevance, scale with discipline, embrace…
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  • Jan 21, 2026 / 8 MIN READ
How Restaurants Are Redefining Scale in 2026
As per the reports, 1,000-2,000 restaurants open every month in India, but also there is a large number of closures due to high costs and competition…
India’s Dessert Boom: From After-Meal Treat to All-Day Craving
As consumption becomes more intentional, desserts are no longer a secondary offering. In many cafés today, they are increasingly the primary reason…
How Storytelling is Redefining the On-Property Experience
When storytelling becomes an operational philosophy instead of a marketing add-on, each interaction gives guest a memorable experience.
The Future of Dining Is Closer Than You Think: Experts Predict 2026 Trends
Food will become a signature, not a checklist. Weddings will be remembered as culinary experiences—extraordinary, personal, and deeply thoughtful.
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  • Jan 09, 2026 / 8 MIN READ
From Dining to Destination: Restaurant Design Trends to Watch in 2026
Aligning design with food and beverage is a collaborative effort, not the responsibility of the designer alone. It involves close coordination…
Top Egg Brands in India That Crack All the Right Boxes
Eggs may look like a basic food item. But the choice of eggs plays an important role in daily health. In recent years, Indian consumers have started…
Redefining Nightlife Economy: Creativity Powering India After-Dark Culture
As per the reports, India sees a huge untapped potential, with projections suggesting a market value of around $4.64 billion by 2030.
How Innovative Indian Cuisine Is Reshaping Luxury Hospitality
Luxury today is not about excess but about refined nostalgia, where comfort dishes are recreated with premium ingredients, regional storytelling,…
Dining Reinvented: The 2025 Restaurant Revolution
By 2025, the restaurant industry hasn’t just bounced back—it’s transformed.
Casual Dining Trends to Watch out This Season
The dining landscape is evolving rapidly, and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of casual dining.
How Restaurant Owners Inspire Conscious Dining
The philosophy is now finding its way into restaurants where chef-driven concepts, farm-to-table dining, and curated menus cater to the conscious…
Brewing Fresh: How Tea is taking over the Market
While India has long been the largest tea manufacturer and consumer globally, it is finally time for tea to enter the organised dining landscape, if…
Why Asian Beverages are Becoming India’s Coolest Café Trend
Asian flavours being vibrant, versatile and social-media friendly are perfectly positioned to ride the next growth curve.
Why Regional Cuisine Is the Next Big Thing in Airport F&B
As per the Airports Authority of India, in FY24, domestic air passenger traffic rose to about 30.6 crore, up 13 percent from the previous year.