Experience, Efficiency, Expansion: 3 Keys to Reinventing Growth in 2026
There’s growing awareness about organic products. Consumers are more health-conscious. There’s demand for sugar-free, low-sugar, and now protein-…
  • By - Nusra
  • Feb 11, 2026 / 8 MIN READ
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


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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…
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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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.
KFC enters into the retail space with Crocs
This fast-food giant collaborated with the footwear brand crocks to launch its new limited edition products called the ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken x…
US-based sandwich chain Blimpie forays into Singapore
As part of the agreement, Blimpie will be working with Deelish Brands to launch and expand the brand in Singapore with plans to unveil 5 stores…
Starbucks Delivery now expanded to 49 US markets
The brand has rapidly strengthened its delivery program to new US markets since an initial test in Miami less than 18 months ago.
Dharmendra to soon unveil its second restaurant 'He-Man'
He-Man is a farm-to-fork-themed restaurant.
Swiggy introduces 'BrandWorks' to co-create delivery brands with restaurants
The food ordering and delivery aggregator has collaborated with some restaurants on its platform for creating delivery-only brands, with a separate…
Italian vegan burger chain Flower Burger to soon launch in UK
The brand has signed a master franchise agreement that will see the new sites unveil in key cities across the UK.
Craft brewer BrewDog looks to foray into India with 35 pubs
The brand will be opening its first door in Mumbai this month.
Dineout entering several tier-2 cities as part of its pan-India expansion plans
The company is catering to four million diners a month through 40,000 restaurants in 20 cities.
Chaayos eyes to have 300 stores in 3 years
The tea cafe chain further targets to have 100 stores by the end of the current fiscal year.
[Funding alert] Rebel Foods secures Rs 35 cr debt from Alteria Capital
In India, Rebel Foods runs 325 internet kitchens.