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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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.
High-end restaurants hesitate on betting on delivery business
Restaurant economics work differently from deliveries. For a well-run, 1,000 sq ft, 50 cover restaurant, revenue can be estimated as INR 35 to INR 40…
Budget 2022: Restaurant Industry welcomes ECLGS, disappointed with no sector-specific allocation
Also, as we have seen e-commerce emerging as a very critical arm for the overall economic growth of the nation, the industry is also requesting an…
  • By - Nusra
  • Feb 01, 2022 / 6 MIN READ
Going hybrid: Why QSRs are tapping the frozen food segment
Above all, it becomes easier for a QSR brand to enter into the frozen food segment when compared to a fast casual or a fine dine brand. QSR chains…
How can restaurant raise capital amid the pandemic
At every stage you will have a separate outlook as to what it is it that the investors want from an overall risk v/s return factors.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 27, 2022 / 6 MIN READ
How food business at Indian airports have changed during the pandemic
The services industry is gearing up to develop into a highly-customized and consumer-focused ecosystem that continually introduces innovative…
Building Restaurants of Tomorrow'
The 'Restaurant India Investment & Development Summit' witnessed 1000+ attendees, 50+ top league speakers making it one of the largest…
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 22, 2021 / 6 MIN READ
Is mall location still a lucrative option for restaurants
But, a lot changed after the pandemic hit, with malls being closed due to virus spread to reducing the footfall capacity, restaurants started facing…
Restaurants near the shores gear up for a business comeback
With more people now coming to Goa, the vibrant restaurant business will pick up sharply with high demand for its multi-cuisine culture in post-…
What's with the dress code at restaurants and how are they evolving with time
However, as far as a strict dress code is concerned, maybe it's time to evolve. But, for many, it's a long road ahead. So how do the…
Fast Casual Restaurants: A segment to watch for
Edelweiss estimates that while the entire food services market plunged 82 percent year-on-year in the first half of FY21, the contraction that…