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…
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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.
What does financial wellness now mean for restaurants
F&B businesses have now trimmed down variable costs and menu offerings basis the 80-20 philosophy to increase revenue per square feet and per…
Why investors are pouring their money in food-tech
According to a report, the Indian food service delivery market is expected to more than double to $13 billion (Rs 93,600 crore) by fiscal 2023.
  • By - Nusra
  • Oct 25, 2021 / 5 MIN READ
When does a restaurant reach break-even
Higher operational costs derive from saving money on low-cost infrastructure. It takes about six to seven months for a new brand to break even,…
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  • Oct 21, 2021 / 6 MIN READ
Paving a way for BYOB revolution: Innovations at Indian cafes
It's a great concept in a lot of ways, for instance, it takes down the cost of hosting a party or an event down drastically, a lot of times this…
Why mystery audits are crucial for your restaurant
In India, the mystery shopping business is in its infancy but quickly picking up pace. The industry is estimated to be worth around `70 crore and…
Changing face of Takeaway: From side kick to front runner
The pandemic has encouraged customers to order in which has made the concept of takeaways and driveways become very popular. Utilizing this to full…
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  • Oct 07, 2021 / 5 MIN READ
How does the upcoming festive season looks like for restaurant industry
Delhi, Bangalore and Ahmedabad are moving fastest towards normalcy with a 70 percent recovery rate projected to be achieved in this festive quarter,…
How Indian restaurants are setting a stage for new-age revolutionary space
The Indian restaurant industry 2.0 is more diverse, full of risk-takers and more creative than ever. For many, it is just the right time to enter the…
Top Learning for restaurants from the Covid-19 crisis
Many a times, it happens that customer is ordering a smaller amount of food or supplies, in that case always look for two things; which menu items…
Trouble for restaurants in Maharashtra continues as malls announces closure
If we look at numbers, Inorbit Malls in Malad operate close to 35 restaurants whereas, Infiniti Mall in Malad is home to more than 40 plus…
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 18, 2021 / 4 MIN READ