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.
Azure Hospitality 'MAMAGOTO' secures Rs 650 MN from Goldman Sachs
The investment will be used to further expand Azure's three restaurant brands throughout India and in select markets abroad.
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  • Jul 13, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
Matrix, SAIF Partners co-led $6mn funding for Treebo Hotels
Treebo, a new age, tech-enabled chain of hotels offering quality accommodation to travellers at affordable prices will use these funds for expanding…
Is Burger King facing price war from McDonalds, KFC?
Global chains have stuck into a price war, where each of them is competing with one another to deliver their best at an everyday value pricing.
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  • Apr 20, 2015 / 5 MIN READ
Zappfresh, online meat start-up raises Rs 2 crore from angel investors
Zappfresh offers a wide variety of items including whole chicken, mutton and pork. Now, it is also planning to introduce seafood category soon.
Spice industry sizzles on robust growth
The aroma, colour, taste and texture of the astonishing varieties of spices in India nourish a rich variety of cuisines and cultures.
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  • Nov 12, 2014 / 7 MIN READ
Cooking up growth!
The panel included Dheeraj Gupta, MD, Jumboking Foods Pvt Ltd, Deval Tibrewalla, CEO & Director, Polo Foods, Varun Goyal, Owner, Milkyway and Sam…
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  • Oct 15, 2014 / 5 MIN READ
Local Store Marketing: Creating Success for Restaurants
Putting a face on your business makes your brand more likeable and trustworthy to sell business.
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  • Sep 29, 2014 / 4 MIN READ
Casual dining segment feels more enticing to the investors
Casual dining with scalability in business and profit rising is making the segment more alluring for investors.
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  • Sep 09, 2014 / 5 MIN READ
Cooking up growth
The ready to eat food market stands at Rs 2,900 crore and looks alluring.
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  • Jul 17, 2014 / 4 MIN READ
Evolution of Indian Food Connoisseurs
Wider exposure to international cuisines has led Indian to be more experimenting with food.
  • By - Nusra
  • Nov 06, 2013 / 5 MIN READ