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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-…
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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…
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Vijetha Iyer
Feb 09, 2026 / 6 MIN READ
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…
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Vijetha Iyer
Feb 06, 2026 / 6 MIN READ
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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Saumyangi Yadav
Feb 06, 2026 / 6 MIN READ
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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…
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Vijetha Iyer
Feb 05, 2026 / 7 MIN READ
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…
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Vijetha Iyer
Feb 04, 2026 / 6 MIN READ
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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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,…
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Vijetha Iyer
Jan 30, 2026 / 5 MIN READ
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…
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Vijetha Iyer
Jan 28, 2026 / 6 MIN READ
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,…
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Saumyangi Yadav
Jan 27, 2026 / 7 MIN READ
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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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…
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Vijetha Iyer
Jan 16, 2026 / 8 MIN READ
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…
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Saumyangi Yadav
Jan 15, 2026 / 6 MIN READ
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.
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Vijetha Iyer
Jan 13, 2026 / 7 MIN READ
Is Standardization, the Missing Ingredient in Restaurants?
Given the creative nature of the industry, standardization at an industry level for certain things may be difficult to achieve, as- recipe, cooking…
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RI Bureau
Dec 19, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
Want to open a restaurant? Here what you need to know about various Licensing Requirements
Delhi-NCR alone has around 2,200 licensed outlets, Mumbai has 1,500 and Bengaluru about 300-400 licenses.
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RI Bureau
Dec 16, 2015 / 8 MIN READ
How chocolaty is chocolate biz?
In India, the chocolate industry valued at INR 58bn (USD966mn) in FY 2014, has been growing at a CAGR (Compound annual growth rate) of 15 per cent…
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Joyshree Saha
Dec 15, 2015 / 5 MIN READ
Yumist raises $2mn led by Ronnie Screwvala's fund to fix your Daily Meals
The funds from the new round will be used to build the team, expand its footprint and create a brand in a market where none exists.
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Nusra
Dec 09, 2015 / 3 MIN READ
How are restaurants cashing in with best pricing strategy
Pricing strategy involves inputs from multiple facets of business- demand planning, where restaurants prepare limited quantity of menu every day that…
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Joyshree Saha
Dec 04, 2015 / 5 MIN READ
Focusing on 'Ghar Ka Khaana' EasyKhaana bags angel funding
The food delivery sector is a $2 billion market growing at 30-40% annually. But i believe our target customer is anybody who eats home cooked food,…
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Nusra
Dec 03, 2015 / 2 MIN READ
Restaurants ties up with food delivery apps to fasten delivery
Earlier also, many QSRs has joined hand with online ordering apps. The apps offer consumer's convenience and retailers the opportunity to drive…
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Joyshree Saha
Nov 30, 2015 / 5 MIN READ
Top five food brands serving food on Wheel
From tying up with leaders in the fast food industry to joining hand with the delivery marketplaces like foodpanda and healthy QSR in the online…
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Nusra
Nov 25, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
Top five best theme restaurants in Delhi
Today, people are getting more attracted by the design of the restaurants rather than the offers they saw on the table.
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RI Bureau
Nov 23, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
Sattviko to focus on delivery biz, acquires Jaipur based Call A Meal for undisclosed amount
Present in Delhi till now with its four outlets, Sattviko is adding another four in its portfolio in Delhi within four months, one in Jaipur and IIT…
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Nusra
Nov 19, 2015 / 2 MIN READ
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