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.
How juicy is juice business in India?
Rise in the disposable income, people adapting the western culture, health awareness and import of fruits to India are among the top most factors to…
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  • Sep 15, 2015 / 8 MIN READ
Are Investors and Restaurant Brands Happily Married?
Investing in restaurant business has become part of the big money play. With gross margins going up to 60 per cent upwards, investors are today…
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  • Sep 07, 2015 / 5 MIN READ
Open Spaces, Food Trucks, Tourist Hubs next big trend for restaurants growth in India
Citing restaurant industry 25 percent bigger than the Bollywood and Telecom industry, Amlani also pointed Government polices as the big gorilla in…
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  • Aug 31, 2015 / 4 MIN READ
How restaurant industry is getting disruptive: A round up!
With over 500 + Restaurateurs in Presence and 100 + Restaurant industry Leaders and Chefs speaking at the congress, it was the biggest ever…
How unique concepts have become a major hit among investors?
The niche players in the industry are setting global benchmarks in India; supply chains are augmenting; world-travelled chefs are opening restaurants…
Wow! Momo raises 10 crore funding from IAN, to open 60 outlet in 2 years
The company has 50 outlets across Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Kochi, and is running a sole outlet in Hauz Khas Village in south Delhi.
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  • Aug 11, 2015 / 2 MIN READ
Box8 high on expansion, to enter 10 cities by 2015 end
We are getting about 2,500 orders a day, and is targeting to cater for 10,000 orders by the year-end, shared Amit Raj, Co-Founder.
CII launches safe food campaign with Cargill India
Addressing the conference, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan shared that the Surakshit Khadya…
Carl's Jr. to spice up burger market
Adding to the heat in the Indian burger market, Californian premium burger brand, Carl's Jr. has announced its nationwide brand launch date on…
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  • Jul 15, 2015 / 3 MIN READ
Dharmendra to open first Garam Dharam outlet in August
Meanwhile, Dharmendra is also building a 30-cottage resort on a 12-acre farm in Lonavala under the name 'Kulli Yaar Di,' which means '…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 09, 2015 / 3 MIN READ