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.
Television has fuelled RTC growth
MA Tejani, MD, Gits Food is the man behind the success of Gits Ready to Cook (RTC) products across the globe. Gits Food started its operation in 1963…
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  • Dec 04, 2014 / 3 MIN READ
How budget hotels are tapping India?
Today, the industry trend is moving towards a lot of leisure travel, local preferences, loyal customers and corporate level meetings.
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  • Dec 03, 2014 / 5 MIN READ
There's immense competition in start-up world: Zomato
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO, Zomato, tells his global expansion plan mentioning the need to…
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  • Nov 26, 2014 / 7 MIN READ
Sagar Ratna, Haldiram our potential competitor in North: Shiv Sagar
Shiv Sagar Veg Restaurant was started in 1982 to provide authentic vegetarian food. Talking to Restaurant India, Shridhar Poojary, Owner, shares his…
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  • Nov 07, 2014 / 3 MIN READ
Why tech food companies getting thumps-up from investors?
Tech food companies like Zomato, Lime Tray, Gourmet It Up, have raised upto USD 300, 000 funding from a clutch of investors. With people moving…
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  • Nov 04, 2014 / 6 MIN READ
In Pics: IITians introduce upmarket hangout destination
The bar menu includes a wide range of assorted drinks with an emphasis on cocktails and European (German) brews that has an unique mixes…
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  • Oct 27, 2014 / 3 MIN READ
Online food delivery sees a boom
Online food ordering in India is growing at 40 percent annually.
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  • Jun 07, 2014 / 6 MIN READ
Food on wheel
An interview with Arun Rajan, CEO, YatraChef.
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  • Jun 02, 2014 / 7 MIN READ
Island Kitchen: multiple cooking concept
Island kitchen is a new trend in the restaurant industry.
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  • Apr 05, 2014 / 4 MIN READ
How will you brand your restaurant?
Product thrust is the core element for creating a brand.
  • By - Nusra
  • Mar 12, 2014 / 6 MIN READ