Hotel that activates lobbies report 12–18% higher non-resident footfall and 8–15% increase in overall F&B billing.
In a 5.5–6 lakh crore market growing at 10–12% annually, survival and scale increasingly depend on how well restaurants use data.
The ruling reinforces that forcing diners to pay a service charge amounts to an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act.
National Restaurant Association of India reported that attrition rates range between 10–40% per month in food service sector, with nearly 75% of QSR…
With rising rents and ingredient costs, compact kitchen setups significantly reduce overheads often by 20–30%.
While QR menus and contactless payments are now common, cafés are increasingly turning to technology to optimise inventory, staffing, training and…
25–30% of restaurants make affordability a core positioning, while 35–40% treat affordability as a competitive necessity and 60-70% restaurants focus…
In line with Atmanirbhar Bharat, he believes targeted support for food-tech automation and smoother access to credit will be key to helping…
To stay relevant and build loyalty, restaurants are adopting structured strategies that combine people, processes, technology, and data.
The industry is growing at a CAGR of 9-10%, it is projected to surpass $30 billion by 2033.
Technology is expected to grow with a CAGR of 25-35% by 2030. India’s technology sector is projected to cross USD 280 billion this year.
Across the ecosystem, there is broad agreement that functional coffee in India will not explode overnight. Instead, it is likely to surface first as…
A positive and well-organized kitchen environment also plays a crucial role in motivating staff, which in turn ensures smoother operations and better…
Rapid urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, and the expansion of organised food services into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities have broadened both the…
India’s coffee industry is no longer competing on taste alone, and this new wave of coffee consumption is set to drive the next phase of growth
India’s diners and travellers are seeking more than familiarity. They’re choosing dining rooms with a point of view, smaller menus built on clarity,…
As expectations rise and margins tighten, India’s café boom is becoming less about the brew and more about the plate beside it.
Behind the scenes, however, the economics and operating realities pull in a different direction. QSRs win on consistency, low prices, and predictable…
In the restaurant world, growth capital is no longer just fuel for expansion—it’s a catalyst for transforming good concepts into enduring brands.
Standalone restaurants benefit from 5% GST, making them seems more affordable than luxury hotel venues taxed at 18%.
The experience economy has already reshaped what guests expect like emotion, atmosphere and memory. But for these experiences to thrive sustainably,…
Guest expectations have evolved rapidly where they ask about origin, traceability, compliance, and the ecological footprint of every plate.
At the same time, hotels have repurposed existing hotel spaces to create new revenue-generating avenues—a great example of focusing on total revenue…
From soundproof pods to mindful acoustics, cafes across Bengaluru are adapting to a surge in laptop-bearing customers who are redefining how and…
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