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…
For restaurateurs, the challenge is to create a seamless bridge between the experience on-screen and the one on the plate.
This shift reflects the industry’s focus on self-reliance, quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability. It involves taking control of procurement…
Traditional meals are rich in stories and history, made with love. Lately, there's been a movement to give these local treasures a modern twist…
The expenditure of Indian households on eating out is rising rapidly and it has become imperative for established as well as new restaurants to…
83 percent of consumers pick a dining location within three hours of a meal, and 57 percent make the decision within an hour.
In a world where uncertainty looms large over the future of the dining business, technology is the most viable way forward for restaurants,…
From being one of the first players to take contactless delivery/dining route to playing with the menu by customizing it according to the local…
Scrolling down the list of robot restaurants in India, the majority of them have either shut shops permanently or are on a long pause.
Soultions like Tone Tag enable customers to pick their favourite item from their choice of restaurant, make payment online, and place an order. This…
A restaurant brand operator who has 200 outlets pan-India said Zomato has been pushing partners in recent weeks to opt for discounting models like…
Digital orders for carryout, which represented 62 percent of all digital transactions, jumped 130 per cent. Digital orders for delivery lifted 140…
As per a report by Goldstein Research, the global cloud kitchen market was valued at USD 700 Million in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.…
According to Voicebot.ai, 64% of adults are interested in using voice AI to order food, and more than one-quarter of all US consumers who own voice-…
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