Redefining Value in QSR: Where Quality Meets Experience
Rapid urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, and the expansion of organised food services into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities have broadened both the…
Bean to Cup: What’s Pushing the Rise of Conscious Coffee Drinkers
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
From Legacy to Reinvention: What a New Generation of Hospitality Leaders Learns When They Break Tradition
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,…
How Cafes are Now Becoming All-Day Dining Spots
As expectations rise and margins tighten, India’s café boom is becoming less about the brew and more about the plate beside it.
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Why Niche Cafés Struggle to Scale in a QSR, Fusion Market
Behind the scenes, however, the economics and operating realities pull in a different direction. QSRs win on consistency, low prices, and predictable…
Unlocking the Real Potential: Growth Capital and India’s Culinary Entrepreneurs
In the restaurant world, growth capital is no longer just fuel for expansion—it’s a catalyst for transforming good concepts into enduring brands.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 02, 2025 / 9 MIN READ
Hospitality 2.0: Rebuilding, Reinventing and Rising Stronger
Standalone restaurants benefit from 5% GST, making them seems more affordable than luxury hotel venues taxed at 18%.
How India’s “Experience-Obsessed” Diners Are Changing the Restaurant Game
The experience economy has already reshaped what guests expect like emotion, atmosphere and memory. But for these experiences to thrive sustainably,…
Building a Greener Future: Rethinking Sustainability in India’s Hospitality Sector
Guest expectations have evolved rapidly where they ask about origin, traceability, compliance, and the ecological footprint of every plate.
The Experience Era: How Technology and F&B is Reinventing Hotel Biz
At the same time, hotels have repurposed existing hotel spaces to create new revenue-generating avenues—a great example of focusing on total revenue…
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  • Nov 25, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
The Third-Place Revolution: Why Bengaluru’s Cafes are Becoming Creative Work Hubs
From soundproof pods to mindful acoustics, cafes across Bengaluru are adapting to a surge in laptop-bearing customers who are redefining how and…
From Click to Table: How Restaurants Balance Digital Reach with On-Ground Experience
For restaurateurs, the challenge is to create a seamless bridge between the experience on-screen and the one on the plate.
The Rise of In-House Sourcing in Hospitality
This shift reflects the industry’s focus on self-reliance, quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability. It involves taking control of procurement…
Culinary Innovation Meets Tradition: How Smart Kitchens are Revolutionizing Regional Indian Dishes
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…
Khoya partners with Unzip to showcase the history of mithai making
With Unzip, he plans to delve into the not just flavours but the history of some of the oldest and some of the finest ‘Mithaiwalas’ of Old Delhi. 
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  • Jul 08, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Adyen and McDonald's expand mobile app partnership to the US
McDonald’s is at the forefront of innovation in the QSR space as well as increasing the standard for customer experiences and we are happy to play a…
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  • Jun 29, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
KFC unveils limited edition finger sporks in the US
To use, simply place your finger in the KFC Finger Spork, dip said finger into your favorite KFC side item and then elevate the vessel into your…
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  • Jun 23, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Govt asks online food aggregators including Swiggy, Zomato to improve grievance redressal mechanism
The department of consumer affairs directed e-commerce FBOs to transparently show consumers the breakup of all charges included in the order amount…
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  • Jun 14, 2022 / 4 MIN READ
Taco Bell opens Defy concept restaurant in Minnesota
The first of its kind two-story model delivers innovative technology and design, like a proprietary vertical lift to transport iconic craveable Taco…
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  • Jun 08, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Zomato shares sustainability goal; highlights on climate-conscious deliveries, waste-free world and others
The company is also aiming at 100% adoption of EVs in our delivery fleet by 2030 as part of joining The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative.
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  • Jun 06, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
The Olive Group enters the metaverse with 'Oliverse'
The Olive Group will become one of the first few Indian restaurant groups to offer NFTs which will also include the groups’ restaurants offering one-…
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  • May 23, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Owners of Carl's Jr, Hardee's restaurants to go through digital transformation
Among the changes are: new signage, brand statement elements, freshly installed interior and exterior digital menu boards, upgraded lighting and…
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  • May 12, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Carl's Jr., Hardee's partner with Punchh for digital loyalty program
The implementation includes innovative new customer acquisition tools, marketing campaign automation, integrated offers, and data analytics.
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  • Apr 15, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Tata Starbucks joins hand with Sabyasachi to launch limited edition collection
The Sabyasachi X Starbucks® collection showcases an idea of Indian art, rooted in its multi-cultural heritage and celebrating the power of cross-…
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  • Apr 08, 2022 / 3 MIN READ