The city’s emphasis on developing world-class infrastructure has made it an attractive location for setting up both retail outlets and production facilities.

West Bengal has received investment proposals worth INR 2000 crore in the food processing sector.

Regular and thorough training sessions are essential for preparing staff to handle emergencies effectively, yet many establishments cut corners, viewing such training as an expendable cost.

A recent Nielsen study revealed that 73% of Gen Z respondents consider sustainability when making purchasing decisions, and 69% are willing to pay more for ethically sourced products.

This trend is primarily driven by two key motivations: the desire to proliferate their brand presence across multiple locations and the recognition of franchising as a lucrative business opportunity.

According to a report by Skift, job postings in the restaurant sector have seen a remarkable 66 percent increase from June 2022 to June 2023.

At this point of time currently QSR space is not only about food. It is more of an experience that we deliver to the consumers.

One of the key factors in making an ice cream business successful is product excellence. Crafting delicious and high-quality ice cream is paramount.

The improved connectivity and increased footfall along highways have provided a conducive environment for restaurants to expand their operations.

The Indian restaurant industry has witnessed rapid growth, both domestically and internationally, with establishments embracing technology to cater to a wide range of customer preferences.

Indian quick service restaurant industry revenue is estimated to grow by 20-25% in FY2024 over FY2023, driven by improving average daily sales (ADS) and store additions, reported ICRA.

Chekuri, together with his business partner Mitesh Patel lead the deal as they aim for 150 outlets in the next 5 years across several US cities.

With disposable income on the rise, people are willing to spend on food that appeals to their taste buds.

Ice Cream is now considered one of India's most popular desserts growing at a staggering CAGR of 17.5%, with sales slated to almost triple to INR 508.4 BN by 2028.

Momo, which is considered to be the number one street food in India, is estimated to be close to $2.7 billion market. Nearly 97 percent of this is unorganised.

Indian Fish Market was valued at INR 1,224.3 billion, By the year 2025, it is estimated that this industry will grow to INR 2180 billion.

According to research, nearly 68 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises, including many eateries, have failed to recover owing to current gas prices.

There have been concerns about how the rise of digital transactions has made it simpler for restaurants to alter prices swiftly (and menu items).

With digitization, changing consumer behaviour and thrust on rural development, the bakery industry is undergoing major changes in the last two decades.

Indian cuisine fits better with Middle Eastern cuisine due to the common presence of spices and stronger flavours.

According to reports, restaurants have earned anywhere between 10-60 per cent of their monthly revenue from these LTOs.

In the next three years, the QSR market is pegged to reach INR 827.63 billion because the model has shifted from an affordable format to comfort food.

Restaurants can further invest in technology like data analytics to help refine their operations.

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In the last five years, on an average, most restaurants have seen a 20 percent jump in the revenue from food aggregators, with a 10 percent increase in food deliveries.

The food needs to have the same taste, doesn't matter which city you have it in. The other way is to make city based centralised kitchens.

While the restaurant operators have a different points of view toward the usage of frozen products, the frozen food business stakeholders feel that it can be beneficial in many terms.

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Becoming the highest growing sub-segment in the foodservice game, the QSR segment stands at 23 percent CAGR.

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