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Entrepreneur’s Restaurateur: The new coffee culture. The latest edition explores the rise of India's evolving coffee culture and the visionaries transforming the everyday cup of coffee into a lifestyle. Featuring Shivam Shahi, Co-Founder & COO, @BTokaicoffee; @abhijeetana, Founder & CEO, @abcoffeeindia and Rajat Luthra, Chief Executive Officer, @thirdwaveindia, this special cover story brings together three leaders shaping the future of India's coffee industry. From the growing speciality coffee movement and changing consumer preferences to the rise of café culture and evolving business models, the story captures how coffee is becoming more than just a beverage. It is emerging as a lifestyle, an experience and a thriving business opportunity. Discover the trends, ideas and entrepreneurial journeys brewing India's new coffee revolution. #EntrepreneursRestaurateur #CoffeeCulture #IndianCoffeeIndustry #BlueTokaiCoffee #ThirdWaveCoffee #abcoffee #CoffeeBusiness #CafeCulture #FoodserviceIndustry #HospitalityBusiness

For restaurant brands that have spent decades building customer loyalty, staying relevant today requires more than preserving familiar flavours. As dining preferences evolve, consumers are increasingly looking for restaurants that offer more than just food. If we look closely, many established names are responding to this shift through a mix of reinvention and expansion. Read more: tinyurl.com/ycxpeh6x #RestaurantExpansion #RestaurantBusiness #RestaurantGrowth #RestaurantBranding #FoodServiceIndustry

Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad has appointed Chef Jogarao Pujari as its new Executive Chef, bringing over 18 years of experience across hotel kitchens, international hospitality operations and large-scale food service management. In his new role, Chef Jogarao will oversee the hotel's culinary operations, including menu planning and development across its food and beverage outlets. Read more: tinyurl.com/mur33272 #HospitalityIndustry #HotelManagement #ExecutiveChef #CulinaryLeadership #HotelIndustry

S.L.N. Coffee Private Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (@AP_EDB), Government of Andhra Pradesh, for a proposed investment of approximately Rs 2,500 crore in coffee processing and instant coffee manufacturing in the state. The agreement was signed in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister @ncbn at the CII Conference. The MoU was signed by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and SLN Coffee Chairman SLN Sathappan. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8f49de #CoffeeIndustry #CoffeeManufacturing #CoffeeBusiness #FoodProcessingIndustry #CoffeeMarket

Delhi’s organised dining market is set to see a new entrant in the regional coastal cuisine segment with the launch of HUNGRY HOPPER in Vasant Vihar. Founded by hospitality entrepreneurs Jai Batra and Malika Chawla Batra, the restaurant focuses on the food traditions of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, with a menu centred on appams, hoppers, regional curries and seafood. Read more: tinyurl.com/3bbtmjkz #RestaurantExpansion #CoastalCuisine #IndianRestaurantIndustry #RestaurantLaunch #RestaurantBusiness

Travel Food Services Limited (TFS), which operates travel quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and airport lounges, reported a 50.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 1,473 million for the second quarter of FY27, despite a challenging operating environment and declining passenger traffic. Consolidated sales increased 19.5% to Rs 4,253 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Read more: tinyurl.com/2abm78nc #TravelFoodServices #AirportDining #TravelRetail #FoodServiceIndustry #RestaurantBusiness

Adyar Ananda Bhavan (A2B), one of South India's leading food brands, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, the investment platform co-founded by James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, in a $180 million investment deal for a majority stake in the company. The partnership aims to strengthen A2B's position in the Indian foodservice market while accelerating its expansion across domestic and international markets. Read more: tinyurl.com/4wx35m52 #RestaurantIndustry #RestaurantInvestments #FoodBusiness #RestaurantExpansion #FoodServiceIndustry

Regional Indian cuisine is finding a stronger place in five-star hotel kitchens, as chefs look beyond familiar culinary traditions to explore the country's diverse and often underrepresented food cultures. From the rich culinary heritage of Kashmir and the diverse flavours of Kerala to the lesser-known food traditions of Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, hotels are increasingly showcasing cuisines that have traditionally remained rooted in local communities and home kitchens. Read more: tinyurl.com/4ny9cfvb #IndianCuisine #RegionalIndianCuisine #HotelRestaurants #LuxuryHospitality #FoodAndBeverageIndustry

Hundo Pizza has raised Rs 7.5 crore in its first funding round led by Titan Capital, the investment firm founded by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal. Indian Silicon Valley Capital (ISVC), Ankur Rangnekar, Akshay Rangnekar and Haresh Chawla also participated in the round. Wavelength Partners acted as the deal advisor. Founded in 2020 by Kabir Moorjani and Ronak Rajani, Hundo Pizza has expanded its operations to seven outlets across Mumbai, including its recently opened location in Sakinaka, Andheri East. Read more: tinyurl.com/7cjx6ru8 #PizzaBusiness #RestaurantFunding #FoodStartup #RestaurantExpansion #QSRIndustry

Le Meridien Surat has appointed Satyajeet Mondal as Executive Chef and Abhay Tandel as Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening its culinary and restaurant operations leadership as the hotel focuses on menu development, dining concepts and business performance. Mondal joins the hotel with over 19 years of culinary experience, having previously held leadership positions at Le Meridien Paro Riverfront and Sheraton Grand Palace Indore. Read more: tinyurl.com/5bjh56aw #HospitalityIndustry #HotelManagement #HospitalityLeadership #HotelIndustry #FandBManagement

Kebab Korner, the Mumbai restaurant established in 1971, is introducing a redesigned dining format under the name The Bareekk Experience from 9th November 2026. The revamp marks a new phase for the restaurant, which is focusing on updating its interiors, food and beverage offerings while retaining signature dishes that have been part of its menu for decades. Founded by I. K. Ghai and P. L. Lamba when the hotel operated as Nataraj, Kebab Korner has built its menu around culinary influences from Old Delhi, Amritsar and Lahore. Read more: tinyurl.com/ye22n625 #RestaurantRebranding #RestaurantIndustry #FineDining #RestaurantManagement #MumbaiRestaurants

IHG Hotels & Resorts has reached 50 operational voco Hotels across Europe, taking its premium brand portfolio further into key city, resort and neighbourhood markets. The company also has 26 additional voco properties in its European development pipeline as it continues to expand through new hotel signings and conversions. Read more: tinyurl.com/yfajsk84 #IHGHotels #VOCOHotels #HotelIndustry #HospitalityIndustry #HotelExpansion

Odisha-born restaurateur and chef Dev Biswal has acquired the historic 14th-century Phoenix Tavern in Faversham, Kent, marking a new chapter in his hospitality journey in the UK. Known for The Cook's Tale (formerly The Ambrette) and Marrakesh Café in Canterbury, Biswal will reopen the pub for drinks on November 20, followed by a full kitchen service from December 1. The pub's kitchen, which previously held two AA Rosettes, had closed six months ago, although the bar continued operating with reduced hours. Read more: tinyurl.com/2s4bzswu #UKHospitality #RestaurantIndustry #RestaurantBusiness #UKRestaurants #HospitalityIndustry #UKFoodScene

Sizzmo, a Himalayan fusion restaurant, has opened in Panchsheel Park, New Delhi, marking the India entry of the team behind Momo2Go, a food business with over 10 outlets across Canada and the United States, including New York, Dallas and Toronto. The new restaurant builds on the team’s North American foodservice experience with a dine-in format and a broader menu designed around Himalayan cuisine and contemporary fusion dishes. Read more: tinyurl.com/3wkvx47t #HimalayanCuisine #MomosLovers #IndianFoodIndustry #DelhiFoodScene #RestaurantBusiness

Rising operating costs, evolving consumer preferences and intensifying competition are pushing restaurant entrepreneurs to rethink how they run and grow their businesses. From smarter menus and technology adoption to stronger teams and measured expansion, the focus is on balancing culinary creativity with commercial viability. Today, sustainable growth is not just about winning customers but building a business that remains profitable without losing its identity. Read more: tinyurl.com/mrx7mhat #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantBusiness #RestaurantProfitability #HospitalityIndustry #RestaurantEntrepreneurship

Mumbai’s Carter Road has a new Italian dining destination with the opening of Truffello, a 23-seat café and restaurant offering indoor and outdoor seating. Founded by childhood sweethearts Kanchan Hiranandani Advani and Devesh Advani, the venture combines an Italian-inspired menu with a compact café format designed for both casual visits and full meals. Read more: tinyurl.com/2s366euz #ItalianRestaurant #CafeLaunch #MumbaiRestaurants #ItalianCuisine #RestaurantIndustry

The Dimsum Room has expanded beyond its Kala Ghoda flagship with the launch of The Dimsum Room, Izakaya, in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. The new outlet brings together the brand’s Cantonese food legacy and the Japanese izakaya dining concept, offering a menu focused on shared plates, drinks and casual dining. The concept draws inspiration from Hong Kong tea houses and Japanese izakayas, both known as informal spaces where people gather over food and drinks. Read more: tinyurl.com/5dfcehm9 #RestaurantIndustry #RestaurantExpansion #JapaneseRestaurants #MumbaiDining #AsianCuisine

Bringing the flavours of India's coastline to the capital, JHOL, the contemporary Indian restaurant concept by internationally acclaimed Chef Hari Nayak, is set to open its doors in New Delhi on November 15. Known for its contemporary interpretation of regional Indian cuisine, the restaurant aims to offer a fresh perspective on coastal Indian flavours through thoughtful cooking, distinctive ingredients and modern culinary techniques. Read more: tinyurl.com/43k25pcx #IndianCuisine #RestaurantLaunch #FineDining #IndianRestaurants #CelebrityChefs

Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) has launched NAMI, a 25-seater vinyl listening bar in Bandra West, Mumbai. The concept combines Japanese listening-bar culture with international cocktail techniques, specialist audio technology and an Italian-Japanese food menu. The venue introduces a music-led hospitality format where vinyl listening, socialising and dining operate as part of the same experience. Read more: tinyurl.com/3823k8at #HospitalityIndustry #RestaurantBusiness #ListeningBar #MumbaiRestaurants #JapaneseCuisine

India's bar industry is entering a new phase of evolution, with consumers increasingly seeking experiences that go beyond conventional cocktails and nightlife. As the market matures, 2027 is expected to bring greater focus on distinctive bar concepts, hyperlocal ingredients, experimental mixology and more conscious drinking choices. Read more: tinyurl.com/354x676b #BarIndustry #BarTrends #Mixology #CocktailCulture #HospitalityIndustry

The Frame in Meherchand Market, Lodhi Colony, founded by chef Adhyan Prasher, Aryaman Bhardwaj and Nishit Chadha, the restaurant introduces a food-led concept built around French culinary techniques, Italian dining traditions, a curated wine programme and art-led interiors. The four-storey establishment has been designed to accommodate different dining formats across its floors, ranging from casual walk-in dining to a seasonal 10–12 course tasting menu. Read more: tinyurl.com/kpayz6ht #RestaurantLaunch #DelhiRestaurants #FineDining #FrenchCuisine #ItalianCuisine