Food & Beverage
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TFW Bureau Jan 16, 2025 - 1 min readThe Indian restaurant industry is experiencing a significant recovery in growth, particularly highlighted by a surge in activity during December, according to a report from Macquarie Equity Research. This revival is sparked by climbing discretionary spending, changing demographics, and higher participation of women in the workforce. Trends like increased per capita income, smaller family units, ...
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TFW Bureau Jan 11, 2025 - 2 min readThe China Gate Group, a celebrated name in Mumbai’s restaurant industry since its inception in 1993, is gearing up for a significant milestone: pan-India expansion in 2025. Founded by Krishna Tamang, the group operates nine diverse brands, including Global Fusion, China Gate, Bora Bora, TAP, and Caravan Serai, each catering to a distinct culinary experience. ...
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Parina Sood Jan 09, 2025 - 7 min readTell us a bit about your professional / entrepreneurial journey. As we reflect on our journey, we're grateful for the opportunities that have shaped us into the entrepreneurs we are today. We joined our family business, Giani’s and gained hands-on experience in the world of restaurants. In ...
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Parina Sood Jan 08, 2025 - 1 min readFor the year 2025, 99 Pancakes, a QSR brand specialised in pancakes, has ambitious expansion plans. In an interview with Franchise India, Vikesh Shah, founder, 99 Pancakes said, “Currently, we have 50+ outlets across 17 cities, and by the end of this calendar year, we aim to expand to several more cities, particularly in ...
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TFW Bureau Jan 07, 2025 - 2 min readAiming for a 2025 launch, Papa John's, one of the biggest pizza restaurants in the world, has refocused its approach to breaking into India's cut-throat foodservice industry. Following a one-year postponement from the initial 2024 timeline, the move indicates a more measured strategy as the company looks to stand out in ...
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Parina Sood Jan 03, 2025 - 4 min readCoffee consumption in India is on an exponential rise and has people cutting across generations hooked to it. The Indian Coffee Market was valued at USD 478 Million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,227.47 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.87% during the forecast period 2024-2033; as per the ...
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TFW Bureau Jan 03, 2025 - 1 min readQSR brand Biggies Burger has revealed it is all set to raise Rs 25-30 crore to expand its presence in metros, tier 2 and 3 cities. The capital will be used to optimize supply chains, improvise on brand positioning and customer experiences. Mainly focused on the Southern markets (especially Bengaluru and Chennai), Biggies ...
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TFW Bureau Jan 03, 2025 - 2 min readCurefoods has announced the acquisition of Krispy Kreme’s South and West India operations from Landmark Group. This strategic move aims to diversify Curefoods’ portfolio and strengthen its presence in India’s growing foodservice and retail markets. The acquisition includes nearly 50 existing Krispy Kreme outlets previously managed by Landmark Group. As part of the agreement, Curefoods ...
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TFW Bureau Dec 27, 2024 - 2 min readJubilant Food Ltd (JFL) has said it has signed an MoU with Coca-Cola company to buy sparkling drinks and other products from the beverages major. Besides, JFL will also conduct marketing activities for “sparkling beverage products and certain other products” of Coca-Cola, the company said in a regulatory filing.
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TFW Bureau Dec 27, 2024 - 1 min readFood service retailer McDonald’s has launched its largest outlet in Noida, located at the Anthurium project in Sector 73. Spanning 9,000 sq. ft., situated within Anthurium, Noida’s first Digital Office Space, the new McDonald’s outlet features a contemporary design, ample seating, and modern amenities. “We are thrilled to introduce McDonald’s at Anthurium as part of our ...