One man spent Rs 18 lakh on coffee at a cafe and stayed broke. Another spent Rs 4.5 lakh only and ended up with Rs 47 lakhA Pune cafe owner's story highlights a powerful financial lesson. One customer spent heavily on expensive items, remaining broke. Another c...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
CCPA warns restaurants against levying gas, LPG chargeThe Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued a stern warning to hotels and restaurants. They are prohibited from adding extra charg...
25 Mar, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
6 tips to start cafe business: Olipo Cafe & Bakery’s founder highlights challenges in his fieldRohit Kumar, a former gym trainer, ventured into the cafe business with no prior experience, opening Olipo Cafe & Bakery. Despite initial a...
12 Jan, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
You won’t believe which food has restaurants cashing in with giant profit marginsRestaurants run on slim profit margins, normally between 3% and 5%. Reddit users and industry experts emphasize that small, easy preparatio...
23 Nov, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
Red Lobster’s new CEO makes waves with $5 drinks, seafood boils and Sangria flightsRed Lobster is attempting a major comeback with new menu items. CEO Damola Adamolekun introduced seafood boils and drink specials. Crabfest...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.25 PM IST
McDonald’s Squishmallow Happy Meals are back in the US but with a deadline; here's how to get free toysMcDonald's has reintroduced fan-favourite Squishmallow Happy Meals to its menu in the US starting May 13. The Happy Meal box offer is retur...
14 May, 2025, 11.10 PM IST
Personalising palates on cloud nineCloud kitchens, or virtual kitchens, are transforming the dining industry by operating exclusively for delivery or takeout, leveraging tech...
07 Jun, 2024, 11.25 PM IST
Italian restaurant sparks controversy with Rs 1,800 cake slicing chargeAn Italian restaurant has caused outrage online after charging 20 euros for slicing a birthday cake, with social media branding the charge ...
18 Aug, 2023, 03.44 PM IST
In cost-cutting mode, Air India targets cheese for premium passengersThis is part of an elaborate cost-cutting exercise that the Maharaja has embarked on as expenses mount.
06 Oct, 2018, 04.18 PM IST
Cracking the code: Quality vs Price in restaurantsThe quintessential struggle that every restaurant owner goes through.
19 May, 2017, 04.27 PM IST
Service charge on food, drinks unfair trade practice: Ram Vilas PaswanAlthough there is no provision under the existing law to take action against hotels/restaurants, consumers have the freedom not to pay the ...
11 Jan, 2017, 07.07 PM IST
Ready to eat: KFC set to bring edible packaging in IndiaKFC will pilot the project in Bengaluru, keeping in mind the Karnataka govern ment's ban on plastic that was imposed last month.
27 Apr, 2016, 11.35 AM IST
Restaurant hacks you need to be aware of!Restaurants often trick customers into spending more by enticing them with farcical discounts. Here are nine things you need to be aware of.
22 Jul, 2015, 08.50 AM IST
Gourmet dining may cost more, hoteliers may be forced to revise their price by 10-15%Top-end hotels in India mostly use imported food items like meat, cheese, condiments, wines and liquor to pique the taste buds of their pat...
06 Jul, 2013, 11.14 AM IST
- Costlier diesel to fuel food price rise
holesalers are warning that Delhi is likely to witness a sharp rise in prices of food items as transporters will hike rates in view of the ...
26 Jun, 2011, 06.13 AM IST
- McDonald's Q1 profit rises nearly 4%
McDonald's Corp., which has been thriving during the economic downturn, saw its first-quarter profit climb nearly 4 percent as more custome...
23 Apr, 2009, 12.32 AM IST
- Now, Air India cuts in-flight menu to reduce costs
Even the quantity of food and water to be served on board Air India flights have been reduced to save costs. World's Best Airport | World's...
30 Oct, 2008, 05.39 AM IST