Mumbai Central blast: Crude bomb likely

The possibility of the explosion at a food plaza in Mumbai Central station on Friday, injuring 24 people, being caused by a crude bomb increased with McDonald's claiming that its air-conditioning......

Food chains, multiplexes plan expansion as consumer confidence picks up

Organised players have been the biggest beneficiaries after the lockdowns were lifted. Given real estate is not as expensive now, players want to take advantage of the trend. IMAGE: A visitor......

Pandemic heat spreads to large restaurant chains

A third of the total restaurant market in India - valued at Rs 4.25 trillion - could be wiped out in the current financial year, since many players have simply been unable to sustain operations in......

In times of Covid-19, drive-through restaurant biz booms

In the last three months, brands such as Tata Starbucks, KFC, and Pizza Hut have launched drive-through or kerb-side delivery services at their restaurants to catch consumers nervous about dining......

Why Mumbai 24x7 is not a thumbs up with mall owners

Experts feel that mall owners anticipate an increase in costs to the tune of 15-20 per cent annually, prompting a mixed response to the ‘24 hours’ initiative. A mall owner said while......