High rentals, changing consumer habits push India's cafe chains to rethink growth strategies
At ET FoodXP 2026, café operators and a leasing head said India's café sector is shifting from a lifestyle outing to an everyday habit. Rising rents and shifting customer expectations push chains to rethink expansion. Panellists stressed that demand alone does not guarantee profit, so location economics, menu strategy and retention must be weighed before opening outlets.
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