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7 Nov 2026
Jubilant FoodWorks Q2 revenue grows 12% to Rs 2,608 crore; restaurant apps clock 21 million MAUs
Jubilant FoodWorks reported consolidated revenue up 11.8% to Rs 2,608 crore for the September quarter of FY27. EBITDA rose 7.3% to Rs 513 crore, but net profit fell 42.7% to Rs 111.6 crore, partly due to discontinued operations. Domino's India like-for-like growth improved to 4.1%, while Popeyes revenue jumped 122%.
Jubilant FoodWorks' delivery growth lifts Domino's India; Popeyes emerges as second growth engine
Jubilant FoodWorks, which runs Domino's and Popeyes in India, reported strong delivery growth in the September quarter. Domino's India revenue rose 9.2% year on year, with delivery up 11.3% and making up 75.8% of sales. Popeyes revenue grew 122% with like-for-like growth of 53%, and the chain added 11 stores, taking its presence to 25 cities. Dine-in and takeaway revenue grew 2.4%, and the company has rolled out a ₹119 My Meal offer nationally.
6 Nov 2026
Gola Sizzlers brings its culinary legacy to Mussoorie's Mall Road
Gola Sizzlers, a Delhi restaurant brand, has opened an outlet in Mussoorie. The new location is at Nirmal Ashram Estate on Mall Road, Kulri, bringing the brand's sizzler-led dining to the hill station. The company describes the opening as another milestone in its journey across India.
All-new Monkey Bar swings back to Kolkata: New address, same madness, more ways to play
Monkey Bar has returned to Kolkata with a new two-floor venue on Park Street. The gastropub, which first opened in 2012, offers food, drinks, music and different experiences on each level. The menu combines regional Indian flavours, Kolkata influences and global comfort food. Local partner Saloni Jhunjhunwalla says the brand aims to be a place people return to for food, music and atmosphere.
Beanlore opens fourth outlet set in an old bungalow located in Koramangala, Bengaluru
Beanlore, a Bengaluru neighbourhood café brand, has opened its fourth outlet in Koramangala. The café is set in an old bungalow surrounded by mature greenery. It is Beanlore's first outlet spread across two floors, with each floor offering a distinct feel.
Mumbai's Masque, Himachal Pradesh's Naar Put India Back On The World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2026: Check
Mumbai's Masque has been ranked 26th on The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, while Naar in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, entered at No. 49. The results were announced in Lima on November 4. The listings mark the first time India-based restaurants have appeared in the top 50 since Delhi's Bukhara in 2004. Masque, founded by Aditi Dugar and led by Varun Totlani, serves a 10-course tasting menu. Naar also received the Sustainable Restaurant Award 2026.
JFL: Domino’s India LFL reaches 4.1% on delivery growth
Jubilant FoodWorks lifted like-for-like sales growth at Domino's India to 4.1% in Q2FY27, up from 2.5% in the prior quarter. Delivery revenue rose 11.3% year on year, while dine-in and takeaway revenue grew 2.4%. Late-night service now covers more than 90% of the network. Overall revenue reached ₹1,792.2 crore, up 9.2%.
Indian restaurant menus evolve with changing consumer preferences
Chef Amol Baool, senior sous chef at Aary Hospitality, discusses how Indian restaurant menus are changing as diners seek global flavours, healthier options and experiential concepts. He says rising ingredient prices can be managed through seasonal and local sourcing, menu engineering and careful inventory planning. He argues that value should come from quality and taste rather than simply cutting prices.
Sleepy Owl’s revenue surges 86% to Rs 82 Cr in FY26; nears breakeven
Homegrown coffee brand Sleepy Owl grew its revenue from operations 86.4% to Rs 82 crore in FY26, up from Rs 44 crore in FY25, according to filings with the Registrar of Companies. The at-home coffee company sells cold brew, instant coffee, bags, ground coffee and ready-to-drink products. Its net loss narrowed 17% to Rs 1.76 crore, and it spent Rs 20 crore on advertising. Its EBITDA margin was -1.8%, and it is nearing breakeven.
SAT sets aside ₹26 crore SEBI penalty on Coffee Day, orders fresh probe into ₹3,535 crore fund diversion
The Securities Appellate Tribunal has set aside SEBI's January 2023 penalty of ₹26 crore on Coffee Day Enterprises and ordered a fresh investigation. The probe concerns the alleged diversion of ₹3,535 crore from seven subsidiaries to Mysore Amalgamated Coffee Estates, an entity linked to the promoter family. The November 5 judgment directs SEBI to finish within six months, identify the ultimate beneficiaries and examine insider trading and possible restitution to shareholders.
Why Swiggy is betting on Sweety this Diwali
Swiggy temporarily renamed itself 'Sweety' ahead of Diwali, with Instamart and Noice taking on sibling roles. The campaign reached delivery executives' T-shirts and bags, app listings showing delivery partners as 'Sweety', outdoor hoardings and a Hindustan Times advertisement. The brand says the idea reflects India's love for mithai and festive celebrations. Its brand head, Mayur Hola, also adopted a playful new title.
Karigari Takes Restaurant Dining Into Customers' Homes With New Private Dining Service
Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi's restaurant brand Karigari has rolled out an at-home dining service called The Karigari Experience. Chefs cook signature dishes in the host's kitchen and handle table settings, crockery, décor and service. The offering targets Diwali dinners, family gatherings, house parties, birthdays and anniversaries. Hosts can focus on their guests.
5 Nov 2026
HyFun bets on scale, supply-chain control and smart tech to build global frozen foods powerhouse
HyFun, the frozen foods company, says its growth rests on scalable capacity and supply-chain strength, with markets and brand building following. Group CEO Haresh Karamchandani says automation, AI-based grading and IoT farm monitoring are improving efficiency while holding global QSR-grade quality. The company targets a 50/50 split between global and Indian revenue and aims for 100-plus countries.
House of Arts Combines Café Dining, Live Entertainment and Art Activities in Delhi's Hudson Lane
House of Arts, a café in Delhi's Hudson Lane near North Campus, pairs its food menu with live entertainment and interactive art activities. Founded by Navdeesh Mahajan, the venue hosts weekly stand-up comedy, live music, poetry, theatre and open mics. Its menu covers burgers, pizzas, pastas, small plates and desserts, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, including its Truffle Burger.
Reliance Brands Elevates Karan Sachdeva Amid Pret A Manger India Expansion
Reliance Brands has promoted Karan Sachdeva to Head of Operations – India for Pret A Manger. He joined the company in December 2022 as Regional Operations Head – West and has more than 13 years of experience in retail, food and hospitality. In his expanded role he will oversee team management, outlet performance and customer experience as Pret grows its footprint in India. He announced the promotion on LinkedIn.
Wendy’s ₹59 Burger Bet: Can Chimichurri Beat McDonald's Tikki?
Wendy's India has launched 'The Great Burger Scam', putting five flavours on its value menu: Chipotle, Chimichurri, Korean, Teriyaki and Makhani. Priced between ₹59 and ₹99 across vegetarian and chicken options, the campaign was announced on November 4. Several flavours were already on the menu, but the new campaign bundles them into a low-price offer. Competitors mentioned include Burger King and McDonald's, which also sell value burgers in India.
Bella brings global vegetarian dining to Malad
Bella, a vegetarian all-day restaurant in Malad West, Mumbai, has been set up with Address Hospitality and Suved Lohia Hospitality. Its menu blends Continental, Asian and modern Indian dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, sharing plates and a cocktail programme. The interiors take cues from European social clubs and vintage cafés, with a glass-covered courtyard.
Zoho launches restaurant POS platform, offers free plan for small businesses
Zoho has launched a restaurant point-of-sale platform in India, free for outlets with annual billing up to Rs 12 lakh. Kolkata sweet shop Asha Sweets is its first customer, having started during the festive rush. The cloud system handles billing, orders, menus, kitchen tickets and inventory, plus Swiggy and Zomato orders. Offline billing is supported.
Burger King turns burgers green for Avengers: Doomsday in India, here’s the full menu
Burger King India has launched a limited Avengers: Doomsday Collection on November 3, with black buns and green sauces inspired by Doctor Doom. The star item is the Doomsday Whopper, with a glazed black bun and a spicy green garlic sauce. The range includes ten food and drink items. Individual items start at ₹99 and burgers from ₹199.
Santosham Opens 60-Seater South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Malad
Santosham, a South Indian vegetarian restaurant focused on Satvik and temple-style food, has set up a 60-seater outlet in Malad. The outlet marks its entry into Mumbai's western suburbs, responding to repeated requests from customers who had been travelling to other branches. The menu centres on an unlimited banana-leaf sadhya, with several dishes prepared without onion or garlic.
Zoho announces free POS software for small restaurants with turnover below Rs 12 lakh; Sridhar Vembu shares details
Zoho will offer its restaurant point-of-sale software free to outlets with annual billing below Rs 12 lakh, co-founder Sridhar Vembu said on X. He called the move a Deepavali gift to small businesses. The product, launched at Zoholics India, has its first customer in Asha Sweets, a Kolkata sweet shop that began using it during the festive rush.
Shivam Shahi on Taking Indian Coffee to the World
Blue Tokai entered India's speciality coffee market in 2013, when the category was still young. Co-founder and COO Shivam Shahi says consumers now want to know where their coffee comes from and how it was processed. The company bet that rising incomes would lift coffee demand, as seen in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Mangalorean Café Brand BuCo. Enters Bengaluru with New Outlet in Kodihalli
BuCo., a Mangalorean bakehouse and café, plans a Bengaluru outlet in Kodihalli this November, close to Indiranagar. Chef Shriya Shetty and Varun Shetty started the brand, which centres on regional Karnataka food, local sourcing, in-house baking and filter coffee. The Bengaluru menu largely follows the Mangalore one with a few additions.
4 Nov 2026
Wendy’s India Unveils ‘The Great Burger Scam’, Bringing Five Global Flavours Starting at Just ₹59
Wendy's India has launched The Great Burger Scam, five globally inspired burgers priced from ₹59 to ₹99. Flavours include Chipotle, Chimichurri, Korean, Teriyaki and an Indian-style Makhani, across vegetarian and chicken options. Unveiled in Mumbai on 4 November 2026, the campaign aims to appeal to Gen Z and Millennials seeking variety at accessible prices.
Shiv Sagar expands food truck format to Thane
Shiv Sagar has opened a food truck in Wagle Estate, Thane, after debuting its first one in BKC. The move extends the brand's food beyond its restaurant network into a more flexible, street-facing format. It is part of efforts to reach customers across different dining occasions.