Shanaya Udeshi
From being a practicing lawyer to a writer, the only thing that has remained constant about me over the years is my love for food. I talk food, dream food and now even write about food!
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<strong>5 Tips For Creating A Special Menu To Boost Restaurant Sales</strong>
What do you think when you hear the words ‘special menu’? You are curious too, aren’t you? You want to know what exactly it is that makes the menu special. Moreover, you are sure of it that since it is specially curated, the restaurant would have put in more effort to make it perfect-tasting! This
SUShanaya Udeshi23 Mar 2026
How to Manage Chain Restaurants: 5 Systems to Get Right
Running one restaurant is a job you can hold in your head. Running five is not. The moment you open a second outlet, the things that used to be obvious stop fitting in one person’s memory. Today’s stock, this outlet’s sales, whether the biryani tastes the same everywhere: none of it stays in your head
How To Maintain Your Restaurant Equipment To Make It Last Longer?
Restaurant equipment will be your most important and expensive investment. The equipment that your chefs and kitchen staff use for preparing delicious dishes will play a huge role in determining the quality and taste of the food. Since the restaurant equipment is pricey, as a restaurant owner, you cannot afford to be careless in its
How To Plan A Low-Budget Menu For Your Restaurant?
In this day and age, the term low-budget feels like a myth. Amul hiked milk prices for the third time this year just before Diwali. 5% GST was levied on pre-packaged food items weighing less than 25 kgs and other such price-rising, heart-wrenching news has become a routine for the restaurant industry. However, if you
10 Restaurant Red Flags Customers Should Run From!
For the unversed, red flags are used as a warning of danger or bad signs about something. If you have had even a fleeting social media presence, you must have come across the term “red flags”. It is used to depict things that one should steer clear of. In the restaurant industry, it is non-negotiable
Opening A Sports Bar In India
Sports Bar is a relatively newer and upcoming concept in India. Currently, there are just over 40 sports bars in the country. This is odd in a country where almost every citizen is interested in some or other kind of sport. Cricket runs in the veins of a majority of Indians and the newer generation
5 Excessive Expenses Restaurant Startups Should Avoid
The restaurant industry is mainly run by people who are passionate about food. Not just eating food, but also making and serving amazing food to other people. Restaurant startups are the product of such passionate and aspiring restaurateurs who want to share this passion with others. They want to communicate with people through food and
Do’s & Don’ts Of Running Restaurant Promotions
Restaurant promotions are the most common yet underrated way of marketing your restaurant. While it is not free, it is also not as expensive as allotting a budget for advertising. Promotions appeal to the customers and convince them to visit your restaurant. While in the short run they may affect your costs, however, they are
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Restaurant Table Reservation: A Way To Control & Regulate Your Footfall
Introduction Restaurant table reservation is no longer just a convenience feature. In many cities, it has become a basic expectation. Guests now prefer to check availability and book a table before they step out, especially during weekends or special occasions. Earlier, reservations were mostly handled over the phone or written down in a register near
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Pros & Cons Of Opening An Outlet At A Food Court
You and your friends want to dine out but everyone is craving something different. What do you do? Go to a food court! The first successful food court was established in a mall in the USA in the late 1970s. Today, the concept of a food court has scaled to great heights. Initially, food courts
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How To Hire & Train Restaurant Staff: A Complete Guide
A common concern for all restaurant owners is the hiring and training of their restaurant’s staff and employees. The restaurant staff is the shoulder on which a restaurant’s functioning depends. Staff hiring should take place as soon as the rough frame of your restaurant is ready. It is a long process and you will also
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Hybrid Restaurant Model: A Rising Trend
In the past few years, the trends in the restaurant industry have changed drastically. This is not just the result of the pandemic, but also the changing habits of people all over the world. Traditional practices of a standalone outlet no longer stand strong and there is a need for constant updates and change within
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How To Set Up A Fine Dining Restaurant?
It is your birthday! You want to dress up and go out for a meal to celebrate. You are looking to have a top-notch dining experience. What would you choose? Most definitely, a fine dining restaurant, right? 1. What is Fine Dining? Fine dining can be explained as the kind of restaurant which has impeccable
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How To Acquire A Restaurant Franchise in India?
If you are a junk food fan, out of the top 5 places you name, at least 1 will surely be a restaurant franchise. Go on, think about it! Restaurant franchising is a very popular concept in India. They were first introduced in the mid to late 20th century. With Indians known to be foodies
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What Makes A Restaurant Great In Customer Service?
As a restaurateur, what is the one thing (apart from food) which gets you the maximum bouquets and also the most brickbats? Your Restaurant Customer Service! No longer does the concept “all you need to make a customer happy is good food” stands true. Customers of today are looking for a wholesome dining experience filled
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