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Why Gujarat Is India’s Next F&B Franchise Goldmine (2026)
Gujarat has 450+ active F&B franchise opportunities right now. The state’s GSDP crossed Rs 29.82 trillion in FY26, per capita income sits at Rs 3 lakh+ (1.6 times the national average), and the population punches well above its weight: over 8% of India’s GDP from under 5% of the people. If someone asked us which
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Sahil Shah11 Jun 2026
Franchise Conclave 2026: Investor Guide Before Attending
20-21 June 2026, Shree Shakti Convention Centre, Ahmedabad. Fifty-plus F&B brands on the floor. Over 6,000 pre-screened investors registered. Entry is ₹299 for a single day or ₹499 for both days on AllEvents.in, and walk-ins are turned away at the gate. Pre-register at franchiseconclave.com with your budget range, preferred food category, and the city where
Petpooja Franchise Conclave 2026: India’s First F&B Expo
Petpooja Franchise Conclave is a two-day F&B franchise expo on 20-21 June 2026 at Shree Shakti Convention Centre, Ahmedabad. Fifty-plus curated food brands, 6,000+ pre-registered investors, B2B matchmaking sessions, live tastings, and a gala dinner. Register at franchiseconclave.com. No state in Gujarat has ever hosted a franchise event built only for food and beverage. The
Coffee Shop Business Ideas: 15 Concepts That Work in India
Here are 15 coffee shop business ideas that work in India right now, sorted by how much money you need to start: a takeaway kiosk for Rs 2 to 5 lakh, a chai-coffee hybrid for Rs 10 to 18 lakh, a cloud kitchen running three virtual cafe brands for Rs 5 to 12 lakh, or
Cost of Opening a Cafe in India: Complete Breakdown
Most people planning a cafe in India arrive at a budget figure by asking around. One contact quotes Rs 10 lakh, another says Rs 40 lakh, a third mentions they spent Rs 75 lakh and still ran short by March. All three are correct, and that points to something worth understanding about how cafe setup
What Is a Cafe? Business Model, Revenue & Profit Explained
A cafe sells beverages as the primary product and food as the side order. The cafe business model in India runs on the gap between what a cup of coffee costs to make (Rs 20 to Rs 25 for a cappuccino) and what a customer pays for it (Rs 150 to Rs 180 in most
Types of Cafes in India: From Specialty Coffee to Chai Stalls
India has at least twelve distinct cafe formats. A pour-over bar in Indiranagar sells a single cup for Rs 380. Three streets away, a branded chai kiosk moves the same volume at Rs 40. Both turn a profit. Both get called cafes. The similarity ends there. According to Mordor Intelligence, this market crossed USD 18.83
Cost of Opening a Bakery in India (City-Wise Breakdown)
The cost of opening a bakery in India falls between Rs 50,000 and Rs 30 lakh. A woman running a cake business from her flat in Surat spends under Rs 1.5 lakh. A chap signing a lease for a 500 sq ft shop near Linking Road in Mumbai is looking at Rs 20 lakh-plus before
Sahil Shah
Small Bakery vs Industrial Bakery: Complete Guide for India
Small bakeries keep more of every rupee they earn. A home baker in Bopal, Ahmedabad, clearing 12 cake orders a week can pocket 40-60% of revenue as net profit, per Truffle Nation’s margin data. An industrial unit running a tunnel oven in Bhiwandi keeps 10-20% on each unit, but ships 3,000 of them a day
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What Is a Bakery Business? Types, Models & Revenue in India
A bakery business makes and sells baked goods for money. Bread, biscuits, cakes, puffs, khari, rusks, patties, pastries, cookies. If the product went through an oven before it reached the customer, that is a bakery business. India recorded roughly USD 15.05 billion in bakery sales in 2025, per IMARC Group. The projection for 2034 sits
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How to Start a Bakery in India: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Starting a bakery in India costs anywhere between Rs 50,000 and Rs 40 lakh. The gap is that wide because the format you pick (baking from your flat, running a delivery-only operation, or opening a retail storefront) sets every other number in the plan. A flat setup needs an OTG oven, a stand mixer, moulds,
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How to Start a Profitable Cloud Kitchen in India (2026)
You can launch a cloud kitchen in India with Rs 10-15 lakh and start taking orders within 30-45 days. That part is straightforward. The harder part is keeping it alive. About 25-30% of cloud kitchens in Indian metros shut down within their first year. India’s cloud kitchen market hit USD 1.24 billion in 2025 and
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Kulfi vs Gelato vs Softy: Which Makes More Money in India?
Softy makes the most money per unit sold. At roughly Rs 6 production cost and Rs 20-25 selling price, you’re looking at 70% gross margins on every cone. Kulfi sits at 25-45% net but sells year-round, including winters when softy carts shut down. Gelato has the slimmest margins at 20-30% net, but each scoop sells
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Top 10 Most Profitable Ice Cream Flavours in India
The most profitable ice cream flavours for Indian parlour owners are vanilla (28% of market revenue, lowest ingredient cost), chocolate variants (31% revenue share, 70% gross margin on premium variants), Alphonso mango (15-25% seasonal price premium), kesar pista (65%+ gross margin per scoop), and butterscotch (year-round sales with minimal wastage). Rounding out the top 10:
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This ₹50 Ice Cream Cone Actually Makes Shops Rich: Here’s the Math
The ice cream profit margin on a ₹50 cone is 80-84%. Milk, cream, sugar, and the cone itself cost ₹8 to ₹10 per scoop. The ₹40-42 left over? That’s gross profit. Throw in a waffle cone upgrade and a chocolate topping, and a ₹100 bill costs the parlour under ₹18 in raw materials. India’s ice
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