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NRAI says no illegality in levying service charge by restaurants

Ahead of its June 2 meeting with govt, the top hotel industry body said that the levy of service charge is a matter of individual policy to decide if it is to be charged or not.

New Zealand's annual food prices rise 6.4%, hike across all food categories

"Inflation of food prices has generally been increasing since a low of 0.5 percent in the year to March 2021," consumer prices manager Katrina Dewbery said in a statement

Under fire from restaurants, Zomato pushes food policy deadline to May 3

Zomato added that it would work closely with its restaurant partners to establish the genuineness of any complaint received

A full plate: Meet Zorawar Kalra, founder & MD of Massive Restaurants

On an expansion spree, in India and overseas, Kalra tells Akshara Srivastava he is also determined to make Massive the country's biggest internet food company

Unlock theme stocks may see good times once 'business as usual' revives

Most of the signals are positive, and if sustained, many businesses could see a big rebound

Eateries that opened in Covid-19 time add innovation to the mix

At a time when restaurants were shutting down across the country, opening one was far from easy

FHRAI urges state govts to lift all restrictions on hotels, restaurants

Hospitality industry body FHRAI on Thursday urged state governments to lift all restrictions on hotels, restaurants and venues in line with the Centre's guidance to states on easing of additional COVID-19 curbs. On Wednesday, the Centre asked states and union territories to review, amend or do away with additional COVID-19 restrictions after considering the trend of new cases and positivity rate in their regions, citing sustained downward trend in the nationwide case trajectory. "This comes as a big breather for the industry and we too urge states to remove all restrictions on hotels, restaurants and MICE venues," Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) Joint Honorary Secretary Pradeep Shetty said in a statement. Since the last 24 months, the hospitality industry has suffered the most due to the pandemic-induced lockdowns and restrictions, he added. "Across several states, 50 per cent capacity restriction is continuing to be imposed on restaurants along with

Street signs: Hospitality in focus, Vedant Fashions GMP at 5%, and more

Brokers are advising clients to build long positions in hotel and restaurant stocks on hopes of a sharp uptick in business

OMCs slash commercial 19 kg LPG cylinder prices by Rs 91.5 to Rs 1,907

It will provide some relief to restaurants, eateries, tea stalls and others which constitute the largest user segment of the 19 kg cylinders

K Hospitality executes expansion in India and outside amid Omicron wave

Plans to double number of restaurant outlets to 1,000 in next five years; will take Copper Chimney, Bombay Brasserie brands to Gulf markets via franchise route

Omicron spread: Uber-exclusive clubs turn to home deliveries, takeaways

Members had started returning in good numbers before Omicron spoilt the scene

Covid-19 curbs leave restaurant owners across the country high and dry

Most have stalled expansion plans due to uncertainty and are seeking relief to offset the shrunken business; fear they will have to take tough calls like letting go of people

NRAI asks top mall owners, landlords to give rental waiver to F&B retailers

The restaurant body suggested pure revenue share for the period when restricted operations are imposed, in the open letter

Mumbai restaurants, bars allowed to open till 1.30 am with 50% capacity

'Big relief', says industry association about municipality order that doesn't apply for celebrations tonight

A quiet New Year's eve at restaurants as Covid caution trumps celebration

Cafes and clubs have either cancelled or scaled down the events depending on local restrictions.

Rebel Foods plans to invest $150 mn to acquire, scale new food brands

Rebel Foods, which runs chain of internet restaurants, on Tuesday said it plans to invest $150 million (nearly Rs 1,140 crore) to acquire and scale new food brands in India and globally.

How Covid pandemic took a big bite out of the restaurant business

Among the hundreds that shut shop were popular brands that decided to consolidate, explore other models

Indian restaurant industry shrank 53% in pandemic year: NRAI report

The contraction in the food services industry led to the permanent closure of over 25 per cent of food business operators, which resulted in job losses of nearly 2.4 million in India

Restaurants and eateries in Maharashtra can function till midnight: Govt

The Maharashtra government has permitted all restaurants and eateries to function till midnight

Iconic French pâtisserie, Laduree, debuts in India: Check details here

With a master franchisee deal with Noida-based CK Israni Group, Ladurée is kickstarting its foray into India with its first salon de thé in Delhi's upscale Khan Market