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Retailer Magazine - September 2011
Whatβs the point of losing opportunity?
It is reported that of the top 100 restaurant chains, 70 of them are controlled by PE fund. In this country too thereâs a huge opportunity owing to the big market and a large customer base, but restaurant players are not hitting the bullâs eye.
By Suranjana Basu |
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Serving mankind
Can you believe that a restaurant which allows its guests to pay what they feel is the right price of the food served to them or appoints volunteer for making food in the kitchen or serving food to other visitors can survive in the market?
By Rajni Pandey |
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Eateries on the go
In a nation where eating-out is a common practice, restaurant business is bound to make a solid impact on its economy. This is so true for the US. Restaurant industry is a phenomenal growth factor for the US economy, and according to the National Restaurant Association, the anticipated industry sales should top $604 billion dollars in 2011,
By Aadeetya Sriram |
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Juggling among brands
One mother brand and many sub-brands of restaurant running under one management team and present at the same location sounds difficult in functioning, isnât it?
By Rajni Pandey |
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Believe it or not, Indian food rules!
My journey began with my decision to do something different in life once I finished my higher studies. I got into Hotel Management and then took up various jobs as a chef. It was during my stint as Executive Chef in Hotel Centaur in Mumbai that the offer to host the cookery show, Khana Khazana, came to me.
By Suranjana Basu |
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Restaurant spirit takes a leap
The Indian Restaurant Congress and Indian Restaurant Awards held on 20th and 21st August 2011, at Hotel Claridges, Surajkund, Faridabad (NCR). The event was well attended by the forerunners from every faculty of restaurant industry, comprised of the restaurant operators, suppliers and vendors as well as funding professionals.
Bracing for robust growth ahead
Niren Chaudhary, Managing Director of Yum! Restaurants India, which owns the brands like Pizza Hut and KFC, is a name to reckon with for being the growth catalyst for the organisation. He has been awarded with the âFace of the Year Award 2011â at the Indian Restaurant Congress organised by Franchise India Holdings Ltd. In a candid conversation with Retailer on the sidelines of the event
By Archana Pareek |
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Exclusive or mass appeal?
While community eating has been on the hot list of customers from time immemorial, niche eating is catching up like never before as people are more than willing to experiment accompanied by increased spending power as well.
By Vrinda Oberai |
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Awesome Bikaneri delicacy!
At Bikanervala, quality is the passion and this spirit has lent them a cutting edge to predominate in the segment across the world. Their amazing success story is a subject to study.
Innovation, Quality and Sustainability at the helm
Alpha G:Corp is recognised for quality real estate development projects. Dr. Prodipta Sen, Executive Director, Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Retail, Alpha G:Corp, talks about the companyâs excellence in the context of present scenario and demands of the end users.
Category percentage β an important decision
The success of a mall depends on the right mix of brands. Only perfect science of leasing can ensure that. Shashank Pathak, Director - Marketing & Leasing, Plaza Centers, India elaborates.
By Suranjana Basu |
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Feeding on convenience
With double-income households on the rise and consumers looking for more convenient products, frozen processed food is predicted to grow exponentially in the coming years.
By Rajni Pandey |
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Feeding on convenience
With double-income households on the rise and consumers looking for more convenient products, frozen processed food is predicted to grow exponentially in the coming years.
By Rajni Pandey |
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Designed for your Palate
Thriving business of a restaurant depends on sundry factors wherein designing plays a leading role in forming the first impression. This very component ushers in guests, make them seat comfortably before they satisfy their gastronomical urge.
By Aadeetya Sriram |
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Designed for your Palate
Thriving business of a restaurant depends on sundry factors wherein designing plays a leading role in forming the first impression. This very component ushers in guests, make them seat comfortably before they satisfy their gastronomical urge.
By Aadeetya Sriram |
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Shopfittings for higher profit margins
Store décor is accentuated by attractive merchandise display. This science is implemented through effective shopfittings. Huzefa Merchant, CEO, Insync Retail Project Management Pvt Ltd, and Director, Safe Group, talks about his companyâs contribution in this field.
By Rajni Pandey |
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Shopfittings for higher profit margins
Store décor is accentuated by attractive merchandise display. This science is implemented through effective shopfittings. Huzefa Merchant, CEO, Insync Retail Project Management Pvt Ltd, and Director, Safe Group, talks about his companyâs contribution in this field.
By Rajni Pandey |
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Unfettering the cold chain hurdles
The ever growing F&B industry in the country provides a big scope for the cold chain market to expand. But there are certain lacunas that block its way, making it just next to impossible for cold storage segment to grow.
By Samrita Baruah |
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Securing merchandise with sales advantage
Delhi Duty Free Services uses video surveillance and security data to gain insight into store security and customer purchasing
Dive into the virtual world
Server Virtualization has emerged as one of the most critical IT concepts globally and is next to becoming the latest trend in the countryâs IT landscape. But the Indian retail industry, held down by several limitations, is yet to make inroads into it.
By Samrita Baruah |
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