Food service market distribution India FY 2020, by type

In the organized market of the Indian restaurants and food service industry, quick service restaurants accounted for the largest share of about 47 percent in financial year 2020. Casual dining ranked second that year.

Cuisine-based restaurants

There are several reasons including change in lifestyles, disposable incomes, variety in cuisines that influence the choice of dining out. Among the various casual dining restaurants, Indian cuisine was foremost in the country. This is in line with the preference of customers; for instance, in Bangalore, almost half of the restaurants served Indian cuisine and are thriving. The country also has many fine dining restaurants that serve Indian delicacies with unique cultural experiences.

Food and drinks

Although all food service includes drinks, alcohol is served only with a license. Before the last decade, alcohol consumption in the country had increased, mainly due to the change in lifestyle and a cultural acceptance of consuming drinks alongside food. The result of fewer restrictions on pubs and restaurants serving alcohol have a profitable impact on revenues.