The food delivery sector is expected to be a $50 billion market by 2020 and there is a strong case to build a national mobile and online-first food tech company in India.
The fast-food chain is also betting on alternative, healthy offerings in the face of competition. "We have a slew of innovations in our menu that we will unveil this year," Jatia said.
They are willing to spend more on specialty foods, which is powering new trends such as millennials are making their mark by accepting fresh foods and downplaying processed varieties.
North Indian cuisine has ruled the favourite list for more than a decade now, followed by Chinese, Italian, South India and healthy food which is a new add into the list.
In today's world, technology has redefined the food industry. With the ecosystem getting wider and more dynamic, food technology is now the binding force, enabling restaurants to be more efficient, shared Ankit Mehrotra, Co-Founder, Dineout.
The exceptional growth rate of chef driven food-tech segment in India is due to an increased level of awareness among people regarding the benefits of a nutritious and balanced food, and demand for home-like meals designed and prepared by professional che
We think Gurgaon's population is quite tech-savvy and an extremely good validator. Although Bangalore remains ahead in terms of early adopters, Gurgaon's populace is catching up fast," shared Soni.