Format × city pages

Open a restaurant; by format, by city

Each format has different capex, different localities, and different operating risks. Pick a format below to see real economics and the playbook for opening one in your city.
QSR
₹12–30 L capex · ₹2–4 L/mo fixed

Quick-service restaurant — counter-led, high turn, take-away dominant.

Risk: Margin lives or dies on packaging cost + delivery aggregator commission.

QSR in Mumbai →QSR in Pune →QSR in Bengaluru →QSR in Delhi →QSR in Hyderabad →QSR in Chennai →QSR in Kolkata →QSR in Ahmedabad →QSR in Jaipur →QSR in Surat →QSR in Gurugram →QSR in Noida →QSR in Thane →QSR in Navi Mumbai →
Casual Dining
₹25–70 L capex · ₹3–8 L/mo fixed

Sit-down dine-in with full menu, alcohol optional, 40-100 seats.

Risk: Rent + labour + interior depreciation are the big three.

Casual Dining in Mumbai →Casual Dining in Pune →Casual Dining in Bengaluru →Casual Dining in Delhi →Casual Dining in Hyderabad →Casual Dining in Chennai →Casual Dining in Kolkata →Casual Dining in Ahmedabad →Casual Dining in Jaipur →Casual Dining in Surat →Casual Dining in Gurugram →Casual Dining in Noida →Casual Dining in Thane →Casual Dining in Navi Mumbai →
Cloud Kitchen
₹6–18 L capex · ₹1–3 L/mo fixed

Delivery-only, 1-3 brands per kitchen, no dine-in.

Risk: 100% aggregator-channel; commission + ad spend can flip orders to negative margin.

Cloud Kitchen in Mumbai →Cloud Kitchen in Pune →Cloud Kitchen in Bengaluru →Cloud Kitchen in Delhi →Cloud Kitchen in Hyderabad →Cloud Kitchen in Chennai →Cloud Kitchen in Kolkata →Cloud Kitchen in Ahmedabad →Cloud Kitchen in Jaipur →Cloud Kitchen in Surat →Cloud Kitchen in Gurugram →Cloud Kitchen in Noida →Cloud Kitchen in Thane →Cloud Kitchen in Navi Mumbai →
Café
₹15–45 L capex · ₹2–6 L/mo fixed

Coffee + small-plate menu, social workspace draw, 20-60 seats.

Risk: Coffee bean FX + dairy spikes are the silent killer.

Café in Mumbai →Café in Pune →Café in Bengaluru →Café in Delhi →Café in Hyderabad →Café in Chennai →Café in Kolkata →Café in Ahmedabad →Café in Jaipur →Café in Surat →Café in Gurugram →Café in Noida →Café in Thane →Café in Navi Mumbai →
Fine Dining
₹60–200 L capex · ₹6–18 L/mo fixed

Premium ticket, plated service, alcohol heavy, 30-80 seats.

Risk: Liquor licence + premium location rent; weekend-only revenue concentration.

Fine Dining in Mumbai →Fine Dining in Pune →Fine Dining in Bengaluru →Fine Dining in Delhi →Fine Dining in Hyderabad →Fine Dining in Chennai →Fine Dining in Kolkata →Fine Dining in Ahmedabad →Fine Dining in Jaipur →Fine Dining in Surat →Fine Dining in Gurugram →Fine Dining in Noida →Fine Dining in Thane →Fine Dining in Navi Mumbai →
Dhaba / Casual Highway
₹8–25 L capex · ₹1–4 L/mo fixed

Highway/roadside, large-batch cooking, truck + family draw.

Risk: LPG + diesel + mandi exposure; weekend tourist + truck-driver mix.

Dhaba / Casual Highway in Mumbai →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Pune →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Bengaluru →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Delhi →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Hyderabad →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Chennai →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Kolkata →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Ahmedabad →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Jaipur →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Surat →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Gurugram →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Noida →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Thane →Dhaba / Casual Highway in Navi Mumbai →
Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour
₹8–22 L capex · ₹1–3 L/mo fixed

Dessert-led, summer-weighted, small format.

Risk: Power outages + freezer downtime is catastrophic.

Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Mumbai →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Pune →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Bengaluru →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Delhi →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Hyderabad →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Chennai →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Kolkata →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Ahmedabad →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Jaipur →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Surat →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Gurugram →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Noida →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Thane →Ice Cream / Dessert Parlour in Navi Mumbai →
Sweet Shop / Mithai
₹10–30 L capex · ₹1–4 L/mo fixed

Festival-weighted dessert + namkeen retail.

Risk: Festival concentration risk; 60% of sales in 8 weeks/year.

Sweet Shop / Mithai in Mumbai →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Pune →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Bengaluru →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Delhi →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Hyderabad →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Chennai →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Kolkata →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Ahmedabad →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Jaipur →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Surat →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Gurugram →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Noida →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Thane →Sweet Shop / Mithai in Navi Mumbai →
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