Archive · 3 Sep 2025
India's Middle Class Cuts Back on Eating Out, Delivery Up
Many people in India are choosing to eat at home more often.
This means fewer people are going to restaurants to eat, but more people are ordering food to be delivered.
Even though the economy is doing better, people are being careful with their money.
Domino's is doing well because they deliver a lot of pizzas, but other restaurants are having a harder time.
Some restaurants are making changes, like making their restaurants smaller or focusing on delivery, to adapt to the changes in consumer behavior.
Online food delivery services are growing quickly.
India's middle class is reducing dining out, increasing demand for food delivery.
Domino's experienced strong same-store sales growth due to its focus on delivery.
Other QSRs saw a slowdown in dine-in sales in the June quarter.
Fine-dining chains have performed better compared to fast food restaurants.
Consumers are being cautious with spending despite economic improvements.
- Who
- India's middle class and various restaurant chains.
- What
- Are cutting back on dining out, while delivery services are increasing.
- When
- June quarter of the year.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to economic caution and a shift towards value-seeking.
- Market Projection
- Eating out and ordering-in market projected to reach ₹9 trillion by 2030
- Online Food Delivery Growth
- Expected to grow at 18% annually
- Domino's Performance
- Reported strong near-double-digit same-store sales growth
- Barbecue Nation Revenue Decline
- Declined 7% year-on-year
- Consumer Sentiment
- Over 60% of respondents expect similar or lower spending