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How Nudge Is Reinventing Ecommerce For The Agentic AI Era
The way people discover products online is changing fast, and ecommerce brands are struggling to keep up. Instead of scrolling endlessly through Google or marketplaces, consumers are using AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for recommendations.
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Woody’s Bar-B-Q Operator Declares Bankruptcy for Second Time
G.A.H. Bar-B-Q filed for bankruptcy on June 24.
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Rethinking Restaurant Real Estate in America’s Delivery Economy
Operators that once prioritized larger footprints are increasingly testing formats centered around pickup shelves, compact dining areas or delivery-focused production spaces. As commercial real estate costs remain elevated across major U.S.
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The Office Star Leslie David Baker Opens HoneyBaked Ham Location in Sherman Oaks
Actor, entrepreneur and The Office star Leslie David Baker announced the grand opening of a new HoneyBaked location in Sherman Oaks, which he co-owns, bringing the experience of The Honey Baked Ham Company to a community eager for greater access to the brand’s signature Honey ...
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Cornelius Launches Automated Beverage System to Speed Up QSR Drive-Thrus
The system supports up to 16 syrups from a single nozzle.
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MRM Research Roundup: Tipping Trends, ‘Peak Personalization’ Era, and Cottage Cheese Comeback
This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features World Cup revenue, summer hiring, tipping trends, cottage cheese popularity, and Yelp’s Fastest Growing Brands Key takeaways from Yelp's 2026 Fastest Growing Brands report include: ● Drive-...
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PayU India Turns Adjusted EBITDA Profitable In FY26, Revenue Zooms 13% YoY
Prosus-owned fintech platform PayU India’s revenue jumped 12.5% to $781 Mn (about ₹7,384 Cr) in FY26 from $694 Mn posted in the previous year.
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ezCater Finds Workplace Meals Boost Retention as RTO Mandates Rise
ezCater, the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US, released findings from its second annual Future of Workplace Experience Report, revealing that work friendships and meaningful perks are critical to employee retention as return-to-office mandates continue.
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On The QSR Evolution Conference Agenda: Edible CMO Angela Johnson
Angela Johnson has more than two decades of marketing experience. Joining the QSR Evolution Conference agenda this year is Angela Johnson, CMO at Edible. Johnson was promoted to the role in January after serving as chief strategy and innovation officer since 2021.
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Old Chicago Unveils World Taps & Apps Tour Menu Experience
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is kicking off summer with a global-inspired celebration of food, beer and soccer. Beginning June 24, guests can embark on the World Taps & Apps Tour, a limited-time experience running through Aug.
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Village Inn Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy
Sysco and US Foods appear among the largest creditors in multiple filings. A Florida Village Inn franchisee operating three restaurants across the Tampa Bay region filed for bankruptcy protection after a severe revenue decline tied to the destructive 2024 hurricane season.
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Steak ‘n Shake’s Sales are Still Rising Amid ‘MAHA’ Push
Steak ‘n Shake’s fiscal 2025 was its best same-store sales run since 1992.
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Sonic Introduces America $2.50 Menu
Few experiences feel more uniquely American than pulling into a SONIC. This summer, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, SONIC is marking the moment the only way it knows how – serving up the menu classics fans love at a price that’s worth celebrating.
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Info Edge’s AI, Deeptech Playbook: ₹1,003 Cr Portfolio Across Over 50 Startups
In a shareholders’ letter explaining its investment thesis, Zomato-backer Info Edge revealed that it has invested ₹1,003 Cr across 54 AI and deeptech startups from 2020 until March 31, 2026 .
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Why Data, Speed, and Measurement are Defining the Future of QSR Advertising
Brands that treat data as a compass, flexibility as a strength, and incremental visits as the true measure of success can define value in the next era of QSR. The next wave of QSR growth won’t come from bigger budgets or flashier ads.
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FY26 Financial Tracker: Tracking The Financial Performance Of Indian Startups
The Indian startup ecosystem continued to mature in FY26, with 22 new-age tech companies making their public market debut as against 13 in FY25.
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How Merchant Cash Advances Can Strain Restaurant Cash Flow and How to Recover
The key to successfully navigating MCA debt without declaring bankruptcy is proactive transparency. Operating a business in the food industry has always required navigating razor-thin margins.
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