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How Hotels are Redefining the Sports Bar Experience

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How Hotels are Redefining the Sports Bar Experience

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Foundry Fieldhouse has leaned heavily into local sourcing and storytelling.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026

Swiggy’s Food Delivery Profit Slips Sequentially As LPG Supply Disruption Hits Margins

Swiggy’s food delivery business saw its profitability moderate sequentially in the first quarter of FY27 as restaurant order cancellations caused by an LPG supply disruption, seasonal demand softness, and annual wage hikes weighed on margins.

via Inc42·Jul 30, 2026·3 min

Your Restaurant Pricing Strategy Isn’t Working Anymore. Here’s What Is.

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Your Restaurant Pricing Strategy Isn’t Working Anymore. Here’s What Is.

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Winners aren’t trying to be the cheapest. They’re trying to be the most honest about what they offer and what it costs.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 29, 2026·6 min

Why Fractional Gains Matter More Than Ever for Restaurants

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Why Fractional Gains Matter More Than Ever for Restaurants

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Food cost is another controllable expense in restaurants that’s also commonly mismanaged.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·6 min

Could AI-Powered QSR Technology Help Independents Compete with Larger Chains?

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Could AI-Powered QSR Technology Help Independents Compete with Larger Chains?

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is not the same as it once was, and businesses need to keep up if they want to remain competitive.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 23, 2026·7 min

Analyzing the Financial Benefits of In-House Beverage Programs

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Analyzing the Financial Benefits of In-House Beverage Programs

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.A beverage program tied to local ingredients and regional flavor profiles can transform a restaurant from an interchangeable dining option into a destination.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 21, 2026·5 min

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MRM Research Roundup: World Cup Impact

This special edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup focuses on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its impact on restaurants and hospitality. Beyond the traffic spikes, data reveals how fans shifted their behavior to enjoy the matches.

via Modern Restaurant Management·Jul 17, 2026·8 min

What GLP-1 is Teaching Restaurants About Menu Design

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What GLP-1 is Teaching Restaurants About Menu Design

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Adding smaller portions is easy. Making them feel worth it is not.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 15, 2026·7 min

Rethinking Restaurant Real Estate in America’s Delivery Economy

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 2, 2026·4 min

MRM Research Roundup: Tipping Trends, ‘Peak Personalization’ Era, and Cottage Cheese Comeback

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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-...

via Modern Restaurant Management·Jun 30, 2026·15 min

ezCater Finds Workplace Meals Boost Retention as RTO Mandates Rise

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 26, 2026·3 min

Why Data, Speed, and Measurement are Defining the Future of QSR Advertising

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 22, 2026·5 min

How Merchant Cash Advances Can Strain Restaurant Cash Flow and How to Recover

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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.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 18, 2026·6 min

Fishing Bigger Margins: How Aquapulse Is Solving Shrimp Farming’s Biggest Bottleneck

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Fishing Bigger Margins: How Aquapulse Is Solving Shrimp Farming’s Biggest Bottleneck

India’s aquaculture sector has long struggled with a simple but costly problem: farmers produce high-value shrimp, but much of that value is lost before the product reaches the buyer.

via Inc42·Jun 17, 2026·6 min

Neighborhood Advantage Can Boost Game-Day Revenue

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Neighborhood Advantage Can Boost Game-Day Revenue

The World Cup is providing independent restaurants with an opportunity to engage with guests by providing local hospitality as fans without tickets are looking for neighborhood places to watch the games and connect with fellow fans, data from SpotOn revealed.

via Modern Restaurant Management·Jun 16, 2026·4 min

How Hunar Is Using AI To Fix The Broken Economics Of Frontline Hiring

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How Hunar Is Using AI To Fix The Broken Economics Of Frontline Hiring

India’s AI conversation is increasingly shifting toward software agents, automation stacks and enterprise copilots. But amid the rush to automate white-collar workflows, one segment has remained relatively untouched: frontline workforce operations.

via Inc42·Jun 16, 2026·6 min

Corporate Dining: The Revenue Opportunity Most Restaurants Are Overlooking

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Corporate Dining: The Revenue Opportunity Most Restaurants Are Overlooking

How corporate dining is being reinvented in 2026 — and what it means for the restaurant industry. The corporate cafeteria is facing an existential reckoning.

via Modern Restaurant Management·Jun 15, 2026·6 min

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Clarity-First Menus Build Guest Trust

By using precise descriptions that communicate the intention behind menu items, operators can resolve ingredient confusion and help diners feel more confident in their choices.

via Modern Restaurant Management·Jun 12, 2026·4 min

How the F&B industry actually runs, evolves, and grows.

How Hotels are Redefining the Sports Bar Experience

Swiggy’s Food Delivery Profit Slips Sequentially As LPG Supply Disruption Hits Margins

Your Restaurant Pricing Strategy Isn’t Working Anymore. Here’s What Is.

Why Fractional Gains Matter More Than Ever for Restaurants

Could AI-Powered QSR Technology Help Independents Compete with Larger Chains?

Analyzing the Financial Benefits of In-House Beverage Programs

MRM Research Roundup: World Cup Impact

What GLP-1 is Teaching Restaurants About Menu Design

Rethinking Restaurant Real Estate in America’s Delivery Economy

MRM Research Roundup: Tipping Trends, ‘Peak Personalization’ Era, and Cottage Cheese Comeback

ezCater Finds Workplace Meals Boost Retention as RTO Mandates Rise

Why Data, Speed, and Measurement are Defining the Future of QSR Advertising

How Merchant Cash Advances Can Strain Restaurant Cash Flow and How to Recover

Fishing Bigger Margins: How Aquapulse Is Solving Shrimp Farming’s Biggest Bottleneck

Neighborhood Advantage Can Boost Game-Day Revenue

How Hunar Is Using AI To Fix The Broken Economics Of Frontline Hiring

Corporate Dining: The Revenue Opportunity Most Restaurants Are Overlooking

Clarity-First Menus Build Guest Trust

Why Data, Speed, and Measurement are Defining the Future of QSR Advertising