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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.
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Dairy Queen Wants to Put Cash in the Pockets of Growth-Ready Franchisees
Dairy Queen in May made headlines by unveiling a fresh franchise incentive aimed specifically at driving expansion throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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HTeaO Raises Over $134K for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is proud to announce that its May fundraising initiative in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) raised $134,166, funding over 2,680 hours of critical pediatric cancer research and supporting ALSF’s mission to...
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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.
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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.
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Another Broken Egg Launches Summer Menu
The summer 2026 menu is available at all participating locations beginning now through August 9.
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KFC’s Next Global Chapter Will Be ‘Unmistakably’ Bold and True to the Brand
Valerie Kubizniak has worked at KFC’s parent company, Yum! Brands, since 2007, starting in Australia. The chicken category those days was, understandably, a rather different arena when it came to how consumers accessed brands and the competitive field.
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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.
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bb.q Chicken Rides America’s Appetite for Korean Culture
bb.q Chicken sees significant opportunity in the Midwest. Korean culture continues to build in America. Andrew Lee, bb.q Chicken’s general manager, U.S. business development division, has definitely seen it across his six-and-a-half years at the growing chain.
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AI Cloud Service Provider E2E Networks Debuts On BSE Mainboard
NSE-listed E2E Networks’ stock made its debut on BSE’s Mainboard exchange today post securing the necessary approvals from the exchanges.
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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.
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D2C Brand Manam Chocolate Nets $9 Mn To Expand Retail Footprint
D2C premium craft chocolate brand Manam Chocolate has raised $9 Mn (about ₹86 Cr) in its Series A funding round led by Omnivore, with participation from the Turner Morrison consortium.
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A Day Late And A Dollar Short: Zepto Fixes Unit Economics, But What About Profitability?
Earlier this week, Zepto filed its updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) with the market regulator SEBI. The startup intends to raise ₹8,010 Cr via a fresh issue. The IPO will comprise an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 11.35 Cr shares.
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A.J. Chocolate House Launches Franchising Campaign
Less than three years after opening its first U.S. location on Winter Park’s famed Park Avenue, A.J.
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How Via 313 Went from the Motor City to Multi-Market Scale
Now, with 26 locations and about 1,200 employees, Via 313 has a goal to be in every major market and to lead as national stewards of a pizza style they grew up with.
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Zepto FY26: Loss Jumps 26% YoY To ₹5,905 Cr, Revenue Doubles
IPO-bound quick commerce major Zepto’s consolidated net loss jumped 26% during the financial year ended March 2026 (FY26) to ₹5,905 Cr from ₹4,695.4 Cr in the preceding fiscal year.
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Zepto Files UDRHP, Plans ₹8,010 Cr Fresh Issue
Quick commerce major Zepto has filed its updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) with SEBI, weeks after getting the regulator’s go-ahead for its IPO. The proposed public offering will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth ₹8,010 Cr.
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