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New-Age Tech Stocks Rally On Improving Investor Sentiment; WeWork, ixigo Lead Gains
New-age tech stocks surged this week, driven by improving investor sentiment. Thirty nine out of the 57 new-age tech companies under Inc42’s coverage gained in a range of 0.03% to close to 20% this week.
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Udaan In Fresh Crisis, Mega Deal Slump In H1 & More
Udaan’s Insolvency Crisis Udaan has run into a fresh crisis. Overseas creditors have initiated insolvency proceedings against the B2B ecommerce unicorn over a $170 Mn bond default.
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Jersey Mike’s Files to Go Public After Years of Explosive Growth
Jersey Mike's has an AUV of about $1.4 million. Jersey Mike’s is going public.
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Ruby Tuesday Returns with One of its Biggest Menu Launches in Years
Ruby Tuesday has been quiet in recent years. It’s understandable given the structural shakeup the casual brand underwent following COVID, when it declared bankruptcy in October 2020 and closed 185 corporate restaurants.
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Hash Kitchen Debuts Summer Menu with Loaded Waters and BBQ-Inspired Brunch Favorites
The new menu will be available at participating locations through September.
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Blinkit’s Meghalaya Entry Stalls After Tribal Council Refuses Trading Licence
Eternal’s quick commerce arm Blinkit’s expansion into Meghalaya has hit a road block. As per a report by PTI, Meghalaya’s Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) rejected the company’s bid to secure a mandatory trading licence to operate within the state on June 25.
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Golden Corral Launches America $2.50 Value Deals to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary
As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Golden Corral is celebrating the historic milestone with a new value-driven initiative to help families enjoy more meals together for less.
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White Castle Announces Partnership with Fellow Ohio Brand Garage Beer
To get the collaboration party started, White Castle and Garage Beer will launch the Super Summer Slider Starter Kit on July 1. White Castle and Garage Beer don’t just have customers. These iconic Ohio-based companies have devoted, passionate, go-big-or-go-home fans.
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Huey Magoo’s Unveils Patriotic Summer Promotions and Limited-Edition Collectible Cup
Huey Magoo’s summer celebration is ramping up with new limited-time value offers and a commemorative cup launching June 29. Inspired by America’s upcoming 250th birthday, the months-long celebration highlights the flavors, occasions and traditions that make summer memorable.
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Catering Tech Catches Up, and What it Means for Restaurants
Firebirds began by testing its catering program in Charlotte, where the brand opened a catering kitchen that also serves as a research-and-development kitchen.
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Just Salad Names New York Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Equity Partner in First Athlete Deal
Just Salad, the New York-born healthy fast-casual restaurant brand committed to making everyday health and sustainability possible, announced a long-term partnership with Jalen Brunson, point guard for the New York Knicks and 2026 NBA Champion and Finals MVP.
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What’s Behind H1 2026’s Mega Deal Slump?
While the overall investment sentiment remained largely stable in the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), investor appetite for late stage startups remained subdued. This was particularly evident in the number of mega funding rounds during the period.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Names Scott Nelson CMO
As CMO, Scott Nelson will lead all marketing and culinary efforts. Inspire Brands announced that Scott Nelson will join the company as Buffalo Wild Wings Chief Marketing Officer.
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Vicious Biscuit Signs Deal to Open in Upstate South Carolina
Vicious Biscuit, the original home of unapologetically bold biscuits, has signed veteran restaurant operators Ricky, Niki and Coby Cook as franchise partners in Upstate South Carolina.
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Kona Now Operates in All 50 States
Kona Ice, the nation’s largest mobile food franchise, has announced a landmark milestone: the brand now operates in all 50 U.S. states. With the opening of its newest truck in Fargo, Kona Ice has rounded out the country to bring the Kona Ice experience to even more customers.
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Songbird to Bring All-Day Coffee and Seasonal Cocktails to Raleigh, North Carolina
The grand opening for Songbird, a daylight-to-dusk cocktail bar in Raleigh, NC is officially set for Friday, July 3 with morning programming, a robust beverage program, and small bites.
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FiiZ Drinks Partners with Hi-Chew to Develop Two New Dirty Sodas
HI-CHEW, the immensely fruity and intensely chewy candy brand, has teamed up with FiiZ, the fan-favorite Utah-based specialty soda shop, to launch two limited-edition dirty sodas—Orange Creamsicle Drink and Frozen Key Lime Pie Drink—inspired by the HI-CHEW Dessert Mix.
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