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Chipotle’s Operational Reset is Driving Clear Results

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Chipotle’s Operational Reset is Driving Clear Results

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Chipotle's same-store sales rose 2.2 percent in Q2. Chipotle first revealed its Recipe for Growth turnaround plan in February, and the impact has been swift.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 30, 2026

How Rubrik Is Rewriting The Rules Of Cyber Resilience

Opening a banking app, ordering food, or buying a pair of shoes online may not feel remarkable anymore, but what’s undeniably remarkable is the robust cloud infrastructure that is powering these everyday actions. It is this dexterity that also makes it vulnerable to cyberattacks.

via Inc42·Jul 30, 2026·15 min

Your Restaurant Didn’t Pick a Side. An Algorithm Did It For You

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Your Restaurant Didn’t Pick a Side. An Algorithm Did It For You

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Analysts found that close to half of the engagement driving the 2025 Cracker Barrel logo boycott came from bots.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 30, 2026·7 min

Swiggy’s Instamart Hits Contribution Margin Breakeven In Q1 FY27

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Swiggy’s Instamart Hits Contribution Margin Breakeven In Q1 FY27

Swiggy’s quick commerce arm Instamart achieved contribution margin breakeven in the first quarter of FY27, with contribution margin turning positive at 0.2% of its gross order value (GOV) of ₹7,907 Cr.

via Inc42·Jul 30, 2026·3 min

Swiggy Trims Q1 Net Loss 34% YoY To ₹791 Cr, Revenue Up 37%

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Swiggy Trims Q1 Net Loss 34% YoY To ₹791 Cr, Revenue Up 37%

Foodtech major Swiggy narrowed its consolidated net loss 34% YoY to ₹791 Cr in the quarter ended June 2026 (Q1 FY27) from ₹1,197 Cr a year earlier. Sequentially, its loss declined marginally from ₹800 Cr in Q4 FY26. Operating revenue rose 37% YoY and 7% sequentially to ₹6,812 Cr.

via Inc42·Jul 30, 2026·3 min

Bengaluru Restaurants’ Push Back Gives Rapido’s Ownly An Opening Against Swiggy, Zomato

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Bengaluru Restaurants’ Push Back Gives Rapido’s Ownly An Opening Against Swiggy, Zomato

For years, restaurants have complained about the commissions, visibility charges, and other fees levied by food delivery platforms.

via Inc42·Jul 30, 2026·4 min

Wingstop Believes Better Value Messaging Can Reignite Traffic

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Wingstop Believes Better Value Messaging Can Reignite Traffic

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Wingstop's U.S. same-store sales dropped 7.5 percent in Q2.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 29, 2026·5 min

From Falling in Love as Employees to Becoming Steak and Ale’s First Southern Franchisees

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From Falling in Love as Employees to Becoming Steak and Ale’s First Southern Franchisees

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. More than 30 years ago, John and Dixie Benca met and fell in love working together at a Steak and Ale while attending college in Athens, Georgia.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 29, 2026·8 min

Palladino’s Steak & Seafood Challenges the Traditional Steakhouse Playbook

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Palladino’s Steak & Seafood Challenges the Traditional Steakhouse Playbook

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Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone to Open Co-Branded Store in the Bronx

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Breakfast Republic and Breakfast Company to Open in Southern California and Texas

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Farmer Boys Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Month-Long Birthday Celebration

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via QSR Magazine·Jul 29, 2026·3 min

Jenn Johnston Named CMO of Amazing Brands

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Jenn Johnston Named CMO of Amazing Brands

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16 Handles Sets Records in First Half of 2026

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Flytrex Expands Autonomous-First Delivery Model with Nash Partnership

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Pizza Guys Opens New Restaurant in Yorba Linda, California

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Crisp & Green to Open in Papillion, Nebraska

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via QSR Magazine·Jul 29, 2026·3 min

The Cheesecake Factory’s Sales Flywheel is Picking Up Speed

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The Cheesecake Factory’s Sales Flywheel is Picking Up Speed

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.The Cheesecake Factory's same-store sales rose 5.8 percent in Q2. The Cheesecake Factory’s momentum in the second quarter was hard to miss.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 29, 2026·6 min

How the F&B industry actuallyruns, evolves, and grows.

Chipotle’s Operational Reset is Driving Clear Results

How Rubrik Is Rewriting The Rules Of Cyber Resilience

Your Restaurant Didn’t Pick a Side. An Algorithm Did It For You

Swiggy’s Instamart Hits Contribution Margin Breakeven In Q1 FY27

Swiggy Trims Q1 Net Loss 34% YoY To ₹791 Cr, Revenue Up 37%

Bengaluru Restaurants’ Push Back Gives Rapido’s Ownly An Opening Against Swiggy, Zomato

Wingstop Believes Better Value Messaging Can Reignite Traffic

From Falling in Love as Employees to Becoming Steak and Ale’s First Southern Franchisees

Palladino’s Steak & Seafood Challenges the Traditional Steakhouse Playbook

Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone to Open Co-Branded Store in the Bronx

Breakfast Republic and Breakfast Company to Open in Southern California and Texas

Farmer Boys Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Month-Long Birthday Celebration

Jenn Johnston Named CMO of Amazing Brands

16 Handles Sets Records in First Half of 2026

Flytrex Expands Autonomous-First Delivery Model with Nash Partnership

Pizza Guys Opens New Restaurant in Yorba Linda, California

Crisp & Green to Open in Papillion, Nebraska

The Cheesecake Factory’s Sales Flywheel is Picking Up Speed

How the F&B industry actually
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