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Zepto Mulls IPO Delay As Investors Push For $2.5-$3 Bn Valuation
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Zepto Mulls IPO Delay As Investors Push For $2.5-$3 Bn Valuation

Zepto’s IPO plans have hit another hurdle, with the quick commerce startup reportedly considering delaying its public listing as negotiations with institutional investors point to a much lower valuation than its expectations.

via Inc42·Jul 29, 2026
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Now, Uber Moves Karnataka HC Challenging State’s Gig Workers Law
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Now, Uber Moves Karnataka HC Challenging State’s Gig Workers Law

Now, ride-hailing major Uber has moved the Karnataka High Court (HC), challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025.

via Inc42·Jul 29, 2026·3 min
The AI Layer Powering India’s Farms
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The AI Layer Powering India’s Farms

AI detects a farmer’s field has been irrigated and automatically shuts off the tubewell. A PepsiCo field agent, sitting hundreds of kilometres away, spots a stressed patch on their dashboard, traces it to a grid of faulty sprinklers and informs the farmer.

via Inc42·Jul 29, 2026·10 min
Q-Comm Poaching Wars, Table Space’s IPO & More
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Q-Comm Poaching Wars, Table Space’s IPO & More

Quick Commerce’s New Battleground It is poaching season in India’s quick commerce arena. Swiggy Instamart has brought in a CEO from Myntra, while Nykaa has poached an executive from the Sriharasha Majety-led giant to scale its quick commerce arm.

via Inc42·Jul 29, 2026·6 min
On The QSR Evolution Conference Agenda: Hot Head Burritos CEO Kelly Gray
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On The QSR Evolution Conference Agenda: Hot Head Burritos CEO Kelly Gray

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Joining the QSR Evolution Conference agenda this year is Kelly Gray, president and CEO of Hot Head Burritos.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·3 min
Whataburger Names Ryan Moore Chief Financial Officer
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Whataburger Names Ryan Moore Chief Financial Officer

This story was originally published on QSR.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·3 min
New Spanish Fine-Dining Concept Masía to Open in Dallas
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New Spanish Fine-Dining Concept Masía to Open in Dallas

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. Masía, a new Spanish fine dining restaurant from Arrels Hospitality Concepts, is preparing to open at 2530 Fairmount Street in Dallas in Winter 2026/2027.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·3 min
Torchy’s Tacos Announces New $9.95 Combo Deal
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Torchy’s Tacos Announces New $9.95 Combo Deal

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Torchy’s Tacos is kicking off its 20th birthday celebration with a big thank you to its Taco Junkies: the new Taco Two-Step deal.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·3 min
The Familiar Costs That Quietly Erode Restaurant Margins
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The Familiar Costs That Quietly Erode Restaurant Margins

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Unlike food costs or labor, which tend to draw immediate attention, service-vendor inflation is usually subtle.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·6 min
Vishal Mega Mart Doubles Down On Quick Commerce Amid Retail Shift
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Vishal Mega Mart Doubles Down On Quick Commerce Amid Retail Shift

Amid growing penetration of quick commerce in Indian retail, value retail chain Vishal Mega Mart is looking to double down on quick deliveries.

via Inc42·Jul 28, 2026·2 min
Church’s Chicken Readies for Next Growth Phase with ‘Significant’ Investment
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Church’s Chicken Readies for Next Growth Phase with ‘Significant’ Investment

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Church’s Chicken CEO Roland Gonzalez knows momentum can be tough to grab in this business. When you find it, you have to capitalize.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·11 min
PopUp Bagels Appoints Mike Smith Chief Operating Officer
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PopUp Bagels Appoints Mike Smith Chief Operating Officer

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Prior to joining PopUp Bagels, Smith served as Chief Brand Officer at Moe's Southwest Grill after previously serving as Vice President of Operations.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·2 min
FSR and QSR’s Women in Restaurant Leadership Networking Event Headed to Atlanta
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FSR and QSR’s Women in Restaurant Leadership Networking Event Headed to Atlanta

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·2 min
Beyond Filling Positions: What the Best Restaurant Operators Are Doing Differently
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Beyond Filling Positions: What the Best Restaurant Operators Are Doing Differently

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.The question is whether hiring remains a weekly exercise in replacing employees or becomes part of a broader strategy for building stronger teams.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·6 min
Why Maria Empanada is One to Watch
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Why Maria Empanada is One to Watch

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Maria Empanada's first restaurant opened in 2011.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 28, 2026·7 min
Nykaa Ropes In Ex-Instamart COO Ankit Jain To Helm Nykaa Now
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Nykaa Ropes In Ex-Instamart COO Ankit Jain To Helm Nykaa Now

Ex-Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain has joined beauty and personal care major Nykaa to lead its quick commerce business Nykaa Now. According to his LinkedIn, Jain has joined Nykaa as a business head for Nykaa Now and an executive vice president for supply chain of Nykaa Beauty.

via Inc42·Jul 28, 2026·2 min
Fashion Commerce Finds Its Plus-Size Fit
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Fashion Commerce Finds Its Plus-Size Fit

For years, extended-size fashion in India has been limited to a separate section, a handful of styles or basic XXL-and-above clothing. The result is often a poor shopping experience. A shirt may fit at the chest but pull at the armhole.

via Inc42·Jul 28, 2026·8 min
Temple’s Valuation Jackpot, PhonePe’s FY26 Losses & More
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Temple’s Valuation Jackpot, PhonePe’s FY26 Losses & More

Temple Hits $375 Mn Valuation Temple is riding a valuation surge. Deepinder Goyal’s wearable startup is undertaking its first ESOP buyback programme at a valuation of $375 Mn, nearly double its valuation from four months ago.

via Inc42·Jul 28, 2026·6 min
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