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Eternal Rolls In Q1 Profits, Zetwerk Vs Ayr Energy & More

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Eternal Rolls In Q1 Profits, Zetwerk Vs Ayr Energy & More

Eternal’s Q1 Profitable Show It was business as usual for Eternal in Q1. Buoyed by Blinkit’s inventory model and food delivery vertical’s steady march, the foodtech giant posted yet another profitable quarter.

via Inc42·Jul 23, 2026

4 Leadership Habits That Build Sustainable Operational Standards

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. When I was director of operations for Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, we spent weeks preparing for certifications. Training store status. Compliance visits.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·9 min

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Love & Honey Fried Chicken Eyes Franchise Growth in Pennsylvania

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via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·3 min

Pei Wei Launches New Honey Mango Chili Chicken

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Pei Wei Launches New Honey Mango Chili Chicken

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Guests can enjoy Honey Mango Chili Chicken by dining in, ordering to-go or through the redesigned Pei Wei app.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·2 min

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Wings Etc. to Offer Double Rewards Points on National Chicken Wing Day

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

via FSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·2 min

Birdcall Intends to Become the Next Chicken Success Story

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Birdcall Intends to Become the Next Chicken Success Story

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Birdcall has 17 locations. Birdcall—an emerging 17-unit chicken chain out of Colorado—is quickly expanding.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·5 min

Brasa Peruvian Kitchen to Open Flagship Location at Toronto Pearson International Airport

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Brasa Peruvian Kitchen to Open Flagship Location at Toronto Pearson International Airport

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via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·3 min

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Cheba Hut to Open First Nebraska Location

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. A fresh stop for toasted subs, cold drinks and laid-back vibes is getting ready to roll into Lincoln.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·4 min

Level99 Lands Another $50M Investment From Panera Founder Ron Shaich

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Level99 Lands Another $50M Investment From Panera Founder Ron Shaich

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Level99 has four locations.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·3 min

FSR and QSR Launch First AI Workshop at Annual Conference

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FSR and QSR Launch First AI Workshop at Annual Conference

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most significant forces shaping the restaurant industry.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·4 min

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Detroit Wing Company Debuts Barbecue-Inspired Limited-Time Lineup

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Detroit Wing Company is bringing backyard barbecue flavor to the table with a new limited-time lineup built for the best part of the season.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·2 min

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East Coast Wings Announces Franchise Expansion in North Carolina

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via FSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·4 min

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Birdcall Signs 5-Unit Deal in Indianapolis

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via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·3 min

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Island Fin Poké Adds Games and Challenges to New Loyalty App

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. As restaurants face growing pressure to create memorable guest experiences, Hawaiian lifestyle-inspired franchise Island Fin Poké Co.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·3 min

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Ritter’s Frozen Custard to Celebrate National Frozen Custard Day with Weeklong Promotion

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via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·3 min

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Nick the Greek Opens Another Location in Stockton, California

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via QSR Magazine·Jul 22, 2026·3 min

Blinkit’s Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Rises To ₹102 Cr; ‘Others’ Losses Rise On Nugget R&D

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Blinkit’s Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Rises To ₹102 Cr; ‘Others’ Losses Rise On Nugget R&D

Eternal’s quick commerce arm Blinkit’s adjusted EBITDA rose to ₹102 Cr in Q1 FY27 from ₹37 Cr in the preceding March quarter, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of improvement as the quick commerce platform continued to scale its operations.

via Inc42·Jul 22, 2026·3 min

Eternal Q1 Profit Nearly Triples To ₹92 Cr Despite Sequential Decline

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Eternal Q1 Profit Nearly Triples To ₹92 Cr Despite Sequential Decline

Eternal, the parent company of Blinkit and Zomato, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹92 Cr in the first quarter of FY27, up nearly 3.7X from ₹25 Cr in the year-ago quarter. However, profit declined 47% sequentially from ₹174 Cr.

via Inc42·Jul 22, 2026·4 min

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

Eternal Rolls In Q1 Profits, Zetwerk Vs Ayr Energy & More

4 Leadership Habits That Build Sustainable Operational Standards

Love & Honey Fried Chicken Eyes Franchise Growth in Pennsylvania

Pei Wei Launches New Honey Mango Chili Chicken

Wings Etc. to Offer Double Rewards Points on National Chicken Wing Day

Birdcall Intends to Become the Next Chicken Success Story

Brasa Peruvian Kitchen to Open Flagship Location at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Cheba Hut to Open First Nebraska Location

Level99 Lands Another $50M Investment From Panera Founder Ron Shaich

FSR and QSR Launch First AI Workshop at Annual Conference

Detroit Wing Company Debuts Barbecue-Inspired Limited-Time Lineup

East Coast Wings Announces Franchise Expansion in North Carolina

Birdcall Signs 5-Unit Deal in Indianapolis

Island Fin Poké Adds Games and Challenges to New Loyalty App

Ritter’s Frozen Custard to Celebrate National Frozen Custard Day with Weeklong Promotion

Nick the Greek Opens Another Location in Stockton, California

Blinkit’s Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Rises To ₹102 Cr; ‘Others’ Losses Rise On Nugget R&D

Eternal Q1 Profit Nearly Triples To ₹92 Cr Despite Sequential Decline

How the F&B industry actually
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