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Speakeasy Concept Red Phone Booth Opens in Downtown Durham

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Speakeasy Concept Red Phone Booth Opens in Downtown Durham

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Red Phone Booth is an award-winning luxury speakeasy concept that transports guests to the elegance and intrigue of the 1920s Prohibition era.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 18, 2026

Denny’s Launches National Catering Program with ezCater

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.More than 400 Denny’s locations are now available for corporate catering on ezCater, with hundreds more slated to join.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 18, 2026·3 min

The Big Biscuit Welcomes Back New and Returning Fall Flavors

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The Big Biscuit Welcomes Back New and Returning Fall Flavors

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.The fall lineup is available for a limited time at all Big Biscuit locations while supplies last. Fall flavors are back at The Big Biscuit.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 18, 2026·2 min

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Fish City Grill and Half Shells Names Rob Viveros COO

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via FSR Magazine·Aug 18, 2026·2 min

DeHaat’s Honest Farms Raises ₹35 Cr To Expand Retail Footprint, Product Portfolio

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DeHaat’s Honest Farms Raises ₹35 Cr To Expand Retail Footprint, Product Portfolio

DeHaat Honest Farms, the consumer food brand launched by agritech startup DeHaat, has raised ₹35 Cr in a pre-Series A funding round led by OTP Ventures. The round also saw participation from Sadev Capital and Maiuni Ventures.

via Inc42·Aug 18, 2026·3 min

Now, ixigo Partners With Uber To Enable Train Ticket Booking Via Its App

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Now, ixigo Partners With Uber To Enable Train Ticket Booking Via Its App

Online travel aggregator (OTA) ixigo has entered into a partnership with ride-hailing major Uber to enable train-ticketing via the latter’s app.

via Inc42·Aug 18, 2026·4 min

Festive Ecommerce: The Battle Beyond The Checkout

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Festive Ecommerce: The Battle Beyond The Checkout

In last week’s edition of The Checkout, we explored how efficient dark store management will be central to quick commerce platforms’ festive season sales strategies.

via Inc42·Aug 18, 2026·10 min

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Dine Doubles Down on Dual-Brand IHOP-Applebee’s Growth as Consumer Spending Softens

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.The first U.S.-based Applebee's-IHOP store opened in early 2025.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·5 min

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Swig Inks Multi-Unit Deal to Grow in Boston Market

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Athena Franchise Group to expand into the Greater Boston market.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·3 min

Red Robin Gains Ground as Traffic Turns Positive

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Red Robin Gains Ground as Traffic Turns Positive

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Same-store sales increased 1.3 percent in the second quarter.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·6 min

Flight Club Parent Raises $10 Million to Accelerate U.S. Growth

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Flight Club Parent Raises $10 Million to Accelerate U.S. Growth

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.New locations are scheduled for New York, Dallas, Minneapolis, and Nashville during fiscal 2027.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·3 min

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Checkers & Rally’s Opens in Louisa, Virginia

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Potbelly Signs 10-Unit Deal in Central Florida

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Chicken Salad Chick Names Drew Travis CFO

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, today announced the appointment of Drew Travis as Chief Financial Officer.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·3 min

How Your Pie Rebuilt Its Business for a New Era of Fast-Casual Pizza

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How Your Pie Rebuilt Its Business for a New Era of Fast-Casual Pizza

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Your Pie shrunk its footprint, but not so much that it got rid of its dining room environment.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·6 min

El Pollo Loco Sees Bigger Future Beyond California

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El Pollo Loco Sees Bigger Future Beyond California

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Systemwide comps sales rose 3.9 percent in the second quarter.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·4 min

Restaurants Are Leaving Private-Event Revenue in the Inbox

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Restaurants Are Leaving Private-Event Revenue in the Inbox

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Group dining demand is growing, but many full-service restaurants still treat private events as an afterthought.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·5 min

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Orlando’s Ceiba to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Exclusive Chef Collaboration Dinner

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

Speakeasy Concept Red Phone Booth Opens in Downtown Durham

Denny’s Launches National Catering Program with ezCater

The Big Biscuit Welcomes Back New and Returning Fall Flavors

Fish City Grill and Half Shells Names Rob Viveros COO

DeHaat’s Honest Farms Raises ₹35 Cr To Expand Retail Footprint, Product Portfolio

Now, ixigo Partners With Uber To Enable Train Ticket Booking Via Its App

Festive Ecommerce: The Battle Beyond The Checkout

Dine Doubles Down on Dual-Brand IHOP-Applebee’s Growth as Consumer Spending Softens

Swig Inks Multi-Unit Deal to Grow in Boston Market

Red Robin Gains Ground as Traffic Turns Positive

Flight Club Parent Raises $10 Million to Accelerate U.S. Growth

Checkers & Rally’s Opens in Louisa, Virginia

Potbelly Signs 10-Unit Deal in Central Florida

Chicken Salad Chick Names Drew Travis CFO

How Your Pie Rebuilt Its Business for a New Era of Fast-Casual Pizza

El Pollo Loco Sees Bigger Future Beyond California

Restaurants Are Leaving Private-Event Revenue in the Inbox

Orlando’s Ceiba to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Exclusive Chef Collaboration Dinner

How the F&B industry actually
runs, evolves, and grows.