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Another Broken Egg Cafe Launches Royalty Relief Incentive Program
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Another Broken Egg Cafe Launches Royalty Relief Incentive Program

Another Broken Egg Cafe, the daytime dining brand known for its bold Southern flavors, brunch experience and “craveable” dishes, announced the launch of a new royalty relief incentive program designed to fuel franchise growth and reward qualified franchisees who move quickly t...

via FSR Magazine·Jul 7, 2026
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Origin Fresh In Talks To Raise $10 Mn To Expand Distribution: CEO Prashanth Vasan
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Origin Fresh In Talks To Raise $10 Mn To Expand Distribution: CEO Prashanth Vasan

Fresh produce startup Origin Fresh is in talks to raise $10 Mn in a Series A funding round from a clutch of investors as it looks to deepen its supply chain, expand its retail footprint, and bring premium fruits and vegetables to Indian consumers, founder and CEO Prashanth Vas...

via Inc42·Jul 7, 2026·4 min
The Granola Bar Opens Flagship Restaurant and Takeaway Concept in New York City
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The Granola Bar Opens Flagship Restaurant and Takeaway Concept in New York City

The Granola Bar, the fast-growing restaurant group reimagining brunch culture across Connecticut, Westchester, and Long Island, will open two distinct Midtown destinations on July 9, 2026: a full-service flagship at 330 Madison Avenue, steps from Grand Central, and The Granola...

via FSR Magazine·Jul 7, 2026·3 min
Korean Concept The Dancing Pine Opens in Novi, Michigan
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Korean Concept The Dancing Pine Opens in Novi, Michigan

Sakura Novi, Michigan’s Asian-inspired mixed-use development, announced that The Dancing Pine, has officially opened its doors, introducing Michigan to a grand new dining experience centered around Wagyu, curated wines, seafood, caviar, fire, tableside service, and the quiet e...

via FSR Magazine·Jul 7, 2026·4 min
When Legal Labor Pathways Get Murky, Restaurant Staffing Gets Harder
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When Legal Labor Pathways Get Murky, Restaurant Staffing Gets Harder

Operators face an uncertain future around legal staffing requirements. Uncertainty in the full-service restaurant world is like butter in a French kitchen. It’s built into nearly everything. Demand rises and falls with consumer confidence. Labor costs shift as the market shifts.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 7, 2026·5 min
Franchising Power Hour: What Every Operator Should Know About Building Leaders and Restaurants
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Franchising Power Hour: What Every Operator Should Know About Building Leaders and Restaurants

Every franchisee has a story that never makes it into a conference keynote. It’s the difficult hiring decision that changed a leadership philosophy. The operational mistake that became a turning point. The conversation with a mentor that reshaped an entire career.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 7, 2026·3 min
Exclusive: Live Entertainment Discovery Platform thumpN Nets $3.75 Mn From Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Others
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Exclusive: Live Entertainment Discovery Platform thumpN Nets $3.75 Mn From Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Others

Recently launched live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform thumpN has raised over $3.75 Mn (₹35.7 Cr) in its Pre-Seed funding round from a host of investors, including Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s family office VSS Investco, Paytm CFO Madhur Deora, Hyperlink...

via Inc42·Jul 7, 2026·2 min
Cult.fit Files Draft Papers For ₹4,000 Cr IPO
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Cult.fit Files Draft Papers For ₹4,000 Cr IPO

Fitness unicorn Cult.fit has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to raise over ₹950 Cr through its IPO. The public issue will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth up to ₹950 Cr and an offer for sale of up to 17.86 Cr shares.

via Inc42·Jul 7, 2026·3 min
Hickory Tavern’s Growth Strategy Starts With its People
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Hickory Tavern’s Growth Strategy Starts With its People

Hickory Tavern has 20 restaurants across North Carolina and South Carolina. When Artistry Restaurants acquired Hickory Tavern in early 2025, it wasn’t buying a turnaround project as much as it was inheriting a Carolina institution.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·5 min
Bareburger Partners with JOYN Foods to Launch 50CUT Burger
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Bareburger Partners with JOYN Foods to Launch 50CUT Burger

JOYN Foods and Bareburger are teaming up to launch the new “50CUT Burger”, a blended burger made of high-quality beef and high-fiber Roasted Mushroom Blend, debuting across all Bareburger locations beginning June 15.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·2 min
Zaxbys, Now Past 1,000 Locations, Gathers Growth Momentum
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Zaxbys, Now Past 1,000 Locations, Gathers Growth Momentum

Zaxbys entered 2026 as a member of the 1,000-unit chicken club (U.S.) for the first time in its 36-year history, joining Chick-fil-A (3,287), KFC (3,523), Wingstop (2,586), and Popeyes (3,196).

via QSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·7 min
Stop Saying ‘Good Job’ and Try This More Meaningful Way to Recognize Restaurant Staff
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Stop Saying ‘Good Job’ and Try This More Meaningful Way to Recognize Restaurant Staff

I cringe when I remember how I used to walk through the back of the house. There is a specific moment I keep coming back to. A line cook on sauté during the rush. Head down. Fully in it. I would walk past, tap him on the shoulder, and say “good job” without breaking stride.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·8 min
Historic AQ Chicken House Reopens in Springdale, Arkansas
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Historic AQ Chicken House Reopens in Springdale, Arkansas

AQ Chicken House, one of Arkansas’s most recognizable dining landmarks, officially reopened July 4 in Downtown Springdale, marking the return of a restaurant that has been part of the state’s food history for nearly 80 years. Located at 100 W.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·3 min
Yogurtland Announces Record-Breaking Franchise Figures
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Yogurtland Announces Record-Breaking Franchise Figures

Yogurtland, one of the nation’s leading self-serve frozen yogurt brands, announced record franchise performance fueled by accelerating Average Unit Volumes (AUVs), continued franchise expansion and growing investor demand.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·3 min
Australian Café Concept Two Hands Hospitality Signs Lease in Kansas City
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Australian Café Concept Two Hands Hospitality Signs Lease in Kansas City

SomeraRoad, an opportunistic real estate investment and development firm, today announced that Two Hands Hospitality, the popular all-day Australian café concept with outposts in New York, Texas, Tennessee, and Colorado, has signed a lease to open its first Kansas City locatio...

via QSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·3 min
Flipkart Launches Second ESOP Liquidity Event In 12 Months
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Flipkart Launches Second ESOP Liquidity Event In 12 Months

Walmart-owned ecommerce major Flipkart has announced its second ESOP liquidity event over the past year, allowing eligible employees to sell up to 5% of their outstanding options vested over the past three years.

via Inc42·Jul 6, 2026·3 min
Tiki Taco to Open Sixth Kansas City Location in Liberty’s Backyard
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Tiki Taco to Open Sixth Kansas City Location in Liberty’s Backyard

Tiki Taco, the Kansas City metro’s go-to destination for tacos and good vibes, is officially heading north of the river.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·3 min
Why AI Scheduling Has Become a Restaurant Necessity
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Why AI Scheduling Has Become a Restaurant Necessity

Manager’s workload has been designed in a way that frequently drains people and leads to churn. Here’s a disheartening stat: Harri data shows restaurant managers are losing eight to 10 hours a week to scheduling and administrative work. That’s basically a full workday every week.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·4 min
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