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Why QSR Loyalty Needs a Reset in a K-shaped Economy

The most useful AI applications in QSR loyalty today are not aggressive personalization engines. They are tools that remove effort from the customer’s day. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski put it bluntly on the Q1 2026 earnings call.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026

Earthbar Debuts New App Powered by Olo and 3Owl

Today, Earthbar announced the launch of its new mobile app, built on Veya by 3Owl and fully integrated with Olo Ordering, Engage, and Loyalty.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·3 min

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Guthrie’s Opens in Sparks, Nevada

Guthrie’s, the original chicken finger restaurant, announced today that its newest restaurant opens at 6107 Golden Triangle Way, Sparks, NV 89436, near the Red Hawk Country Club.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·3 min

Earl of Sandwich Returns to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

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Earl of Sandwich Returns to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

Earl of Sandwich returns to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort with its largest and most immersive restaurant experience to date, introducing entirely new ways for guests to experience the brand while honoring the heritage and hospitality that have defined i...

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·3 min

Stonefire Grill Rolls Out Mediterranean Salad and Summer Grill Package

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Stonefire Grill Rolls Out Mediterranean Salad and Summer Grill Package

Headlining the seasonal menu is the Mediterranean Market Salad.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·3 min

Chicken Salad Chick Finds Record Growth in a Category of One

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Chicken Salad Chick Finds Record Growth in a Category of One

Chicken Salad Chicken began 2026 by inking deals for 52 new restaurants. That represented about 50 percent year-over-year growth from the 35 it signed in Q1 2025.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·5 min

Bojangles to Donate Portion of Proceeds to Military Groups

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Bojangles to Donate Portion of Proceeds to Military Groups

This summer, Bojangles is honoring America’s heroes and celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with its patriotic, limited-edition Big Bo Box.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·3 min

The 30-Day Reporting Gap Restaurants Can’t Afford

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The 30-Day Reporting Gap Restaurants Can’t Afford

Multi-unit operators can’t afford delayed operational visibility anymore. Restaurant operators are used to volatility. MarginEdge data shows that Tomato prices, for example, spiked 51 percent in April compared to March and are up 127 percent since January of this year.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·5 min

How AI Is Rewiring The Consumer Growth Stack Across India’s B2C Economy

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How AI Is Rewiring The Consumer Growth Stack Across India’s B2C Economy

John Wanamaker, one of the biggest retailers of the 1900s, once said, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted. The trouble is, I don’t know which half.” And marketers held this as an absolute for a hundred years. But the truth is, it wasn’t just a marketing problem.

via Inc42·Jun 29, 2026·6 min

Eternal, Meesho, Other Consumer Tech Unicorns Challenge Karnataka’s Gig Worker Law

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Eternal, Meesho, Other Consumer Tech Unicorns Challenge Karnataka’s Gig Worker Law

Major consumer internet companies Swiggy, Zepto, Urban Company and Eternal have jointly 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·Jun 29, 2026·4 min

One of Popeyes’ Largest Franchisees Sells 97 Restaurants out of Bankruptcy

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One of Popeyes’ Largest Franchisees Sells 97 Restaurants out of Bankruptcy

A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of nearly 100 Popeyes restaurants formerly operated by franchisee Sailormen Inc., marking one of the industry’s largest franchise restructurings this year.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·3 min

Yash Raj Films Backs Rusk Media To Expand Into Vertical Entertainment

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Yash Raj Films Backs Rusk Media To Expand Into Vertical Entertainment

Bollywood production house Yash Raj Films has made a “strategic investment” in digital entertainment startup Rusk Media to expand its digital offerings, focused around Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences. The financial deals of the announcement were not disclosed by YRF.

via Inc42·Jun 29, 2026·3 min

The New AI Risk, Weekly Funding Rundown & More

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The New AI Risk, Weekly Funding Rundown & More

Why India Needs An ‘Open’ AI Playbook For years, enterprises evaluated AI models on performance, cost and capabilities.

via Inc42·Jun 29, 2026·6 min

New-Age Tech Stocks: Meesho, Smartworks Rally; ideaForge, EaseMyTrip Tumble

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New-Age Tech Stocks: Meesho, Smartworks Rally; ideaForge, EaseMyTrip Tumble

It was a mixed week for new-age tech stocks, with 23 of the 57 stocks gaining in a range of 0.01% to about 15% and 34 stocks declining between 0.15% to 11.75%. After an extended period of bearish sentiment, NSE SME-listed Yudiz jumped 14.46% to end the week at ₹28.10.

via Inc42·Jun 27, 2026·6 min

Info Edge Appoints Former Bennett Coleman CFO Himanshu Agarwal As Finance Chief

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Info Edge Appoints Former Bennett Coleman CFO Himanshu Agarwal As Finance Chief

Naukri parent Info Edge has appointed veteran finance executive Himanshu Agarwal as its new CFO, nearly a year after former finance chief Chintan Thakkar stepped down. Agarwal will assume the new position on September 17, 2026, Info Edge said in an exchange filing.

via Inc42·Jun 27, 2026·2 min

From CRED To Square Yards — Indian Startups Raised $1.1 Bn This Week

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From CRED To Square Yards — Indian Startups Raised $1.1 Bn This Week

Indian startups cumulatively raised more than $1.1 Bn across 16 deals between June 21 and June 26, a massive 2.5X jump from the $426 Mn secured across 19 deals last week.

via Inc42·Jun 27, 2026·4 min

Fiamma Co-Owners on Letting Go to Lead Better Teams

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Fiamma Co-Owners on Letting Go to Lead Better Teams

For Rescigno and Leodler, Fiamma is rooted in a shared fascination with fire. As a leader, how do you let go of the reins and learn to trust your team?

via FSR Magazine·Jun 26, 2026·3 min

Whit’s Frozen Custard to Open in Unit in Dayton, Ohio

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Whit’s Frozen Custard to Open in Unit in Dayton, Ohio

A new scoop of happiness is coming to Kettering this summer. Whit’s Frozen Custard will officially open its newest location at noon on Friday, June 26, at the Town & Country Shopping Center, 424-A E.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 26, 2026·3 min

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

Why QSR Loyalty Needs a Reset in a K-shaped Economy

Earthbar Debuts New App Powered by Olo and 3Owl

Guthrie’s Opens in Sparks, Nevada

Earl of Sandwich Returns to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

Stonefire Grill Rolls Out Mediterranean Salad and Summer Grill Package

Chicken Salad Chick Finds Record Growth in a Category of One

Bojangles to Donate Portion of Proceeds to Military Groups

The 30-Day Reporting Gap Restaurants Can’t Afford

How AI Is Rewiring The Consumer Growth Stack Across India’s B2C Economy

Eternal, Meesho, Other Consumer Tech Unicorns Challenge Karnataka’s Gig Worker Law

One of Popeyes’ Largest Franchisees Sells 97 Restaurants out of Bankruptcy

Yash Raj Films Backs Rusk Media To Expand Into Vertical Entertainment

The New AI Risk, Weekly Funding Rundown & More

New-Age Tech Stocks: Meesho, Smartworks Rally; ideaForge, EaseMyTrip Tumble

Info Edge Appoints Former Bennett Coleman CFO Himanshu Agarwal As Finance Chief

From CRED To Square Yards — Indian Startups Raised $1.1 Bn This Week

Fiamma Co-Owners on Letting Go to Lead Better Teams

Whit’s Frozen Custard to Open in Unit in Dayton, Ohio

How the F&B industry actually
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