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Jennifer Lougee’s Journey to One of Topgolf’s Most Influential Emerging Leaders

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Jennifer Lougee’s Journey to One of Topgolf’s Most Influential Emerging Leaders

Jennifer Lougee got her start working at Topgolf as a drink runner in the summer of 2011 alongside all of her friends while earning her degree in health administration.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 18, 2026

Digital Entertainment Startup Rusk Media Secures ₹100 Cr

Mumbai-based digital entertainment startup Rusk Media has raised ₹100 Cr (about $10.6 Mn) in its pre-series C funding round led by existing investor Nazara Technologies, with participation from InfoEdge Ventures, IvyCap Ventures and a consortium led by Audacity VC.

via Inc42·Jun 18, 2026·2 min

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Slutty Vegan Signs franchise Deal to Grow in Detroit

Slutty Vegan, the nationally recognized plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing concept to Detroit, marking the brand’s highly anticipated debut in the Midwest.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·2 min

Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan on AI Skepticism, Listening to Guests, and Not Overreacting to Trends

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Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan on AI Skepticism, Listening to Guests, and Not Overreacting to Trends

Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan joined me next on our Conversations series from Chicago. Morgan might have been the biggest AI skeptic thus far (he won’t be the last). He’s also not on the GLP-1 action plan train yet.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·4 min

Prince St. Pizza and Lucci Lambrusco Launch Limited-Time Sicilian Pizza Collaboration

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Prince St. Pizza and Lucci Lambrusco Launch Limited-Time Sicilian Pizza Collaboration

The partnership brings together two brands known for creating memorable experiences around food, culture and connection. Lucci Lambrusco, the dry sparkling red wine co-founded by Ashley Graham and Danny Epstien, is partnering with iconic New York-born Prince St.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·3 min

When AI Ordering Becomes More Hype Than Help

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When AI Ordering Becomes More Hype Than Help

If AI adds more steps, more decisions, or another platform to navigate, it may feel futuristic while making customers work harder. Quick-service chains are rolling out AI ordering tools at a steady clip, and the early excitement feels familiar.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·5 min

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Toast Wants to Help Build a Restaurant Concept in Boston

In 2013, a Cambridge coffee shop named Barismo took a chance on a young technology company, moved by the founders’ commitment to immerse themselves in the business and build hardware that made it easier for them to serve their customers.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·3 min

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Boston-Area Restaurants Adopt Guest Feedback Platform Hawazai to Support Service Industry Employees

As the restaurant industry continues to evolve, three beloved Greater Boston dining destinations – il Casale Lexington, il Casale Belmont and The Wellington – are proud to be among the early adopters of Hawazai, an innovative platform designed to empower service industry emplo...

via FSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·3 min

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Western Addition Restaurant Group to Open New All-Day Dining Concept in Dallas

Western Addition Restaurant Group, the Dallas-based hospitality company behind some of Texas’ most sought-after dining destinations, including the wildly popular il Bracco, is bringing a brand-new concept to its home market: the Main House, an all-day restaurant opening at Kno...

via FSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·3 min

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Buddy’s bar-b-q Introduces Banana Pudding, Family Packs for Summer Entertaining

As the summer entertaining season gets underway, Buddy’s bar-b-q is helping East Tennesseans spend less time cooking and more time celebrating with convenient Family Packs, catering options and a new Banana Pudding dessert perfect for every setting, from backyard cookouts to g...

via QSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·2 min

Juice It Up! Debuts New Coco Mango Bowl as Part of Summer Menu Launch

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Juice It Up! Debuts New Coco Mango Bowl as Part of Summer Menu Launch

Juice It Up! is bringing an elevated experience to the summer season. Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, açaí and superfruit bowl chains for over 30 years, is ushering in summer with a vibrant array of seasonal offerings.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·3 min

Lou Malnati’s Introduces BBQ Chicken Pizza for Limited Time

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Lou Malnati’s Introduces BBQ Chicken Pizza for Limited Time

The BBQ Chicken Pizza is available in deep dish or thin crust. Lou Malnati’s, the iconic Chicago pizzeria known for its deep dish pizza, is introducing its new limited-time BBQ Chicken Pizza, available at all locations and for nationwide shipping beginning June 18.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·2 min

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LALAON Opens 300-Seat Korean Dining Destination Along Brooklyn Waterfront

LALAON, a Seoul-inspired waterfront dining destination located at 22 N 6th St is set to officially open on June 17, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is bringing the celebrated gathering culture of Seoul’s Han River to the East River.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·4 min

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Nomikai by Sushi Saint to Bring Japanese-Inspired Social Dining to ICON Park in Orlando

From sushi and seafood towers to dry-aged tomahawks and Japanese-inspired cocktails, Michelin-starred Chef Michael Collantes is bringing a bold new dining experience to ICON Park.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·2 min

What Local Restaurants Can Learn From NYC’s Knicks-Themed Food Moment

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What Local Restaurants Can Learn From NYC’s Knicks-Themed Food Moment

A Knicks-themed cake from Doc’s Cake Shop. With the Knicks’ victory parade on Thursday in NYC, big sports moments are not just for the teams, athletes, or major sponsors.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·6 min

Panera Unveils New Bowls, Salads, and Beverages to Fuel Transformation Effort

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Panera Unveils New Bowls, Salads, and Beverages to Fuel Transformation Effort

Menu innovation is proving to be one of the biggest accelerants of Panera’s transformation strategy.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 17, 2026·5 min

BigBasket Founders Step Down, TruNativ Bags $30 Mn & More

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BigBasket Founders Step Down, TruNativ Bags $30 Mn & More

New Leadership Takes Over BigBasket It is the end of an era at BigBasket. Cofounders Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh have stepped down from daily operations, while ex-Amazon executive Amit Nanda is stepping in as the new CEO.

via Inc42·Jun 17, 2026·6 min

With Sales Down, Dave & Buster’s Remains Focused on Getting Back to Basics

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With Sales Down, Dave & Buster’s Remains Focused on Getting Back to Basics

Dave & Buster's same-store sales fell 5.4 percent in Q1. Dave & Buster’s isn’t trying to reinvent itself. It’s trying to remember what made it successful in the first place.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 16, 2026·6 min

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

Jennifer Lougee’s Journey to One of Topgolf’s Most Influential Emerging Leaders

Digital Entertainment Startup Rusk Media Secures ₹100 Cr

Slutty Vegan Signs franchise Deal to Grow in Detroit

Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan on AI Skepticism, Listening to Guests, and Not Overreacting to Trends

Prince St. Pizza and Lucci Lambrusco Launch Limited-Time Sicilian Pizza Collaboration

When AI Ordering Becomes More Hype Than Help

Toast Wants to Help Build a Restaurant Concept in Boston

Boston-Area Restaurants Adopt Guest Feedback Platform Hawazai to Support Service Industry Employees

Western Addition Restaurant Group to Open New All-Day Dining Concept in Dallas

Buddy’s bar-b-q Introduces Banana Pudding, Family Packs for Summer Entertaining

Juice It Up! Debuts New Coco Mango Bowl as Part of Summer Menu Launch

Lou Malnati’s Introduces BBQ Chicken Pizza for Limited Time

LALAON Opens 300-Seat Korean Dining Destination Along Brooklyn Waterfront

Nomikai by Sushi Saint to Bring Japanese-Inspired Social Dining to ICON Park in Orlando

What Local Restaurants Can Learn From NYC’s Knicks-Themed Food Moment

Panera Unveils New Bowls, Salads, and Beverages to Fuel Transformation Effort

BigBasket Founders Step Down, TruNativ Bags $30 Mn & More

With Sales Down, Dave & Buster’s Remains Focused on Getting Back to Basics

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