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Chuck E. Cheese Marks International Day of Play with Free Admission Deal and Charitable Campaign

Chuck E. Cheese, the world’s leading family entertainment center dedicated to making the joy of play accessible to every child, is celebrating the third annual International Day of Play on June 11 with a special buy one, get one free active play offer.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 9, 2026

PJ’s Coffee Signs 7-Unit License Agreement in Central Kentucky

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans announced that it has signed a 7-unit license agreement with Steve Estepp, founder of Estepp Energy and Coffee Dudes LLC, to expand the New Orleans-born coffee brand throughout convenience stores in Central Kentucky.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 9, 2026·3 min

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TAG Restaurant Group Signs Lease for Upcoming G&G Surf Club Restaurant

TAG Restaurant Group (TRG), the Denver-based restaurant collection led by Chef Troy Guard, has signed a lease for its newest concept, G&G Surf Club, located at 8100 E. Union Ave. in the Denver Tech Center. The restaurant is slated to open in fall of 2026.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 9, 2026·3 min

Zepto DRHP: A Look At Shareholding Pattern & Key Executives

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Zepto DRHP: A Look At Shareholding Pattern & Key Executives

Amid a dry spell for startup IPOs in India, quick commerce major Zepto filed its updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) with the markets regulator SEBI yesterday.

via Inc42·Jun 9, 2026·7 min

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Regulatory Issues Come Into Focus Ahead Of Zepto’s Mega IPO

Ahead of its IPO, quick commerce giant Zepto has taken multiple hits with a trail of ongoing cases against its operating practices over the years.

via Inc42·Jun 9, 2026·3 min

Flipkart Faces Fresh Insolvency Plea Over Alleged Payment Default

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Flipkart Faces Fresh Insolvency Plea Over Alleged Payment Default

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has reportedly issued a notice to ecommerce giant Flipkart after its former marketing service provider Applabs Media Pvt Ltd filed an insolvency petition alleging unpaid dues of ₹1.69 Cr.

via Inc42·Jun 9, 2026·3 min

Hard Rock Unveils Worldwide Campaign Ahead of World Cup

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Hard Rock Unveils Worldwide Campaign Ahead of World Cup

Hard Rock Cafe is leaning into massive fan interest in this year's World Cup. Hard Rock International today unveiled its “All Teams.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 9, 2026·7 min

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Major Food Group to Open New Restaurant in Former Home of NYC’s Tribeca Grill

Major Food Group (MFG) confirmed plans to open a new restaurant at 375 Greenwich Street, the landmark Tribeca address home to Tribeca Grill for more than three decades.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 9, 2026·2 min

Glam On Demand: Making Sense Of The 15-Minute At-Home Beauty Boom

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Glam On Demand: Making Sense Of The 15-Minute At-Home Beauty Boom

Forget quick commerce or instant househelp services — instant at-home beauty is looking like the next big thing in the Indian startup ecosystem.

via Inc42·Jun 9, 2026·10 min

[Update] Exclusive: Quick Commerce Startup BazaarNow Nets $7.5 Mn

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[Update] Exclusive: Quick Commerce Startup BazaarNow Nets $7.5 Mn

Update | June 9, 2026, 11:30 IST Quick commerce startup BazaarNow has raised ₹72 Cr (about $7.5 Mn) in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Whiteboard Capital and Antler.

via Inc42·Jun 9, 2026·3 min

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When AI Is Your Shopping Wingman

The familiar ritual of seeking a friend’s opinion and scrolling through endless product listings before making an online purchase is beginning to change. With AI transforming almost everything today, shopping has become the next major use case.

via Inc42·Jun 9, 2026·7 min

Zepto Files UDRHP, GPS Renewables Bags ₹635 Cr & More

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Zepto Files UDRHP, GPS Renewables Bags ₹635 Cr & More

Zepto’s ₹8,010 Cr Fresh Issue A dilemma over making the public market move seems to have gripped India’s startup ecosystem lately.

via Inc42·Jun 9, 2026·6 min

Black Rock Coffee Bar Adjusts to Life in the Spotlight

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Black Rock Coffee Bar Adjusts to Life in the Spotlight

If there’s one crash course Mark Davis learned since Black Rock Coffee Bar went public this previous fall, it’s Wall Street doesn’t love surprises.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·12 min

Freddy’s VP of Guest Experience Tim Woodburn on Why Connection Still Matters

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Freddy’s VP of Guest Experience Tim Woodburn on Why Connection Still Matters

Points of engagement remain key at Freddy's. Stopping by the booth next for our National Restaurant Association Conversations series was Tim Woodburn, VP of guest experience at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·3 min

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Snarf’s Sandwiches and Snarfburger Announce Fourth Annual Bite Back Hunger Day

Snarf’s Sandwiches and Snarfburger are proud to announce their 4th annual Bite Back Hunger Day on Monday, June 15, 2026 at all of its Colorado and Texas locations. 100% of all profits that day will be donated to food banks that serve the communities they call home.

via QSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·2 min

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Ojos Locos Names Joe Hummel CEO

Joe Hummel joined Ojos Locos in April. Ojos Locos Sports Cantina, the culturally-rooted Latin sports cantina and scratch kitchen, has strengthened its executive leadership team with the addition of restaurant industry veterans Joe Hummel and Clay Mingus.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·3 min

How Restaurant Leaders Can Manage Workplace Friendships the Right Way

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How Restaurant Leaders Can Manage Workplace Friendships the Right Way

You did not plan for it to happen this way. You hired them because they were the best person available. They worked hard. They earned the job. And somewhere along the way, the lines between coworker and friend blurred until you could not remember which one came first.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·8 min

Why Plant-Based Menu Options Are Driving Franchise Growth

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Why Plant-Based Menu Options Are Driving Franchise Growth

Consumers are paying closer attention to what they eat. The food industry is evolving fast, and one of the most noticeable shifts in recent years is the rise of plant-based eating. What was once considered a niche lifestyle choice has moved firmly into the mainstream.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 8, 2026·6 min

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

Chuck E. Cheese Marks International Day of Play with Free Admission Deal and Charitable Campaign

PJ’s Coffee Signs 7-Unit License Agreement in Central Kentucky

TAG Restaurant Group Signs Lease for Upcoming G&G Surf Club Restaurant

Zepto DRHP: A Look At Shareholding Pattern & Key Executives

Regulatory Issues Come Into Focus Ahead Of Zepto’s Mega IPO

Flipkart Faces Fresh Insolvency Plea Over Alleged Payment Default

Hard Rock Unveils Worldwide Campaign Ahead of World Cup

Major Food Group to Open New Restaurant in Former Home of NYC’s Tribeca Grill

Glam On Demand: Making Sense Of The 15-Minute At-Home Beauty Boom

[Update] Exclusive: Quick Commerce Startup BazaarNow Nets $7.5 Mn

When AI Is Your Shopping Wingman

Zepto Files UDRHP, GPS Renewables Bags ₹635 Cr & More

Black Rock Coffee Bar Adjusts to Life in the Spotlight

Freddy’s VP of Guest Experience Tim Woodburn on Why Connection Still Matters

Snarf’s Sandwiches and Snarfburger Announce Fourth Annual Bite Back Hunger Day

Ojos Locos Names Joe Hummel CEO

How Restaurant Leaders Can Manage Workplace Friendships the Right Way

Why Plant-Based Menu Options Are Driving Franchise Growth

How the F&B industry actually
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