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Allergen Transparency Drives Restaurant Traffic and Trust

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Allergen Transparency Drives Restaurant Traffic and Trust

Unclear allergen information can cost a restaurant before a guest ever walks through the door, according to findings in Nutritics 2026 Allergy Dining Report.

via Modern Restaurant Management·Aug 10, 2026

Delhivery’s Q1 Show, Weekly Funding Rebounds & More

Delhivery’s Lacklustre Q1 Show Delhivery’s profitability remained under pressure in Q1.

via Inc42·Aug 10, 2026·6 min

Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto May Face EV Mandate, 2% Welfare Levy In Maharashtra

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Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto May Face EV Mandate, 2% Welfare Levy In Maharashtra

New-age tech consumer tech companies like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Meesho could face higher costs in Maharashtra as the state plans to bring food delivery and ecommerce platforms under its bike-taxi rules.

via Inc42·Aug 8, 2026·3 min

From River Mobility To BlissClub — Indian Startups Raised $274 Mn This Week

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From River Mobility To BlissClub — Indian Startups Raised $274 Mn This Week

Indian startup funding picked pace in the first week of August, with 22 startups cumulatively raising $274.4 Mn. This marks a 74% uptick from the $142.3 Mn raised across 11 deals in the previous week.

via Inc42·Aug 8, 2026·5 min

With AI in Restaurants, the Gap Between Intent and Action is Closing

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With AI in Restaurants, the Gap Between Intent and Action is Closing

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.The market's response to that hesitation has been to remove it with speed. Restaurant operators have largely made peace with artificial intelligence.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·4 min

Longtime Franchisee Takes Full Ownership Control of Mr Gatti’s

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Longtime Franchisee Takes Full Ownership Control of Mr Gatti’s

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.The company now has more than 200 locations open or in development across Texas and the Southeastern U.S. Mr Gatti’s Pizza is on the cusp of a new era.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·3 min

After Boycott Calls, Swiggy To Refund Alleged Unauthorised Charges To Restaurants

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After Boycott Calls, Swiggy To Refund Alleged Unauthorised Charges To Restaurants

After restaurateurs threatened to boycott Swiggy, the foodtech giant has reportedly agreed to refund promotional charges, which were allegedly levied on restaurant partners without prior consent.

via Inc42·Aug 7, 2026·2 min

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The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance Names Jenn Bushby Director of Hospitality Ohio

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·3 min

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Chicken Salad Chick Opens in Morganton, North Carolina

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via QSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·4 min

Papa Johns Says Turnaround, Not a Sale, is the Best Path Forward

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Papa Johns Says Turnaround, Not a Sale, is the Best Path Forward

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Papa Johns finished Q2 with 3,439 restaurants in North America. Papa Johns won’t be getting new owners anytime soon.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·7 min

Meet The 14 D2C Brands From The Inaugural D2CX Runway Cohort

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Meet The 14 D2C Brands From The Inaugural D2CX Runway Cohort

After growing into a $65 Bn market, India’s D2C ecosystem is entering its next phase of evolution. While new brands continue to emerge with digital-first strategies, more established players are increasingly betting on omnichannel distribution to unlock their next leg of growth.

via Inc42·Aug 7, 2026·8 min

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Texas Roadhouse Isn’t Wavering on its Mission to ‘Exceed People’s Expectations’

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via FSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·8 min

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Panera Names Andy Rebhun CMO

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Panera Bread announced that Andrew Rebhun has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Mr.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·2 min

Popeyes Continues Work to Break Sales Slump

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Popeyes Continues Work to Break Sales Slump

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Popeyes U.S. comps fell 5.2 percent in Q2. Popeyes’ U.S. recovery is going to take time, according to RBI.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·3 min

Burger King is Beating its Category—By A Lot

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Burger King is Beating its Category—By A Lot

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Burger King's same-store sales rose 8.5 percent in Q2. Four years of repairs at Burger King are producing clear evidence that the chain’s U.S.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 7, 2026·5 min

ixigo Crashes 13% Despite Strong Q1, JM Financial Cuts Target Price

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ixigo Crashes 13% Despite Strong Q1, JM Financial Cuts Target Price

Shares of traveltech company ixigo fell as much as 13.6% to an intraday low of ₹174.15 apiece on the BSE today, a day after it reported its Q1 FY27 earnings, as investors weighed strong profit growth against concerns over margin pressure.

via Inc42·Aug 7, 2026·3 min

D2CX Converge Kolkata Unpacks The Playbook For Scaling India’s Next Generation Of Consumer Brands

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D2CX Converge Kolkata Unpacks The Playbook For Scaling India’s Next Generation Of Consumer Brands

India’s consumer brand ecosystem is entering a new phase, with founders increasingly balancing rapid growth with profitability, omnichannel expansion and operational discipline.

via Inc42·Aug 7, 2026·5 min

Instant Help’s Fight Against Cash Burn, Pixxel’s Next Upgrade & More

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Instant Help’s Fight Against Cash Burn, Pixxel’s Next Upgrade & More

Fixing Instant Services’ Unit Economics The battle for India’s instant home services is on. Players are clocking record orders, raising big bucks and chasing scale like nothing before.

via Inc42·Aug 7, 2026·6 min

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

Allergen Transparency Drives Restaurant Traffic and Trust

Delhivery’s Q1 Show, Weekly Funding Rebounds & More

Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto May Face EV Mandate, 2% Welfare Levy In Maharashtra

From River Mobility To BlissClub — Indian Startups Raised $274 Mn This Week

With AI in Restaurants, the Gap Between Intent and Action is Closing

Longtime Franchisee Takes Full Ownership Control of Mr Gatti’s

After Boycott Calls, Swiggy To Refund Alleged Unauthorised Charges To Restaurants

The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance Names Jenn Bushby Director of Hospitality Ohio

Chicken Salad Chick Opens in Morganton, North Carolina

Papa Johns Says Turnaround, Not a Sale, is the Best Path Forward

Meet The 14 D2C Brands From The Inaugural D2CX Runway Cohort

Texas Roadhouse Isn’t Wavering on its Mission to ‘Exceed People’s Expectations’

Panera Names Andy Rebhun CMO

Popeyes Continues Work to Break Sales Slump

Burger King is Beating its Category—By A Lot

ixigo Crashes 13% Despite Strong Q1, JM Financial Cuts Target Price

D2CX Converge Kolkata Unpacks The Playbook For Scaling India’s Next Generation Of Consumer Brands

Instant Help’s Fight Against Cash Burn, Pixxel’s Next Upgrade & More

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