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[Update] Aquapulse Bags ₹20 Cr From IAN, Closes Series A Round At ₹45 Cr
Update | June 2, 2026, 12:35 IST Aquaculture-focused agritech startup Aquapulse has raised an additional ₹20 Cr ($2.1 Mn) from IAN Alpha Fund to close its Series A round at ₹45 Cr (about $4.7 Mn).
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Global Comfort Food Finds a Home on QSR Menus
Rōti Modern Mediterranean's Hot Honey Harissa platform. The menu at Bobby’s Burgers has been getting a global upgrade lately, but not in the way guests might expect.
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Mountain Mike’s Brings Back Aloha Summer Menu
Mountain Mike's Aloha Summer menu is available until August 31.
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How One Franchise Family is Building the Next Generation of Growth for Hawaiian Bros
Zach Fugate found the simplicity of the Hawaiian Bros’ menu and growth model to be appealing.
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Buffalo Wild Wings GO to Open in Ellicott City, Maryland
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is coming to Howard County!
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Miami Chef Olivia Ostrow Launches Kosher Artisan Sandwich Concept
Chef Olivia Ostrow, the Miami-based chef and restaurateur behind Maison Ostrow in North Bay Village, announces Maison Baguette, a new kosher artisan sandwich concept reimagining the world’s most iconic sandwiches through a French lens all served in signature house-baked baguet...
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Del Taco Brings Back $1 Value Menu
Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, is bringing $1 value back to fast food with the nationwide launch of the “Get A Lot For What You’ve Got” Value Menu featuring over 10 items starting at just $1 each.
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Why QSR Operators See Merch as the Next Loyalty Frontier
Restaurant merchandise is evolving into a cultural touchpoint that blends loyalty, identity, and experiential marketing. We live in a golden age of merch.
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Freddy’s Launches 13-Week Summer Custard Tour with Rotating Weekly Treats
The rotating menu items will be available each week via drive-thru, in-restaurant dining, and pickup or delivery through the Freddy’s mobile app and at https://freddys.com.
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Pizza Hut Launches Crispy Parm Pan Pizza as Latest Crust Innovation
The Crispy Parm Pan Pizza is available to order now starting at $10 for a medium. Today, Pizza Hut announces its latest innovation in crust as part of its Hut Crust platform.
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Flight Club Las Vegas Announces Revamped Menu
Flight Club’s latest menu additions introduce tempting dishes that are easy to share between rounds of gameplay as well as craft cocktails designed for lingering conversations.
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Wayback Burgers to Celebrate National Hamburger Day with $5 Classic Burger Deal
Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a juicy one-day-only offer for burger lovers nationwide.
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The Science Behind Gratuities
Like many, Wm. Michael Lynn helped pay his way through college by waiting tables and bartending. Little did he know at the time that the experience would lead to his career-long passion for studying the tipping process that’s lasted for more than 40 years.
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App-Based Gig Workers’ Union Calls For 5-Hour Nationwide Shutdown
The Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) has called for a nationwide five-hour shutdown of app-based services, demanding higher kilometre-based payment rates from digital platforms and government intervention following the recent hike in petrol, diesel and LPG prices.
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Compounding Value: Blending Butter for Maximum Menu Impact
Butter has always been a kitchen staple traditionally treated as a side or add-on, but its role on the plate is shifting and it has the potential to be a core driver of craveability, premium perception and perceived value.
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Flipkart Faces 18% GST On Delivery Charges After Relief Bid Fails
Walmart-owned Flipkart suffered a setback after the West Bengal Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (WBAAAR) reportedly struck down a proposed structure that sought GST exemption on delivery charges collected from customers.
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Zoho Invests ₹70 Cr In ONDC To Back Sovereign Tech Infrastructure
SaaS major Zoho has invested ₹70 Cr (about $7.3 Mn) in the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to support India’s digital commerce infrastructure and increase digital commerce adoption among MSMEs.
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