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How Yogurtland Built a Franchise Model Operators Want to Keep

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How Yogurtland Built a Franchise Model Operators Want to Keep

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Yogurtland operates over 200 U.S. restaurants in eight states.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 27, 2026

How Restaurants Can Protect Quality in a Cost-Conscious Market

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Customers today are looking for both quality and affordability.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 26, 2026·4 min

The Ecommerce Squeeze, Supertails Chases Profits & More

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The Ecommerce Squeeze, Supertails Chases Profits & More

Amazon, Flipkart Tighten Seller Rules With the festive season just around the corner, India’s ecommerce giants appear to be shifting some of the operational risk onto sellers. While Amazon has raised closing charges, Flipkart is introducing new seller penalty rules.

via Inc42·Aug 26, 2026·6 min

Supertails Has Built The Pet-Care Ecosystem, But Can It Make The Economics Work?

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Supertails Has Built The Pet-Care Ecosystem, But Can It Make The Economics Work?

India’s pet care ecosystem is undergoing a structural shift. What was once a fragmented market dominated by neighbourhood pet stores, a limited number of veterinary clinics, and imported pet-food brands is steadily becoming a broader consumer category.

via Inc42·Aug 25, 2026·8 min

What Independents Should Take From the Chains, and What to Leave Behind

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What Independents Should Take From the Chains, and What to Leave Behind

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Leave the sameness, because nobody ever crossed town for sameness. I grew up in a small business.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 24, 2026·7 min

Why Cutting Food Cost Without a System Always Backfires

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Why Cutting Food Cost Without a System Always Backfires

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Track every item, every shift, with no blame, just the truth. You find a way to cut your food cost. For a couple of weeks, it works.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 24, 2026·5 min

What Restaurants Can Learn From the Lettuce Recall

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What Restaurants Can Learn From the Lettuce Recall

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.The industry currently lacks standardized data and systems to seamlessly share critical information.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 20, 2026·5 min

How Restaurant Brands Can Scale While Protecting What Matters Most

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How Restaurant Brands Can Scale While Protecting What Matters Most

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Brands need to recognize that every market presents a different challenge.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 20, 2026·4 min

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How Sandwich Chains Are Building Loyalty in a Crowded Market

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Cheba Hut has a loyalty app with roughly 450,000 active users. Sandwiches have long been one of quick service’s most versatile menu formats.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 20, 2026·6 min

Why The Future Of Indian Retail Is Omnichannel

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Why The Future Of Indian Retail Is Omnichannel

The convergence of quick commerce and convenience is transforming the consumption patterns of Indians and triggering shifts in unorganised product categories.

via Inc42·Aug 19, 2026·2 min

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What Influences Diners’ Choices in 2026

Restaurants spend heavily to get found. The 2026 Restaurant Industry Trends Report, produced jointly by DoorDash and SevenRooms, makes a sharper point: being found is only the opening move.

via Modern Restaurant Management·Aug 19, 2026·5 min

The Operational Cost of Inconsistent Bartending, and Fixes That Actually Stick

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The Operational Cost of Inconsistent Bartending, and Fixes That Actually Stick

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.The most effective operators simplify execution rather than increasing oversight.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 17, 2026·6 min

What 93 Million Data Points Say About Where Restaurants Actually Lose Money

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What 93 Million Data Points Say About Where Restaurants Actually Lose Money

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Buying in bulk gets you a better price. Every restaurant group believes it, and most have organized their purchasing around it.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 14, 2026·4 min

Why Entry-Level Labor is Getting Harder to Find in QSR

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Why Entry-Level Labor is Getting Harder to Find in QSR

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Quick-service operators have been smart to begin heavy investment in technology.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 13, 2026·5 min

The End of ‘The Middle’ in the Restaurant Industry

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The End of ‘The Middle’ in the Restaurant Industry

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.The brands winning in each segment obviously aren’t lucky; they have made the right strategic choices for their brands and segments.

via FSR Magazine·Aug 12, 2026·8 min

How Co-Branding is Changing the Economics of Restaurant Growth

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How Co-Branding is Changing the Economics of Restaurant Growth

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. For brands searching for growth, co-branding is becoming a more significant economic tool. The model can take several forms.

via QSR Magazine·Aug 12, 2026·7 min

Enterprise AI Spend Gets A Reality Check

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Enterprise AI Spend Gets A Reality Check

The cost of using AI is falling rapidly, with the price of processing a million tokens dropping by roughly 10X every year.

via Inc42·Aug 12, 2026·8 min

What Planned 2026 Openings Reveal About Restaurant Size and Seating

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What Planned 2026 Openings Reveal About Restaurant Size and Seating

Restaurant real estate is often described through one broad theme: smaller boxes, more off-premise capacity and fewer dining-room seats. Planned 2026 restaurant openings show a more varied market.

via Modern Restaurant Management·Aug 11, 2026·5 min