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Playa Bowls CMO Tim Hackbardt on GLP-1s, AI in Marketing, and the Rise of Drones
Playa Bowls continues to drop new menu items that surprise and delight. Up next in my series of conversations from this year’s National Restaurant Association Show is Playa Bowls CMO Tim Hackbardt.
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Dutch Bros Surpasses $20 Million Raised for ALS Research
Dutch Bros and the Dutch Bros Foundation are proud to announce that the 19th annual Drink One for Dane day has raised more than $1.7 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
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Panda Express Releases Cantonese BBQ Brisket
Cantonese BBQ Brisket is a culinary innovation years in the making.
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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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Blinkit Commands 50% Of Indian Quick Commerce Market: Deepinder Goyal
Former Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal said Blinkit holds a dominant position in India’s quick commerce market, accounting for nearly a 50% share in the rapidly growing segment. “We are 50% of the market.
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Ola Electric Rallies Over 9% Amid Signs of Demand Revival
Update | May 29, 2026, 13:47 IST Shares of Ola Electric ended today’s trading session 6% higher at ₹41.5 apiece on the BSE. Its market capitalisation stood at ₹18,335.8 Cr (about $1.9 Bn) at end of the day.
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Inc42’s AI Summit 2026, Gig Economy’s Safety Gap & More
What’s In Store For India’s AI Realm? As India’s top startup executives descended upon Bengaluru to attend the Inc42 AI Summit 2026, a stark paradox emerged.
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Red Robin Sells 30 Locations to Evergreen Dining LLC
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced the sale of 30 units to Evergreen Dining LLC, an experienced multi-unit restaurant operator. These units, which are based in Washington and Western Idaho, will continue operating under the same Red Robin brand guests love and trust.
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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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Rising Fuel Costs Drive New Margin Pressures for QSR Operators
Rising fuel costs don’t just affect operators. Consumers feel the pinch, too. For the past several years, QSR operators have dealt with rising inflation. As food, labor, and occupancy costs have grown, QSRs have had to stay disciplined on pricing, efficiency, and margins.
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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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Noodles & Company Promotes Frank Rodriguez to SVP of Operations
Noodles & Company, the fast-casual restaurant known for its globally inspired noodle dishes, announced the promotion of Frank Rodriguez to Senior Vice President of Operations, effective June 3, 2026.
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani to Open in Ventura, California
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, the highly successful fast-casual pizza franchise by world renowned pizza master Tony Gemignani, is proud to announce the July 2026 opening of its newest Southern California location in Ventura.
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Dog Haus Unveils 50-Unit Deal and New Leadership Executives
Dog Haus, the award-winning concept known for its chef-driven menu of gourmet burgers, brats and brews, announced another groundbreaking milestone in its expansion journey with the rollout of a 50-unit development deal along with the appointment of Chris Rigassio as president ...
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Nothing Bundt Cakes Unveils Summer Menu Featuring S’mores and Peach Cobbler Cakes
The new lineup will be available for a limited time at Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries nationwide throughout the season.
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How to Meet Consumers’ Clean Caffeine Goals
The morning daypart remains beverages’ most dependable profit engine, but it is no longer a guaranteed win for programs that treat caffeine as a blunt tool.
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Grumpy’s Restaurant Donating Food for Cliff Avril Family Foundation’s Family Fun Day
Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana diner known for its scratch-made menu and genuine hospitality, is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Cliff Avril Family Foundation for the organization’s upcoming Charity Weekend and Family Fun Day.
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