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Eternal, Meesho, Other Consumer Tech Unicorns Challenge Karnataka’s Gig Worker Law
Major consumer internet companies Swiggy, Zepto, Urban Company and Eternal have jointly moved the Karnataka High Court (HC) challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025.
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One of Popeyes’ Largest Franchisees Sells 97 Restaurants out of Bankruptcy
A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of nearly 100 Popeyes restaurants formerly operated by franchisee Sailormen Inc., marking one of the industry’s largest franchise restructurings this year.
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PayU India Turns Adjusted EBITDA Profitable In FY26, Revenue Zooms 13% YoY
Prosus-owned fintech platform PayU India’s revenue jumped 12.5% to $781 Mn (about ₹7,384 Cr) in FY26 from $694 Mn posted in the previous year.
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Yash Raj Films Backs Rusk Media To Expand Into Vertical Entertainment
Bollywood production house Yash Raj Films has made a “strategic investment” in digital entertainment startup Rusk Media to expand its digital offerings, focused around Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences. The financial deals of the announcement were not disclosed by YRF.
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The New AI Risk, Weekly Funding Rundown & More
Why India Needs An ‘Open’ AI Playbook For years, enterprises evaluated AI models on performance, cost and capabilities.
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New-Age Tech Stocks: Meesho, Smartworks Rally; ideaForge, EaseMyTrip Tumble
It was a mixed week for new-age tech stocks, with 23 of the 57 stocks gaining in a range of 0.01% to about 15% and 34 stocks declining between 0.15% to 11.75%. After an extended period of bearish sentiment, NSE SME-listed Yudiz jumped 14.46% to end the week at ₹28.10.
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Info Edge Appoints Former Bennett Coleman CFO Himanshu Agarwal As Finance Chief
Naukri parent Info Edge has appointed veteran finance executive Himanshu Agarwal as its new CFO, nearly a year after former finance chief Chintan Thakkar stepped down. Agarwal will assume the new position on September 17, 2026, Info Edge said in an exchange filing.
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From CRED To Square Yards — Indian Startups Raised $1.1 Bn This Week
Indian startups cumulatively raised more than $1.1 Bn across 16 deals between June 21 and June 26, a massive 2.5X jump from the $426 Mn secured across 19 deals last week.
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Fiamma Co-Owners on Letting Go to Lead Better Teams
For Rescigno and Leodler, Fiamma is rooted in a shared fascination with fire. As a leader, how do you let go of the reins and learn to trust your team?
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ezCater Finds Workplace Meals Boost Retention as RTO Mandates Rise
ezCater, the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US, released findings from its second annual Future of Workplace Experience Report, revealing that work friendships and meaningful perks are critical to employee retention as return-to-office mandates continue.
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Dodo Pizza Launches Dubai’s First Kids Pizza Academy
The Kids Pizza Academy will host its Grand Opening on June 27, 2026, at 4PM. Dodo Pizza, the global digital-first pizza brand, announces the grand opening of the Kids Pizza Academy in Jumeirah Lakes Towers on June 27, 2026.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Enlists Star Athletes Mallory and Dansby Swanson to Promote Pick 6 Meal for Two
The Pick 6 Meal for Two is available nationwide at participating Buffalo Wild Wings and Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations. While soccer’s biggest tournament takes center stage this summer, Buffalo Wild Wings and PEPSI are making every match count with the Pick 6 Meal for Two.
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Whit’s Frozen Custard to Open in Unit in Dayton, Ohio
A new scoop of happiness is coming to Kettering this summer. Whit’s Frozen Custard will officially open its newest location at noon on Friday, June 26, at the Town & Country Shopping Center, 424-A E.
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Oberweis to Release High Protein Ice Cream For National Ice Dream Day
This summer, Oberweis, part of Hoffmann Family of Companies, will make National Ice Cream Day even sweeter with the launch of its first-ever High Protein Ice Cream, available beginning July 19 in scoop shops, through home delivery, and at select local grocery stores.
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On The QSR Evolution Conference Agenda: Edible CMO Angela Johnson
Angela Johnson has more than two decades of marketing experience. Joining the QSR Evolution Conference agenda this year is Angela Johnson, CMO at Edible. Johnson was promoted to the role in January after serving as chief strategy and innovation officer since 2021.
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Darden Tops $13 Billion in Sales as LongHorn Stays Hot and Olive Garden Evolves
Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse continue to be Darden's top performers. Darden Restaurants closed fiscal 2026 with another quarter of industry outperformance, and its biggest growth engines—Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse—show little sign of slowing down.
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Fish Shop’s Billy Ramirez on Integrating Tech, Following the AI Path, and Trusting Innovation
Fish Shop has designs to grow from its California base. Next up on QSR’s Conversations series from Chicago is Billy Ramirez, partner and owner of Fish Shop, an award-winning San Diego-based seafood concept.
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