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The Quick Commerce Code: Breaking Playbooks Of Brands Winning The 10-Min Delivery Game
India’s quick commerce story is no longer about convenience. What started as a channel for forgotten groceries and last-minute essentials is now reshaping how Indians shop, consume and expect to receive products.

FSSAI Eyes Tighter Quick Commerce Rules For Expiry Dates, Food Labelling
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is considering dedicated regulations for ecommerce platforms, including quick commerce players, and cloud kitchens to tighten food safety compliance and product disclosures.

Hawaiian Bros Signs 52-Unit Development Deal in Florida
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The Human Bean to Donate 100 Percent of Proceeds to Local Breast Cancer Foundations on October 16
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Sweetgreen Finds More Ways to Grow
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Sweetgreen finished Q2 with 287 stores.

Fresh Dining Concepts Rebrands as Green Shoot Brands
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Brands Have A New Mission: How To Get AI To Say Your Name
“Have you ever clicked your mouse HERE? You will.” That was the text accompanying the first banner ad on the internet, launched by telecommunications company AT&T on HotWired.com in 1994.

Aroma Joe’s Operator Aaron Wiswell Named IFA 2026 Franchisee of the Year
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Aaron Wiswell’s journey with Aroma Joe's began nearly a decade ago.

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery Recognized with Michelin Big Gourmand for Third Straight year
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Applauding the Wrong Thing: The High Cost of Hero Culture in Restaurants
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. Every time I keynote or run a workshop, I stay for the recognition part of the event.

Papa Murphy’s Owner MTY Group Turns Focus Inward as Strategic Review Comes to a Close
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Wide-ranging operator MTY Group this past quarter concluded a strategic review that began a year ago in November.

Taco Bell and Milk Bar Announce New Birthday Cake Empanada
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Milk Bar’s iconic Birthday Cake flavor is taking on a whole new form as a crispy, golden Taco Bell dessert empanada.

Snooze Eatery names Amy Hom COO
Denver-based Snooze Eatery has hired Amy Hom as chief operating officer, effective Sept. 28, as the breakfast-and-brunch chain invests in operations and plans to open 12 restaurants annually.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Reaches 500 Locations
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Ascension Coffee to Open First Southlake Cafe
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Ascension Coffee, a Dallas-based, women-led specialty coffee roaster and cafe group, opens its first Southlake cafe on Monday, Oct. 12 at 100 State St.

Dave & Buster’s Serving Up Halloween Menu for Limited Time
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Ascension Coffee Opens in Southlake, Texas
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Ascension Coffee, a Dallas-based, women-led specialty coffee roaster and cafe group, opens its first Southlake cafe on Monday, Oct. 12 at 100 State St.

Who's the MVP of your restaurant? Nominate them for Workforce Warriors
Anyone who has covered the restaurant industry knows who really keeps it running.

Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection Brings Bak Brian Archibald as Executive Chef
Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, announces the return of Chef Brian Archibald as executive chef.

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food Taps Industry Vet Don Crocker as CDO
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food has named Don Crocker its chief development officer as the brand expands its corporate-owned footprint nationwide.

Panera hires operations and supply execs to support turnaround
The chain onboarded Chris Finazzo as COO and Victor Siqueira as chief supply chain officer, both RBI alums, as it continues an ambitious overhaul.

Restaurant employees see industry as long-term career path, study finds
New research from the National Restaurant Association finds that restaurant employees largely view the industry as a place to build long-term careers, develop transferable skills and find opportuni...

AD Singh: The Man Who Helped India Discover The Restaurant as an Experience
From a Rs 50,000 bet on Just Desserts in 1990 to Olive Bar & Kitchen in 2000, and then 15+ concepts across 40+ locations, the PepsiCo–IMAGES Food Service Awards 2026 honours a restaurateur who buil...

Marrickville cafe takeover to showcase the next generation of hospitality workers
Venue owners are encouraged to attend a takeover of Black Market Coffee’s Marrickville cafe for a chance to meet their potential next hire.
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