Economic Times
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be real
Quick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FMCG companies.
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ET Hospitality World
Almost nine months after the launch, Starbucks discontinues its AI inventory tool
Starbucks has discontinued an AI-powered inventory management tool less than a year after its rollout due to employee concerns about its accuracy.
ET Hospitality World
FSR Magazine
Why Candidates Are Walking Away Before Completing Applications
The restaurant industry has embraced convenience everywhere. Guests can order meals from their phones in seconds.
FSR Magazine
·6 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
·2 min read
Buffalo Wild Wings GO to Open in Ellicott City, Maryland
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is coming to Howard County!
Restronomics Editorial·3 min read
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...
Restronomics Editorial·3 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
QSR Magazine
Better Burger Race Heats Up as Consumers Demand More for Their Dollars
The fast-casual burger segment, like many other categories, finds itself in a difficult period amid inflation, a rough economy, and discerning consumers.
QSR Magazine
·4 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
YourStory
Ola Electric gets regulatory approval for commercial e-scooter launch
The vehicle appears to be based on Ola Electric's existing S1 platform, configured for commercial use cases such as food delivery, quick-commerce logistics and urban fleet operations.
YourStory
·3 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
Restaurant Dive
Restaurant tech execs warn against AI overdependence
There are limits to AI’s use cases, reliability and applicability, industry leaders said at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show.
Restaurant Dive
QSR Magazine
How To Safely Implement AI For Early Wins
As AI adoption gains momentum in the restaurant industry, many quick-service restaurant operators are balancing curiosity with caution.
QSR Magazine
Mint
How Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart are turning Indian startup brands into 10-minute delivery success stories
India’s quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are becoming major growth channels for consumer startups.
Mint
ET Hospitality World
Yagy bags Rs 100-150 crore annualised enterprise orders, builds integrated daily food infrastructure platform
The Pune-based company behind Mealawe and DeskDyne is scaling a shared food operating backbone across home meals, workplace dining, kitchen networks, and AI-assisted internal technology.
ET Hospitality World
Restaurant Dive
Starbucks ditches AI inventory system after just 9 months
The coffee giant is ending its computer vision inventory counting system — which employees called “unreliable” — in favor of traditional stock-keeping methods, Reuters reported.
Restaurant Dive
QSR Magazine
AI Is Reshaping How Diners Discover Restaurants, DoorDash Study Finds
DoorDash is announcing the 2026 Restaurant Industry Trends Report*, a new report that uncovers the trends shaping the full restaurant guest journey — from the moment someone searches for a place to...
QSR Magazine
Economic Times
As competition hots up, consumer brands step up Q-Comm spends for better screen presence
Consumer brands are significantly increasing spending on quick commerce platforms for premium listings and enhanced SEO to combat rising competition.
Economic Times
FSR Magazine
How Restaurant Facility Professionals Can Harness AI Platforms for Smarter Store Operations
If you’re responsible for facilities in a restaurant chain, you know how much your brand’s reputation depends on the comfort, safety, and reliability of every location.
FSR Magazine
Hospitality & Catering News
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Removing Digital Exclusion from Hospitality
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Hospitality & Catering News
FSR Magazine
A New ‘Discovery Stack’ Emerges for Restaurants
Restaurants have always faced tough competition, whether it’s finding the right market or standing out among similar businesses. Today, the main challenge is optimizing digital discovery.
FSR Magazine
·8 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
Economic Times
BHIM Payments App records 300% surge in FY26 transactions
BHIM Payments App saw a significant 301% surge in transaction volumes during FY26. More users embraced the platform for daily purchases like groceries and dining.
Economic Times
Modern Restaurant Management
Multi-Location QSR’s AI Search Invisibility Problem
As more consumers are turning to AI search, a majority of multi-location QSRs are entirely invisible to these recommendations, according to an Uberall report.
Modern Restaurant Management
Restaurant Dive
Can AI help independent restaurants close the gap with big chains?
While large language models can identify gaps in brand messaging, AI is not a perfect solution for small players — and may not cater to their strengths.
Restaurant Dive
·3 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
QSR Magazine
The State of Mobile Ordering in QSR: Which Brands are Winning, and Where Opportunity Still Lies
Last year’s Emerging Experiences Report—the third iteration in partnership with Intouch Insight—took us across the QSR landscape to visit next-generation designs.
QSR Magazine
·5 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
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.
Restronomics Editorial
·2 min read
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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