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.
Economic TimesRestaurant tech, automation, digital
Quick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FMCG companies.
Economic TimesStarbucks 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
The restaurant industry has embraced convenience everywhere. Guests can order meals from their phones in seconds.
FSR Magazine
Zach Fugate found the simplicity of the Hawaiian Bros’ menu and growth model to be appealing.
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Buffalo Wild Wings GO is coming to Howard County!
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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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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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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
Restaurant merchandise is evolving into a cultural touchpoint that blends loyalty, identity, and experiential marketing. We live in a golden age of merch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There are limits to AI’s use cases, reliability and applicability, industry leaders said at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show.
Restaurant Dive
As AI adoption gains momentum in the restaurant industry, many quick-service restaurant operators are balancing curiosity with caution.
QSR Magazine
India’s quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are becoming major growth channels for consumer startups.
MintThe 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
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
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 MagazineConsumer brands are significantly increasing spending on quick commerce platforms for premium listings and enhanced SEO to combat rising competition.
Economic Times
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
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Hospitality & Catering News
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
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 EditorialBHIM 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
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
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
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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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