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Growth
Bakery-cafe Maman plots next-level growth with new infusion of capital
The French-American fast-casual concept has 56 units across nine states and Canada.
Operations
Sweetgreen sales wilt in another punishing quarter
The brand launched wraps to supplement its core bowl and salad business, following its worst quarterly same-store sales performance.
Markets
Papa Johns, Noodles & Company, Applebee’s
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Breaking
Leftovers: Chef Boyardee brings sizzle to skillets | Buldak heats up macaroni and cheese
The budget-friendly meals are the first in a slate of planned innovation under the brand's new owner, while "Breaking Bad" stars’ mezcal brand Dos Hombres breaks into tequila.
Markets
Wendy’s sales fell again last quarter, but the company sees progress in international
The fast-food chain’s same-store sales fell 7.8% in the first quarter, but it also reached a deal for 1,000 locations in China
Operations
Menu Tracker: New items from Popeyes, Jimmy John’s, and Dutch Bros
Plus innovation at BJ’s, Insomnia Cookies, Marco's Pizza, Noodles & Company, Sweetgreen, and more
Operations
Wendy’s bets order accuracy and clean stores will revive sales
A 7.8% drop in comparable sales is pressuring the chain to draw consumers back, as Burger King and McDonald’s have seen gains in recent quarters.
People
Post Holdings CEO to step down
Chief Operating Officer Nicolas Catoggio will take over the top role at the cereal, pet food and refrigerated meals company in October.
Technology
Papa Johns’ CMO on driving cultural relevance with a ‘Toy Story’ tie-up
Jenna Bromberg digs into recent moves around marketing co-ops and agency partners and how the chain is working with Google Cloud on AI.
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Operations
Texas Roadhouse sprints to best same-store sales since ’24
Same-store sales at the steakhouse chain jumped by 7.1% driven by strong operations and takeout
Operations
Why the Nordstrom Cafe Was the Ultimate Mother-Daughter Experience
A feel-good story about a department store café, offering no practical takeaways for independent F&B operators.
People
Roswyn, a Morgans Originals Hotel, officially launches in Mumbai as a global lifestyle benchmark
The 109-suite luxury property opened for business in Mumbai, promising an unmatched Art Deco-inspired experience blending homey sophistication with transformative hospitality.
Markets
Swiggy Q4: Loss Narrows 26% To ₹800 Cr, Revenue Up 45% YoY
Foodtech major Swiggy narrowed its loss by 26% to ₹800 Cr in Q4 FY26 from ₹1,081 Cr in the same…
Growth
IndiGo, Air India push back against steep tariffs proposed at Navi Mumbai, Noida airports
IndiGo and Air India say that increasing airport user fees can stifle growth and make flying less affordable, at a time when demand is already weak.
Markets
Why Bollywood still struggles to crack the VFX game despite big budgets
Bollywood fails to meet global standards when it comes to visual effects, especially evident in the Ramayana trailer.
Markets
McDonald's operator Westlife Foodworld net profit jumps 56% to Rs 2.37 crore in Q4
Revenue from operations was up 8.65 percent at Rs 655.36 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 603.14 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
Operations
KFin’s zero-fee push meets the limits of India’s sticky RTA market
Two years after the KFin Technologies rolled out discounted pricing for select new AMCs, the strategy has had limited impact on mandate wins.
Technology
Why Jio, Airtel and Vi are opposing Trai’s voice-only recharge plan push
Telecom operators are pushing back against Trai’s proposal for more low-cost basic recharge plans without data, warning it could hurt digital adoption, weaken returns on 5G investments and increase...
People
Sweetgreen records its biggest same-store sales decline as a public company
But the fast-casual salad chain’s CEO sees green shoots resulting from the turnaround plan and the rollout of wraps
Operations
Building an Effective Recall Communication Plan
Recalls can happen to any restaurant, even if they have excellent food safety protocols and work with safety-conscious trading partners.
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