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Operations
Popeyes wraps join core menu
This move strengthens the chain’s snacking offerings and could help it capture more occasions as it struggles to improve sluggish sales.
Operations
General Mills faces setback in supply chain sustainability push
The food maker said total greenhouse gas emissions fell 14% in fiscal 2025 compared to the 2020 baseline, less than the 19% drop in 2024.
Markets
KFC’s $10 bucket deal is now available each weekday
The fast-food chicken chain has also introduced two new sauces, Honey Chili Crisp and Jalapeño Ranch
Operations
KFC expands $10 bucket deal across weekdays
The brand is positioning the bucket deals as a value-oriented solution for weekday dinners, which could help it drive traffic.
People
Taco Bell grows loyalty and digital sales
The brand’s loyalty program is resonating with consumers and driving them to engage with the brand more frequently, Yum Brands CEO said.
Operations
Plate Waste Is a Business Opportunity in Disguise
While approximately 30 percent of the food supply in the U.S.
Operations
From Waste to Workflow: How Restaurants Are Turning Food Waste into a Business Advantage
Tight margins have always been part of the restaurant business.
People
OTT platforms squeeze more from loyal viewers as easy growth fades
With content costs climbing, streaming platforms are pivoting to ad-backed plans and premium tiers—lifting average revenue per user without resorting to blunt, across-the-board price hikes.
Growth
Banks’ margins to remain under pressure amid robust loan growth, high cost of funds
Raising rates as deposits mature could help ease some of the margin pressure, but the banks are also constrained by their need to raise deposits to support loan growth.
Growth
Fruit-based drinks are everywhere, but Juice It Up keeps growing
The rapid growth of beverage concepts does not appear to be hurting juice and smoothie players, even 30-year-old brands; once again, protein is a big traffic driver
Markets
KFC jumps on Met Gala marketing opportunity
The fast-food chicken chain is offering a promotion in response to rumors that celebrities demanded hourly KFC deliveries during last year’s event
Markets
Kwame Onwuachi opens Maroon, an Afro-Caribbean steakhouse at Sahara Las Vegas
This is the acclaimed chef’s first restaurant outside of the East Coast
Markets
Boutique hotel Casa Cañita opens in Miami with a Michelle Berstein-led restaurant
The restaurant, La Cañita, is inspired by Caribbean rum culture and cuisine
Markets
PepsiCo inks 10-year renewable energy deal to cut emissions across Europe
The food and beverage giant’s virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft is expected to reduce 32,000 metric tons of its carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Growth
Nyesha Arrington Eats Collard Green Lasagna with Issa Rae in Los Angeles
Celebrity-focused food content with no practical takeaways for independent restaurant operators.
Operations
Chipotle swings positive, Starbucks wows, and Wingstop lays an egg
Plus, Subway’s first-ever value menu
Markets
Huey Magoo’s, Chipotle, Rosa Mexicano
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Growth
McDonald’s updates McCafé branding ahead of beverage expansion
The chain updated the font style and coloring on its McCafé cups to better showcase its forthcoming crafted sodas, refreshers and energy drinks.
Technology
FarMart turns EBITDA profitable in Q4 FY26; hits Rs 3,600 crore run rate
The decade-old agrifood platform attributes its 50% YoY growth to deeper wallet share, stronger supply networks, and AI-powered workflows.
Technology
Shake Shack’s tech chief forges a practical AI strategy
CITO Justin Mennen is prioritizing efficiency with a mix of enterprise-built and custom AI products.
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