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James Trees brings the independent restaurant spirit to hotel dining
How he built relationships to launch High Steaks at the Rio Grande in Las Vegas
Technology
No, McDonald’s Isn’t Deploying Humanoid Robots as Workers in Shanghai
It's not what it looks like. The post No, McDonald’s Isn’t Deploying Humanoid Robots as Workers in Shanghai appeared first on Futurism.
Technology
After Zomato, Swiggy hikes platform fee by 17 pc to Rs 17.58 per order
NEW DELHI: Food delivery platform Swiggy has hiked the platform fee it charges users to Rs 17.58 per order, its app showed on Tuesday, days after rival Zomato increased the charges. Swiggy had last hiked its platform fee in September last year. The company ha…
Breaking
Nation’s Restaurant News names Panda Express as 2026 Brand Icon winner
Annual award recognizes restaurant companies that balance a rich legacy with modern innovation
Technology
Stop guessing what guests want; your employees already know
Data tells you what is happening. Your team can tell you why.
Operations
Nicholas Poulmentis plans distinctive Greek cuisine at his upcoming New York City restaurant
Menu Talk: Kythira NP will be named for his home island, but feature food from across the country
People
Wonder hires CFO ahead of potential 2027 IPO
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/8aQiOXTyrn-G4ANeRcZ6vKiftuQLc20gSWpmqtPCe5E/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9Xb25kZXJodWJqcGcuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>Marc Lore has built a vertically integrated food delivery network including food halls, a makeline manufacturer and Grubhub. Now, he wants to take it public.</p>
Technology
Swiggy, Zomato converge on platform fees as unit economics take centre stage
The convergence at the same price point suggests a maturing market dynamic where both players are testing pricing elasticity while avoiding sharp divergence
Growth
Why Chick-fil-A is spending millions to build its own distribution network
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/QTGpDnKNnjGmjZgcFwrmWmjfXXQ4cqvy08HrbrVIvOE/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTY5NjExMDA4LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>A $50 million Lubbock, Texas, facility will open in 2027, while the company builds at least four other distribution centers to serve hundreds of units.</p>
Growth
Why Chicken Salad Chick is driving interest from millennial, Gen Z franchisees
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/a6DNcHiz_Ej9VX5Yei-Nu3ClZr9dKgYyg3vnSiWkd-A/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9DaGlja2VuX1NhbGFkX0NoaWNrX0V4dGVyaW9yLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The brand said a surge of interest from younger entrepreneurs, who want both independence and stability, has helped it fill a 300-unit development pipeline.</p>
Markets
Swiggy follows suit, raises platform fee per order after Zomato amid Middle East conflict—check new rate
Swiggy has raised its platform fee per order, following a similar increase by Zomato amid Middle East conflict. Both companies now charge effectively the same fee, which includes GST, as they align their pricing structures.
Markets
How c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/5T4d7_tBmT31jkBUKvTi6vIF5GOobB06yg9Nw1h17HE/g:nowe:0:480/c:1079:609/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9TX1BlbGxlZ3Jpbm9fRXNzZW56YS5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>As consumers look to boost energy across the day, brands and retailers are becoming more personalized in their product lineups, according to Circana.</p>
Technology
Apple Reneging On Its Slogan “It Just Works” By Cramming Ads In A Growing Number Of Apps, Which Now Include The Apple Maps
Apple's planned introduction of advertisements within the Apple Maps might be enough to win an outlook upgrade or two on Wall Street, but on the main street, the Cupertino giant's unbridled mercantile bent risks alienating the very consumers who power its spr…
Technology
Disney Destiny Cruise Ship Review: Can Heroes & Villains Triumph vs. Treasure?
The Disney Destiny is the newest Triton-class ship in DCL’s fleet, following the Treasure and Wish, our favorite and least-favorite ships, respectively. This review covers how the Destiny compares to its sister ships, with strengths & weaknesses, and why this…
Markets
Molson Coors buys Monaco Cocktails owner in RTD expansion
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/DzTExXkTdwNtqsNfJVvhhIzMBYhi-8IwcjFR62_pUPE/g:nowe:0:0/c:2488:1405/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9IYW5kc1dpdGhDYW5zXzEwODBwX3YxXzMwMGRwaV8xLnBuZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The brewing giant is leaning heavily on acquisitions as it continues to build out its portfolio beyond beer.</p>
Technology
McDonald’s Tests Humanoid Robots in Shanghai
McDonald’s has started experimenting with humanoid robots in China, with footage of robot “staff” in uniforms quickly going viral—but the reality behind it is a bit less dramatic than it looks. A McDonald’s location in Shanghai recently carried out a short-te…
Operations
Efficacy of heparin in respiratory support of near-term rabbits with meconium-induced acute lung injury: Linear regression model analyses
Objectives To explore the pharmacotherapeutic efficacy of heparin in the management of meconium-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in near-term newborn rabbits subjected to mechanical ventilation (MV) and ancillary respiratory medications. Methods Newborn rabb…
Operations
Impact of natural lagooning wastewater treatment on antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Morocco
Aquatic environments under anthropogenic pressure serve as critical hotspots for the rapid development of microbial populations, including the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB). This study evaluates the efficiency of natural lagooning wastewater t…
Operations
McDonald’s Big Arch, DoorDash gas prices, Little Caesars menu
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Technology
Swiggy hikes platform fee; Wispr Flow CEO on India biz, AI funding
Swiggy has raised its per-order platform fee, days after rival Zomato’s move. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
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