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How ‘The King of Miami Nightlife’ is Building a 360-Degree Global Lifestyle Empire
Restaurant operators, listen up: The nature of dining out is changing, according to David Grutman, who is credited with single-handedly transforming the global nightlife and hospitality scene.
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. Were these elevated, tech-enabled builds satisfying their premise? Had AI infiltrated the guest experience?
Joshua Liggins Wants to Keep the Magic Going at Dave’s Hot Chicken
Joshua Liggins has a lot of observations from his opening months at Dave’s Hot Chicken. One being, if you stripped the buzz and just paid attention to how it operated, you’d think this was a brand clawing for survival.
Wayback Burgers Opens in Hickory Creek, Texas
Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, announced the official opening of its newest location at the Victory Shops – 3100 FM 2181 in Hickory Creek, TX on Friday, May 15.
Why Preeti Waas ‘Can’t Stop Feeding People’
Preeti Waas floats between tables at Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, pausing long enough to sit down and have a meaningful conversation with each guest.
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.
Flipkart To Defer IPO Till 2028, Eyes EBITDA Profitability In FY27
Ecommerce major Flipkart has reportedly deferred its IPO till at least the next year as it eyes profitability before listing publicly.
Rapido Raises $240 Mn At $3 Bn Valuation To Expand Footprint
Ride-hailing unicorn Rapido has raised $240 Mn (₹2,302 Cr) in a fresh funding round led by existing backer Prosus, with participation from WestBridge Capital, Accel, and other undisclosed investors.
AI Startups To Watch: 5 Startups That Caught Our Eye In May
The AI narrative in India is currently dominated by scale, with Google breaking ground on its $15 Bn AI Hub in Visakhapatnam and Maharashtra’s landmark AI Policy 2026. Yet, beneath these massive infrastructure bets and policy shifts lay a more fundamental tension.
Ecommerce To Capture 22% Of India’s Retail GMV By 2031
No longer just about shopping online, India’s ecommerce story is fast becoming a full-scale retail reset.
Shadowfax’s Q4 Show, India’s D2C 3.0 Moment & More
Shadowfax Delivers Profits In Q4 Shadowfax finally turned profitable in Q4.
D2C 3.0: The New Rules Of India’s D2C Economy
India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecosystem is entering a new phase. A decade ago, most D2C brands were built around Instagram marketing, digital storefronts, and online-first consumer behaviour.
Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’ Bank on Bolder Beverages
Younger demographics are experimenting with diverse drink flavors and categories to satisfy both their functional requirements and emotional well-being, according to the Keurig Dr Pepper State of Beverages 2026 Trend Report.
2026 Franchise Financing: What Every Franchisee Needs to Know Before Expanding, Buying, or Launching
Franchising has long been one of the most powerful models in business ownership. The systems are proven, the branding is established, and the operational playbook already exists.
Jagadeesh Kumar On The Indus Valley’s Playbook For Building A ₹200 Cr Toxin-Free Cookware Brand
What’s cooking in the modern Indian kitchen? Not merely a facelift recipe, but a makeover, at work. What used to be a purely functional buy, like pots, pans, and pressure cookers, picked for durability and price, is now being looked at very differently.
How Quick Commerce’s $68 Bn GMV Opportunity Is Reshaping Brand Strategy
No longer just a fad, quick commerce is rapidly becoming a deeply embedded consumer habit in India. And the results are beginning to show.
Inventory Model Pivot? Swiggy Seeks Shareholder Nod To Cap Foreign Ownership
Foodtech major Swiggy has kickstarted the process of becoming an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC). As part of this, the foodtech major has sought shareholder approval to amend its articles of association and rejig its board nomination framework.