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CEO Chris Simms favors ‘approachable innovation’ to steer the menu at Lazy Dog Restaurants
Menu Talk: The casual-dining chain stays ahead of the curve by balancing comfort food favorites with trendsetting food and drinks
Ark Restaurants expects legal battle over Bryant Park Grill to go to trial
The operator of three restaurants in New York’s Bryant Park in Manhattan lost a lease bid last year. But the company sued and continues to operate the cornerstone concepts, pending litigation.
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How refranchising is helping Corner Bakery rise from ‘scorched earth’
After years of focus on hospitality, menu reconstruction and unit economics, the fast casual brand is looking to recruit its next generation of operators.
Sara Lee owner to invest $1B in US business
Grupo Bimbo said the funding will support innovation and affordability efforts as the Mexico-based company expands its reach in one of its largest regions.
Egg giant Cal-Maine diversifies business with purchase of Van’s waffles
The acquisition will significantly boost the company's growing prepared foods segment and solidify its presence in breakfast.
What independent restaurants want out of politics in 2026
Immigration enforcement, high swipe fees, delivery commissions and a lack of market power threaten restaurant margins, said the Independent Restaurant Coalition’s executive director.
Papa Johns is the latest chain to test drone delivery
The pizza chain partnered with Alphabet’s Wing, building on its existing work with Alphabet's Google Cloud
Papa Johns to deliver sandwiches by air in North Carolina
This partnership, which will operate in parts of Charlotte, is the first between the Alphabet-backed Wing and a national QSR brand.
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&pizza to bring fast-casual build-your-pie model to India
The fast-casual chain is taking its first step overseas with a 10-unit master franchise deal. The first is scheduled to open next year in Mumbai.
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10,000 Touches, 800 Guests, Four Hours: What a Tea Sandwich Service Teaches About Restaurant Operations
When people think of a tea sandwich, they think “simple.” Dainty, classic, straightforward.
Short drama boom sends new wave of startups knocking on VC doors
Micro-drama startups are attracting new funding as engagement surges and investors bet on mobile-first short-form video platforms in India.
Dil Foods Bags ₹72 Cr To Expand Footprint, Launch More Cuisine
Virtual restaurant operator Dil Foods has raised ₹72 Cr (around $7.7 Mn) in its Series B funding round led by…
Wonderla accelerates hospitality expansion as strong Q4 performance boosts growth across parks and resorts India
Wonderla Holidays Pvt Ltd is sharpening its focus on hospitality expansion alongside its core amusement park business, following a record-breaking fourth quarter performance driven by strong revenu...
Now Indians can bet on the outcome of court cases as litigation funding shapes up to be a new investment asset
A niche form of alternative finance long established in global markets is taking hold in India, where investors are beginning to fund commercial lawsuits in exchange for a share of future court-awa...
New Rules For The Baby Food Aisle
Picture this: It’s 8 AM in a Mumbai apartment. A working couple is juggling a screaming pressure cooker, an endless…
IHCL announces financial results for Q4 and full year FY 25-26; marks sixth consecutive record quarter
For Q4 the company reported revenues of Rs 2845 crore, EBITDA of Rs 1052 crore at a margin of 37 percent and profit after tax at Rs 600 crore.
MenuMasters winning chef Grant Achatz reflects on a career of constant innovation
The chef and owner of Alinea, Next, and Aviary in Chicago is being inducted into NRN’s MenuMasters Hall of Fame in May
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