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How the Iran war threatens India’s nascent credit recovery
Despite strong MSME and retail lending momentum, escalating West Asia conflict and supply chain disruptions risk derailing India’s fragile credit recovery.
Airport hotels fuel hospitality growth as India expands aviation infrastructure
India's growing airports are boosting the hotel industry. Leading hotel chains are investing more in properties near airports.

Indian sports goods makers feel the heat from the West Asia war
Sports goods manufacturers have seen margins come under pressure during the April-June season, when domestic demand dominates order books.

Swiggy Q4: Food Delivery Beats ‘LPG Crisis’ Fears But Instamart Cools Off
“The industry did take a hit, but we were able to hold on to growth,” Swiggy Food CEO Rohit Kapoor…

Dunkin’ owner Inspire Brands files documents for an IPO
The restaurant chain operator, which also owns Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Jimmy John's, confidentially filed documents with the SEC to go public

STK-parent One Group says cost-cutting efforts are paying off
Same-store sales are also improving after a down year for the upscale-dining company

New on the Menu: Indian chickpea fritters and a bao-doughnut hybrid
Plus sea bream with cucumber, a springtime rhubarb cocktail, and the latest from Chopped winner Kayla Pfeiffer
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How to create food fandom
Four tips for tapping into the opportunity of a lifetime

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.

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.

Papa Johns, Noodles & Company, Applebee’s
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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.

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
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

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.

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.

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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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
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.

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…
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