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IndiGo, Air India push back against steep tariffs proposed at Navi Mumbai, Noida airports
IndiGo and Air India say that increasing airport user fees can stifle growth and make flying less affordable, at a time when demand is already weak.
Why Bollywood still struggles to crack the VFX game despite big budgets
Bollywood fails to meet global standards when it comes to visual effects, especially evident in the Ramayana trailer.
McDonald's operator Westlife Foodworld net profit jumps 56% to Rs 2.37 crore in Q4
Revenue from operations was up 8.65 percent at Rs 655.36 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 603.14 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
KFin’s zero-fee push meets the limits of India’s sticky RTA market
Two years after the KFin Technologies rolled out discounted pricing for select new AMCs, the strategy has had limited impact on mandate wins.
Why Jio, Airtel and Vi are opposing Trai’s voice-only recharge plan push
Telecom operators are pushing back against Trai’s proposal for more low-cost basic recharge plans without data, warning it could hurt digital adoption, weaken returns on 5G investments and increase...
Sweetgreen records its biggest same-store sales decline as a public company
But the fast-casual salad chain’s CEO sees green shoots resulting from the turnaround plan and the rollout of wraps
Building an Effective Recall Communication Plan
Recalls can happen to any restaurant, even if they have excellent food safety protocols and work with safety-conscious trading partners.
Krispy Kreme outsources delivery logistics as turnaround gains speed
CEO Josh Charlesworth said the Artemis doughnut launch had to be extended because of high demand
Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze
Companies are now grappling whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.
Shake Shack stock plunges as weather and beef costs pressure earnings
The company reported 4.6% same-store sales growth, but its shares fell more than 20% after it missed expectations on revenues and earnings
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Shake Shack appoints former Portillo’s CFO as it finance chief
Michelle Hook will oversee financial operations at the fast casual chain as it works toward reaching 1,500 units.
McDonald’s value, menu innovation drive positive Q1 comparable sales
Traffic could build in the U.S. with the second-quarter launch of an Under $3 Menu and beverage expansion.
Cautious consumers and rivals' promotions hit Papa Johns' sales
The pizza chain is ramping up its innovation pipeline, including oven toasted sandwiches and sides, to bring in new guests
How Dutch Bros doubled its brand awareness in 18 months
Mobile ordering, loyalty upgrades, a new breakfast menu and increased density in key markets accelerated sales growth for the brand.
Papa Johns suffers major 6.4% comp sales drop
The chain hopes new menu items, operational improvements and local advertising cooperatives can fend off Domino’s value offensive.
Scrap cotton import duty and build strategic reserve, textile industry asks government
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry warned in a report that if the current domestic-international price disparity continues, yarn exports could drop 20-25%, resulting in an estimated annua...
McDonald’s sales rose last quarter, thanks to value and marketing
The fast-food giant’s U.S. same-store sales rose 3.9% in the first quarter, as the company cited its value, menu innovation and marketing
Doubling Down on Restaurant Marketing Spend
When times get tough, the old playbook says to tighten your belt and cut costs wherever you can. But restaurant owners in 2026 are flipping the script.
LPG price hike forces restaurants and food companies to increase menu and product prices
This surge, exacerbated by the West Asia war, is forcing businesses to pass on increased operational expenses to consumers to maintain viability.
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