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Design, programming, content curation and execution key to lifestyle hotels: Gaurav Bhushan
According to the group CEO of Ennismore Hospitality, the world’s leading lifestyle hospitality company, and chairman of Accor-InterGlobe India Hospitality Venture, lifestyle hospitality as a discip...
Swiggy, Eternal shares tumble up to 30% in 2026 so far. Time to buy or better to wait?
Swiggy and Eternal shares have plunged up to 30% this year, prompting questions about investment timing. While Eternal shows long-term gains, both companies listed at high valuations.
Noodles & Company raises guidance on strong first quarter
The fast-casual chain’s same-store sales grew more than 9% with a nearly 5% increase in traffic. CEO Joe Christina said turnaround efforts are showing real results.
Applebee’s feels a pinch from higher gas prices
After a solid first quarter, same-store sales slowed in April as some lower-income consumers pulled back
Shake Shack names Michelle Hook CFO
The former Portillo’s chief financial officer will join the fast-casual burger chain May 11
Babybel parent buys Brainiac snacks to expand better-for-you portfolio
The acquisition comes as the GoGo squeeZ maker looks to expand its U.S. presence and become a leader in functional foods.
Dutch Bros raises its expectations after sales soar
The drive-thru beverage chain’s revenue increased 31% on the back of strong same-store sales last quarter
AI, Gen Alpha, and more global restaurant trends to watch according to one expert
As a global consultant and operator, Rafael LaRue can see what’s around the corner for U.S. restaurants
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BJ's Restaurants posts seventh straight quarter of growth
Same-store sales rose 2.4% and traffic was up 2.2%, continuing a hot stretch for the casual-dining chain
MAKfam in Denver looks after its staff as well as its bottom line
Business is booming at the modern Chinese restaurant
RBI rejects non-banks’ entry into top-tier forex dealing
In its final notification on the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, the central bank explicitly declined the industry’s proposal that Authorised Dealer Category-I licence...
Lehigh University's Clayton's Kitchen brings local restaurants to campus
The ghost kitchen concept housed inside the school's Clayton University Center features weekly local restaurant residencies.
Behind Cheesecake Factory’s ‘More is More’ Strategy
While many restaurant brands are cutting menu items, The Cheesecake Factory has maintained its book-sized menu featuring more than 250 items.
How Nestlé turns creator content into brand-suitable ads at scale
The CPG giant is deploying a new tool from CreatorIQ and CreativeX that identifies and scores creator posts that can work as paid media.
First Watch, Portillo’s and KFC
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Oterra to scale natural alternative to Red 40 food dye in new partnership
The ingredients supplier is working with biotech firm Debut to offer a replacement for one of the most widely used artificial colors.
Activist investor ups pressure on Lamb Weston as french fry maker reaches ‘critical juncture’
Starboard said the food company has failed to restore investor confidence and show that it’s on a path toward “sustainable” growth.
Burger King’s sales jumped, Popeyes slumped in Q1
Years of investment in the burger brand’s operations and menu have won consumers back, but a loss of focus on service and the core menu hurt the chicken chain.
Burger King’s sales surge while Popeyes struggles
Same-store sales at Burger King rose 5.8% as the company’s viral Whopper improvement lured customers. But its sister chicken concept continued to bleed sales
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