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No, McDonald’s Isn’t Deploying Humanoid Robots as Workers in Shanghai
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After Zomato, Swiggy hikes platform fee by 17 pc to Rs 17.58 per order
NEW DELHI: Food delivery platform Swiggy has hiked the platform fee it charges users to Rs 17.58 per order, its app showed on Tuesday, days after rival Zomato increased the charges. Swiggy had last hiked its platform fee in September last year. The company ha…
Nation’s Restaurant News names Panda Express as 2026 Brand Icon winner
Annual award recognizes restaurant companies that balance a rich legacy with modern innovation
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Nicholas Poulmentis plans distinctive Greek cuisine at his upcoming New York City restaurant
Menu Talk: Kythira NP will be named for his home island, but feature food from across the country
Wonder hires CFO ahead of potential 2027 IPO
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/8aQiOXTyrn-G4ANeRcZ6vKiftuQLc20gSWpmqtPCe5E/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9Xb25kZXJodWJqcGcuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>Marc Lore has built a vertically integrated food delivery network including food halls, a makeline manufacturer and Grubhub. Now, he wants to take it public.</p>
Swiggy, Zomato converge on platform fees as unit economics take centre stage
The convergence at the same price point suggests a maturing market dynamic where both players are testing pricing elasticity while avoiding sharp divergence
Why Chick-fil-A is spending millions to build its own distribution network
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/QTGpDnKNnjGmjZgcFwrmWmjfXXQ4cqvy08HrbrVIvOE/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTY5NjExMDA4LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>A $50 million Lubbock, Texas, facility will open in 2027, while the company builds at least four other distribution centers to serve hundreds of units.</p>
Why Chicken Salad Chick is driving interest from millennial, Gen Z franchisees
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/a6DNcHiz_Ej9VX5Yei-Nu3ClZr9dKgYyg3vnSiWkd-A/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9DaGlja2VuX1NhbGFkX0NoaWNrX0V4dGVyaW9yLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The brand said a surge of interest from younger entrepreneurs, who want both independence and stability, has helped it fill a 300-unit development pipeline.</p>
Swiggy follows suit, raises platform fee per order after Zomato amid Middle East conflict—check new rate
Swiggy has raised its platform fee per order, following a similar increase by Zomato amid Middle East conflict. Both companies now charge effectively the same fee, which includes GST, as they align their pricing structures.
How c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/5T4d7_tBmT31jkBUKvTi6vIF5GOobB06yg9Nw1h17HE/g:nowe:0:480/c:1079:609/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9TX1BlbGxlZ3Jpbm9fRXNzZW56YS5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>As consumers look to boost energy across the day, brands and retailers are becoming more personalized in their product lineups, according to Circana.</p>
Apple Reneging On Its Slogan “It Just Works” By Cramming Ads In A Growing Number Of Apps, Which Now Include The Apple Maps
Apple's planned introduction of advertisements within the Apple Maps might be enough to win an outlook upgrade or two on Wall Street, but on the main street, the Cupertino giant's unbridled mercantile bent risks alienating the very consumers who power its spr…
Disney Destiny Cruise Ship Review: Can Heroes & Villains Triumph vs. Treasure?
The Disney Destiny is the newest Triton-class ship in DCL’s fleet, following the Treasure and Wish, our favorite and least-favorite ships, respectively. This review covers how the Destiny compares to its sister ships, with strengths & weaknesses, and why this…
Molson Coors buys Monaco Cocktails owner in RTD expansion
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/DzTExXkTdwNtqsNfJVvhhIzMBYhi-8IwcjFR62_pUPE/g:nowe:0:0/c:2488:1405/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9IYW5kc1dpdGhDYW5zXzEwODBwX3YxXzMwMGRwaV8xLnBuZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The brewing giant is leaning heavily on acquisitions as it continues to build out its portfolio beyond beer.</p>
McDonald’s Tests Humanoid Robots in Shanghai
McDonald’s has started experimenting with humanoid robots in China, with footage of robot “staff” in uniforms quickly going viral—but the reality behind it is a bit less dramatic than it looks. A McDonald’s location in Shanghai recently carried out a short-te…
Efficacy of heparin in respiratory support of near-term rabbits with meconium-induced acute lung injury: Linear regression model analyses
Objectives To explore the pharmacotherapeutic efficacy of heparin in the management of meconium-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in near-term newborn rabbits subjected to mechanical ventilation (MV) and ancillary respiratory medications. Methods Newborn rabb…
Impact of natural lagooning wastewater treatment on antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Morocco
Aquatic environments under anthropogenic pressure serve as critical hotspots for the rapid development of microbial populations, including the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB). This study evaluates the efficiency of natural lagooning wastewater t…
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