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Swiggy’s Shareholder Revote Highlights Growing Governance Scrutiny Across Food Delivery Platforms

Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety has said the company will conduct a revote on a shareholder resolution following procedural concerns, while maintaining that there are...

Airbnb’s Expansion Into Hotels, Cars, and Groceries Signals a New Battle for Hospitality Ecosystems

Airbnb is moving far beyond home rentals. The global travel platform has announced a major expansion into hotels, car rentals, experiences, and even grocery-related services,...

Chip Wade’s Gold Plate Award Highlights Hospitality’s Leadership Shift

Chip Wade, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Gold Plate Award by the International...

Starbucks Layoffs Signal a New Phase of Restaurant Cost Restructuring

Starbucks is once again tightening its corporate structure. The coffee giant has announced another round of layoffs affecting nearly 300 U.S.-based corporate employees, alongside...

Swiggy’s Push for ‘India-Owned’ Status Signals a Bigger Shift in Global Tech Regulation

Swiggy is restructuring its governance framework to qualify as an “Indian-owned and controlled company” (IOCC), a move that could significantly reduce regulatory hurdles tied...

LPG Price Hike Pushes Indian Restaurants and Food Brands Toward Fresh Price Increases

Restaurants and food manufacturers across India are raising menu and product prices after a sharp increase in commercial LPG rates added fresh pressure to...

U.S. Labor Department Moves to Redefine ‘Joint Employer’

A long-debated issue at the heart of the restaurant and franchising industry is back in focus. The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a...

Swiggy Co-founder Nandan Reddy Steps Down as Board Reshuffle Signals Strategic Reset

In a move that marks a significant leadership transition, Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy has stepped down from the company’s board, as the food delivery...

Delivery Fees Climb Higher as Platforms in India Push for Profitability

The cost of convenience is rising again. Just days after Zomato in India revised its platform fee, rival Swiggy has followed suit, increasing its...

Zomato Platform Fees Rise as Food Delivery Economics Tighten

The economics of food delivery are shifting again. Zomato has increased its platform fee to ₹14.90 per order, signaling a continued push toward improving...

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