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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...

UAE Food Security Framework Reinforced to Protect Restaurant Supply Chains

As global supply chains face renewed volatility, the United Arab Emirates is stepping up efforts to safeguard its food ecosystem, placing restaurant and hospitality...

LPG Allocation in India Boost Signals Relief for Foodservice Sector

As energy supply challenges continue to ripple across global markets, governments are beginning to take more direct action to protect essential industries. In one...

Convenience Foods Surge in India as Fuel Shortages Impact Eating Habits

A disruption in cooking fuel supply is quietly reshaping how people eat, and not just in one market. Across regions impacted by energy constraints,...

West Asia Conflict Triggers Cooking Gas Crisis Across India’s Restaurant Industry

A widening military conflict in West Asia is no longer just a geopolitical story. For India's foodservice sector, it has become an operational emergency....

Up to 15% of Restaurants Could Close in 2026, Black Box Intelligence Data Shows

Full-service restaurants are bearing the brunt of a widening industry shakeout, with new data from Black Box Intelligence (BBI) indicating that 9% of full-service...

Restaurants and Bars Shed Nearly 30,000 Jobs in February as Broader Labor Market Weakens

The restaurant and bar sector closed February 2026 in the red, shedding nearly 30,000 jobs in what marks the first negative month following eight...

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