RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS NEWS

As of January 23, 2026, McDonald’s India has offered no public confirmation or rebuttal to Everest’s allegations, leaving uncertainty around verification and mitigation steps.

Features include automated ERP syncs with systems like Revel and Lightspeed, AI planograms enforcing standards, predictive shortage alerts during 12% menu price inflation, capacity layout optimization, and gamified interfaces boosting staff engagement.

This 10-day frenzy mirrors Dubai, London, New York Restaurant Weeks, challenging elite kitchens, Westlands steakhouses, Karen patisseries, Upper Hill fusion spots, CBD nyama choma grills, to craft prix-fixe masterpieces reflecting signature artistry.

Initially eyeing Korea’s vast opportunities against Starbucks’ 1,900 outlets, where Compose holds 8% share, Shin now pivots to ASEAN headwinds with Luckin Coffee and Malaysia’s ZUS Coffee.

The consortium inherits US$1.2 billion system sales with 5% SSS targets via localization, Nashville hot hashbrowns, Korean BBQ skillets, and loyalty data monetization.

While the precise stake size for Ajanta remains under wraps, insiders suggest it could evolve toward majority ownership as additional shareholders reduce their positions.

ezCater’s marketplace, serving 4 million users, handles logistics, analytics, and dietary filters, curbing no-shows via real-time tracking.

Subway EMEA president Tracy Gehlan hailed Azerbaijan as a prime expansion frontier, praising N Sky Build’s market savvy and execution prowess for strategic scaling and standout service.

This partnership arrives timely for QSRs battling labor crunches and inflation; preserved margins fund menu innovation like sustainable sourcing or AI-driven personalization.

The first store is slated to debut this year, tapping into regions that prize premium ingredients and community ties.