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Tax probe flags alleged $7.7bn sales suppression by India-based restaurants

Officials used advanced computing and AI to analyse transactions and link GST numbers to restaurants using public data.

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KFC, Nando’s and other chains withdraw from UK chicken welfare pledge

Eight businesses, controlling or franchising 18 prominent chains, have left the Better Chicken Commitment pledge.

Del Taco shuts Columbus and Phenix city stores in US – report

The move comes as the company remains under financial strain, with sales weakening and several franchisees filing for bankruptcy.

Huey Magoo’s signs 12-unit deal to enter Texas and grow in Alabama

The agreement was signed with Jha Rajput Patel group, which has agreed to open eight stores in North Dallas and four Birmingham.

Swiggy shuts down 15-minute delivery app Snacc after limited rollout

Snacc was initially tested in Bengaluru and Gurugram, but did not achieve meaningful growth.

Foodtastic buys Central Social Hall to boost Canadian casual dining reach

Central Social Hall currently has two restaurants in Edmonton, Alberta.

Shipley Do-Nuts signs four multi-unit deals to expand US presence

As part of the expansion, Shipley Do-Nuts plans to open five new stores in New Orleans to grow its footprint in Louisiana.

CML to enter South Carolina with first Columbia food truck

The truck will be run by two business partners, who also plan to add a second truck in 2027.