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Economy alert: Major restaurant chain to close half of sites in blow to high street - full list of locations
GB News
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July 29, 2025
A major restaurant chain is set to close half of its locations across the UK as part of a restructuring plan in another blow to Britain's economy. Italian chain Gusto currently runs 13 restaurants and employs 400 members of staff, but six of its...
Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? Experts Weigh In on the Trendy Beverages
CNET
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July 30, 2025
The healthy soda trend doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Last week, Pepsi announced that it will launch its very own soda packed with prebiotics in fall 2025. In March, the company also purchased the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for...
Fast Food Culture Among College Students
The Morung Express
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Fast food has become a familiar part of student life today. Whether it’s a quick snack between classes or a relaxed meal with friends, the popularity of fast food among college students is undeniable. What began for us as a classroom activity...
Varun Beverages Q2 results: Profit up 5% to ₹1,325.4 cr, revenue down 2.32% to ₹7,163 cr
The Hindu Business Line
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July 30, 2025
Varun Beverages Ltd, PepsiCo's largest franchise bottler, on Tuesday reported a 5.04 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹1,325.4 crore for the second quarter that ended June 2025, helped by operational efficiencies and lower...
Business News | Vetta & Banarasi Jeera - Premium Beverages with Purpose
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 30: Vetta and Banarasi Jeera are two distinct yet complementary beverage brands redefining refreshment with purpose, authenticity, and wellness at their core. Also Read | Why Ben Stokes Has Been Left Out of England...
Varun Beverages shares lose fizz: Key risks & triggers for the FMCG stock
Business Today
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July 30, 2025
Shares of Varun Beverages Ltd have left term investors in a fix as the multibagger FMCG stock has lost its fizz in the short term. Investors in the Varun Beverages stock are reeling under losses this year as the scrip is down 20% on BSE....
Fast Food Giant Brings Jobs, Tasty Meals to Anambra State
BrandCrunch Nigeria
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July 29, 2025
Fast food giant,Burger King Nigeria has officially launched its first restaurant in Anambra State, expanding its national footprint with a vibrant opening in Awka on July 19, 2025. Located along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, the new outlet becomes...
Nuvama cuts price target for Varun Beverages: 3 critical risks for PepsiCo’s key bottler
Financial Express
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Varun Beverages share price rose 4.3% to an intra-day high of Rs 534.20 on the National Stock Exchange. The stock rose after reporting its quarterly results for the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26. Here’s what Nuvama Institutional...
Popular Italian restaurant chain on brink of administration to close six sites
Metro
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July 29, 2025
Gusto was founded in 2005 (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo) The popular Italian restaurant chain Gusto will close almost half of its sites as it could run out of money in only days. Gusto, known for its brick walls and its bottomless brunches over...
Varun Beverages Hits A Sweet Spot: SEBI RAs Spot Bullish Pattern, Breakout Potential After Robust Q1 Earnings
Asianet Newsable
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July 30, 2025
Varun Beverages gained nearly 3% on Wednesday after it reported strong first-quarter (Q1) results, driven by volume growth and international expansion. SEBI-registered analysts Adarsh Nimborkar and Palak Jain shared their insights on the company’s...
Restaurant chain Gusto Italian on 'verge of collapse'
Liverpool Echo
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July 29, 2025
Gusto Italian is reportedly on the brink of collapse and could fall into administration this week. The company has 13 restaurants across the UK including one in Liverpool's Royal albert Dock. Interpath Advisory is said to be preparing a sale of...
How Grocery Shelves Became Fast Food’s New Battleground
QSR Magazine - North Carolina
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July 29, 2025
As grocery aisles start to mirror drive-thru menus, fast food chains are facing a critical moment, especially when it comes to one of their most craveable assets: sauces. From Chick-fil-A to Popeye’s, branded sauces have become a new battleground...
Italian restaurant chain with Edinburgh branch 'on brink of administration'
Edinburgh Live
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July 29, 2025
Italian restaurant chain Gusto is reportedly on the brink of collapsing into administration. The chain has 13 eateries in the UK, including a location in centre city Edinburgh. Gusto is located at 135 George Street between Browns Edinburgh and Las...
Varun Beverages jumps over 4% after Q1FY26 earnings; CLSA, Jefferies maintain bullish view
Business Upturn
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July 30, 2025
Shares of Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) jumped 4.17% to ₹533.50 in early trade on Tuesday after the company reported its Q1FY26 earnings. While revenue declined 2.5% YoY to ₹7,017 crore, the EBITDA edged up 0.4% YoY to ₹1,998 crore, and net profit...
Breakfast is Back in Business for Fast-Food Restaurants
QSR Magazine - North Carolina
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July 29, 2025
Breakfast was one of the big casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. With morning commutes disappearing almost overnight, fewer consumers had a reason—or the routine—to grab breakfast on the go. Habits shifted, and the morning daypart fell out of...
Varun Beverages: Why Axis Securities sees 15% upside on the stock
Business Today
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July 30, 2025
Shares of Varun Beverages Ltd rose 4 per cent in Wednesday’s trade following the beverages company's earnings report of a 5 per cent rise in net profit for the June quarter. At 11.30 am, the Varun Beverages stock was up 1.60 per cent at Rs 520.40...
Varun Beverages share at Rs 500 or Rs 650? Stock up 12% in 3 days
Business Today
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July 30, 2025
Varun Beverages Ltd rallied 4 per cent in Wednesday's trade, taking its three-day rally to 12 per cent. The PepsiCo bottler's cost efficiency-led margin expansion drove earnings beat in the June quarter, even as its India volumes remained soft. On...
Popular Italian restaurant chain to close SIX branches and cut 190 jobs in deal to save brand
The Sun
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July 29, 2025
A POPULAR Italian restaurant chain is set to close six of its locations as part of a deal to save the brand. Gusto will shut half a dozen locations that it says have become "economically unviable". 1 The Italian restaurant chain has 13 sites...
McCoy’s launches two new flavours for the first time in MONTHS and they are inspired by famous US fast food
The Sun
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July 29, 2025
MCCOY'S has launched two new flavours and they are inspired by famous US fast food. Shoppers can now tuck into Blazin’ Buffalo Chicken Wings and Secret Burger Sauce inspired crisps. 1 New McCoy's crisps have already landed in stores.The savoury...
‘Delicious’ fast food chain that’s opening 100 new restaurants in the UK
Daily Express
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July 29, 2025
A fast food chain has announced plans for rapid growth in the UK, aiming to open 100 more restaurants by 2030. Zambrero is an Australian fast food chain that serves Mexican-inspired dishes such as burritos. The chain currently has 13 stores in...