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South Wales fast food restaurant with 'tastiest burger and fries in the world'
Burger Base, located in Cwmbran Leisure, is a fast food restaurant known for its extensive menu, which features everything from burgers to desserts such as Kinder Tiramisu. It has received rave reviews from customers, with some describing it as...

Varun Beverages Q2 results: Profit up 5% to ₹1,325.4 cr, revenue down 2.32% to ₹7,163 cr
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...

Varun Beverages shares lose fizz: Key risks & triggers for the FMCG stock
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....

Council to tackle fast-food outlets near schools in child obesity crackdown
Southend Council is considering ways to tackle childhood obesity, following concerning figures that children as young as five were overweight or obese before beginning school. Following a discussion at a Cabinet meeting this week, residents will...

Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? Experts Weigh In on the Trendy Beverages
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...

Nuvama cuts price target for Varun Beverages: 3 critical risks for PepsiCo’s key bottler
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 casual restaurant chain faces alarming legal threat
Backlash to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies has led to several major companies downplaying their DEI programs in 2025. McDonald's got the ball rolling in January 2025 as it ended some of its DEI practices and renamed its...

Costa Rica Food Culture: From Bar Bocas to Fast Food Chains
Once upon a time in Costa Rica, you could walk into a bar, order a beer, and receive a free boca – a small portion of food to enjoy with your drink. Quality varied depending on the cantina. A small bar in the campo might offer sustancia, usually...

Fast food giant plans move to Huddersfield village
A fast food giant has plans to set up shop in a Huddersfield village, as an application awaits a decision from Kirklees Council. Domino’s pizza has submitted proposals to make a unit at 193-195 Wakefield Road in Scissett its new premises.The site...

Varun Beverages Hits A Sweet Spot: SEBI RAs Spot Bullish Pattern, Breakout Potential After Robust Q1 Earnings
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...

Where To Find The Best Fast-Food Coffee In Massachusetts
I feel this is an important question, Massachusetts friends and neighbors: If you're running late in the morning and you don't have time to make coffee at home, where is a good place to stop to get that much-needed caffeine? Sure, you could stop...

NYC restaurant chain specializing in American halal food opens first SC store in Fort Mill
FORT MILL — A New York-based restaurant chain known for its signature American Halal food is opening its first South Carolina location in Fort Mill on July 26. The Halal Guys, located at 1504 Carolina Place Drive in Fort Mill, will offer a menu...

Business News | Vetta & Banarasi Jeera - Premium Beverages with Purpose
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 jumps over 4% after Q1FY26 earnings; CLSA, Jefferies maintain bullish view
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...

Varun Beverages: Why Axis Securities sees 15% upside on the stock
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
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...

Most Popular Fast-Food Burgers Texans Love Right Now
(KNUE-FM) While we know they are not exactly a healthy choice for a meal; Texans still love their burgers. And with so many Texans working so hard, it’s just so easy to pull into a fast-food drive-thru and pick up a quick meal. But what are the...

Mars launches $250M fund to tackle food industry sustainability challenges

Progress made in project to bring fast food chain to town centre
The Fleming Way Retail Park in the town centre will be the home of the first Popeyes restaurant in Swindon after planning permission for the development was granted in November 2024. The fried chicken chain will join Halfords and The Range stores...

Asahi Beverages delivers $1 million in charity funding
Asahi Beverages is partnering with two Australian charities, OzHarvest and Rural Aid, to support vulnerable members of the community. Providing more than $1 million in funding, the company aims to help both organisations build greater resilience...