Customer wins Rs 15,000 compensation after restaurant collects Rs 151 service charge as ‘staff contribution’; Consumer Commission orderA man has won Rs 15,000 compensation after a Jalandhar restaurant charged him Rs 151.53 as service charge. The Consumer Commission ruled th...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Pizza Hut: From $600 loan to 20,000 stores and the new $2.7 billion twist for the global empirePizza Hut, a nearly 70-year-old American icon, has been split in a $2.7 billion deal. Yum Brands is selling its international business outs...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Psychology says adults who look up restaurant menus before meeting friends aren’t fussy; they’re lowering cognitive load before connection begins, because too many small unknowns can drain social energyChecking restaurant menus beforehand is not fussiness but a smart way to manage mental energy. Social gatherings demand attention for conve...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
The voice taking your McDonald's order may not be human anymoreMcDonald's is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru ordering system capable of handling customer conversations, processing orders, and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Psychology says deep thinkers aren't just processing more information than others; they're running a different decision-making system most people never access, one that quietly checks second-order consequences before the first answer even formsDeep thinkers may be perceived as indecisive, but they utilize a more deliberate cognitive process, as described by Daniel Kahneman's resea...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Samosa, pani puri in Tokyo: Patna's 'Jaggu Dhaba' brings Bihari desi flavours to Japan. Watch videoA taste of home is now available in Tokyo! 'Jaggu Dhaba', a restaurant founded by a man from Patna, is delighting patrons with authentic No...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
At Beihouse, Beirut's spirit of resilience is on the menuBeihouse restaurant in Beirut's Gemmayzeh district offers a cultural experience and exceptional food. It stands as a symbol of resilience a...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Indian restaurant named among the world’s most beautiful. It is in Pune: Luxury wooden decor, lush vineyard views and exotic Italian cuisineRosso, located in Pune's Hotel Irada, is among the world's most beautiful restaurants for 2026. This award recognizes its stunning architec...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
"I don't hire Indians": Indian-origin restaurant owner in Texas says her 7 Monk’s Cafe has "almost no Indian staff", internet calls it 'casual racism'A Texas restaurant owner has gone viral for her unique hiring approach. 7 Monk's Cafe Texas, serving Indian and Mediterranean food, intenti...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Going Dutch can mean bill-splitting turning into a full-blown hair-splitting affairDining out with friends can bring unexpected financial and social challenges. From over-ordering to excessive drinking, the bill often beco...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
The great food delivery reset: How small restaurants are challenging commission-driven delivery modelsIndia's booming food delivery sector faces a growing challenge as independent restaurants question the sustainability of high commission fe...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
National Burger Day 2026: Which restaurants have the best deals and freebies? Here's all you need to knowNational Burger Day 2026 brings exciting deals and freebies from popular eateries. Burger King, Shake Shack, and Dairy Queen are among thos...
28 May, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant at Diani Beach, KenyaAli Barbour's Cave Restaurant is a unique dining spot on Kenya's coast. This ancient coral cave offers a magical atmosphere with starlit ce...
27 May, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Red Lobster Tallahassee closure: Is America’s oldest Red Lobster shutting down forever? Tallahassee’s iconic 56-year restaurant closes May 24 — final chance for Cheddar Bay BiscuitsRed Lobster restaurant 2026 closing list near me: After 56 years of service, Red Lobster's longest-running U.S. location shuts its doors th...
19 May, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Chili’s, Olive Garden operator in India to double restaurant count, adding more plates to the menuGourmet Investments Hospitality Group is set to significantly expand its presence in India. The company plans to double its restaurant coun...
18 May, 2026, 08.23 AM IST