Saturday, 8 July 2017

Fast food slowdown: Why are QSR chains struggling?

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Sun, Jul 09, 2017 | 10:33 AM IST

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Fast food slowdown: Why are QSR chains struggling?
Changing food trends, regulatory restrictions, ill-planned expansion and irrational occupancy cost are some of the pressure points for the industry.
The legacy of President Pranab Mukherjee
Pranab has spoken his mind on a few occasions, speaking out against intolerance and dysfunctional Parliament sessions and for political accommodation.
How much is Air India really worth? Investment bankers weigh in
Air India enjoys a near-monopoly in ground handling as Indian rules allow only three players in each airport and AI is one among the three in every airport in India.
Hindi is another Indian language and nothing more
In South India, especially in non-urban areas, Hindi is virtually absent but people have not had any problem communicating with each other or in doing business.
Why India needs its "liberal elite" to step out into the great wide open
Liberal elite and the inevitable "left liberal" — that favourite oxymoron of the right wing— are sobriquets hurled to describe anyone not conforming with the ruling dispensation.
How a family of 4 chartered accountants is advising companies on GST
This severe lack of awareness about the new tax means GST-savvy chartered accountants like the Agarwals are in great demand.
Bihar's grand alliance on shaky ground with Nitish Kumar and BJP playing cat and mouse
Anyone who has followed Nitish knows he is deft at keeping friends and foes guessing. Poking his partner while sending feelers to an apparent opponent is not new to this master politician.
Internet entrepreneurs bring changes in fashion retail and the way Indians shop
Personalisation is a big buzzword. Various estores such as Aditya Birla-led abof.com and eyewear portal Lenskart.com offer virtual trial rooms.
Anjan Chatterjee moves up from mainstream Mainland China to the fine-dining POH
It'll be interesting to see how the experts works the market for fine dining in the standalone space, where top quality food and a discerning audience set the tone of the restaurant.
The next wave of online fashion startups
While a raft of startups has run aground, the growth of India's top two ecommerce players, Amazon and Flipkart, will affect smaller startups' odds of survival.
Talking against the textbook has become a crime: Harish Chandra Verma
The book celebrates its silver jubilee this year and has sold millions of copies. Verma is now focused on bringing out the Hindi version of the book, Bhautiki Ki Samajh.
Some interesting facts about World Population Day
Every second of every day, 4.2 people are born and 1.8 people die. It's expected that by 2050, nearly 70% of the world's population will live in cities.
Wimbledon: Two great mavericks of Tennis & their legacies on and off the court
Every sport needs storylines, and the Sneak Attack By Roger, or the commonly known SABR rapidly became Tennis' hugely popular phenomena that till day, never fails to amuse sports lovers.
Boris Becker's struggles an eyesore for those who grew up on his feats
The Becker who once had an exclusive aura of refined class is now avid at shooting at random commercials in India just because it means some money.
Why Taj Mahal is making headlines
Well, in 2009 Trump had severed most of his ties with the Taj Mahal casino, though he retained a stake in the parent company. In 2016, it officially closed under the ownership of Carl Icahn.
ET Recommendations: Bose SoundLink Revolve & Revolve+ wireless bluetooth speakers
Both the Revolve and Revolve+ feature aluminium construction and IPX4 certification. They can easily withstand water splashes as well as drops and bumps.
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