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C Com Digital teams up with Rushi Ventures to redefine F&B branding
MUMBAI: In a move that promises to revolutionise its online presence, Rushi Ventures Pvt Ltd (RVPL) has joined hands with C Com Digital, a global full-service techno digital marketing agency. The partnership will drive digital transformation across RVPL’s diverse food and beverage portfolio, including celebrated brands Rushi Fudzs, Mumbai Bowls, and Say Yummee.
From its humble beginnings in 1993 as ‘Udipi Refreshment’, founded by Sham Shinde, RVPL has grown into a multi-brand enterprise. Now under the leadership of Siddhartha Shinde, the company blends a legacy of excellence with a flair for innovation. C Com Digital will spearhead digital campaigns, social media management, and strategic print marketing to amplify RVPL’s reach and resonance across Mumbai and Thane.
Here’s a quick rundown of the brands set to sizzle in the spotlight:
. Rushi Fudzs: A tribute to Mumbai’s soul food-think vada pav and dabeli with a dash of modern charm.
. Mumbai Bowls: Customisable meals in a bowl, curated for the Gen Z crowd and corporate hustlers.
. Say Yummee: A vibrant QSR offering everything from pav bhaji to pasta, created to delight Millennials and Gen Z alike.
Each brand brings a unique flavour to the table, and C Com Digital’s job is to ensure they shine brighter in the crowded F&B market.
RVPL’s MD, Siddhartha Shinde expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, “At RVPL, our journey has been fuelled by a passion for food, a legacy of excellence, and a belief in constant innovation. Partnering with C Com Digital marks a new chapter, allowing us to engage with audiences in meaningful ways. Their expertise will be pivotal as we expand our footprint and bring our unique offerings to more customers.”
Meanwhile, C Com Digital founder & director Chandan Bagwe shared his vision, “Rushi Ventures is a remarkable blend of legacy and modernity in the F&B space. This partnership is an opportunity to craft dynamic, data-driven strategies that will elevate their brands, ensuring they stay relevant and top-of-mind in an increasingly digital world.”
C Com Digital’s strategy will focus on expanding brand visibility, boosting customer engagement, and data-driven storytelling.
Through creative campaigns, precision targeting, and relentless innovation, C Com Digital aims to establish RVPL as a leader in the F&B industry. With a legacy that began in 1993 and a vision that looks far into the future, the partnership is set to cook up something truly spectacular.
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Domino’s Q1 profit falls 6.6 per cent, announces $1 billion buyback
Sales rise 3.4 per cent as pizza giant balances growth and shareholder returns
NEW YORK: Domino’s reported a mixed start to 2026, with first-quarter net income slipping even as global sales and store expansion held steady. The company also announced a fresh $1 billion share buyback, underlining its continued focus on shareholder returns.
Global retail sales rose 3.4 per cent on a constant-currency basis to $4.74 billion. The US remained a key growth engine, with same-store sales inching up 0.9 per cent, supported by a 1.5 per cent rise at company-owned outlets.
International markets, however, painted a more uneven picture. While Domino’s added 161 net new stores overseas during the quarter, international same-store sales declined 0.4 per cent. Overall revenues still climbed 3.5 per cent to $1.15 billion, driven by higher supply chain revenues and a 2.6 per cent increase in food basket pricing for franchisees.
On the profitability front, net income fell 6.6 per cent to $139.8 million, compared to $149.7 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share dropped to $4.13 from $4.33. The decline was largely attributed to a $30 million unfavourable swing in unrealised gains linked to its investment in DPC Dash Ltd.
Despite this, operational performance showed resilience. Income from operations rose 9.6 per cent to $230.4 million, supported in part by a $7.8 million pre-tax gain from the sale of a corporate aircraft.
Domino’s footprint continued to expand, with the company ending the quarter at 22,322 stores across more than 90 markets. In the US, digital orders remained dominant, accounting for over 85 per cent of retail sales in 2025.
The company also maintained its dividend payout, declaring $1.99 per share, payable on 30 June 2026. After repurchasing $75.1 million worth of stock during the quarter, the new authorisation lifts the total available for buybacks to $1.29 billion.
Domino’s chief executive officer Russell Weiner said the company’s scale and store-level economics position it well to capture further market share in 2026, even as competition intensifies.
As Domino’s leans into expansion and capital returns, the latest results show a business managing short-term pressures while keeping its long-term growth strategy firmly in play.
