AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCommunity Food Relief: El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant in Hamilton, Illinois, is keeping its “family, faith, and community” mission front and center, including free summer meals for local kids. Restaurant Economics: Bain & Company says U.S. restaurants are losing the price-value battle as prices rise faster than groceries, pushing consumers to cut back on dining and delivery. QSR Leadership: Zaxby’s names Russell Holland chief development officer as it targets continued unit growth. Drive-Thru Coffee Expansion: 7 Brew hits its 777th San Antonio drive-thru and projects surpassing 1,000 units by end-2026. Food Safety & Compliance: India’s FSSAI issues notices to brands including Nestlé India, KFC and Flipkart after viral consumer complaints. Food Security Funding: Greater Boston Food Bank announces $6.3M for Eastern Massachusetts pantries and meal programs amid rising hunger. Public Health/Policy: California’s AB 2564 on “surveillance pricing” raises questions for restaurant loyalty programs. Alcohol Enforcement: Camden, UK introduces £100 fines for street drinking under a new public spaces order. Water & Sustainability: A University of Rochester solar desalination approach aims to make drinking water without chemical additives and extract lithium from salts.
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