AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFast-Food Quality Reset: Wendy’s CEO Bob Wright says “quality degradation” hurt the brand, and the chain is now rebuilding its “value equation” while rivals like Domino’s and McDonald’s push menu upgrades. Restaurant Delivery Shake-Up: Walmart plans an aggressive restaurant-delivery push using its store network, starting with Subway and Dunkin’ inside Walmart locations. Payment Costs Pressure: Swipe fees have surged since 2020, and the Credit Card Competition Act is aimed at easing the burden on small businesses and restaurants. Food Insecurity Action: Hunger Action Month drives new local efforts, including a Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank home-delivery program and multiple food bank pushes across the U.S. Food Safety & Compliance: Hawaii’s Waikōloa Restaurant & Bar was shut immediately for rodent activity and critical violations. Consumer & Policy Watch: Britain’s audit warns extreme weather could make food supply disruption “more likely and potentially more severe,” urging emergency planning. Industry Moves: AFIA’s animal food report highlights major economic impact and ongoing safety certifications.
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