AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFast-Food Labor Crackdown: Tropical Grille in South Carolina was ordered to pay $618,666 in back wages plus about $100,000 in penalties after U.S. Labor Department findings of child labor and wage violations across 13 locations. Menu & Franchise Moves: Chick-fil-A rolls out a New Jersey fall limited menu featuring its first-ever waffles in the restaurant’s 80-year history, including Chicken & Waffles and s’mores flavors. Local Food & Community: Glen Foerd’s free “Third Thursday” event on Sept. 17 (6–8 p.m.) will feature live music, family activities, and food from the Cinco De Mayo Food Truck. Health & Eating Habits: New reporting highlights “chronobiology” ideas that calories may be metabolized differently depending on whether you eat in the morning or at night, while another piece warns that ultra-processed foods aren’t all equal but often include industrial additives. Regional Food Rankings: Biscuitville was named America’s best fast-food breakfast for the fourth straight year in USA Today’s 10Best readers’ awards, beating national chains despite its smaller footprint.
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