AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoQSR Menu Strategy: QSRs are leaning on quality upgrades, better-for-you options (protein, fiber, smaller portions), chicken, beverages, new flavors, and sauces—while still pushing deals like bundles and buy-one-get-one to match tighter budgets. Restaurant Openings & Local Food: A new French brasserie opens in Vail Village with beer-and-wine pairing vibes; a Korean beef soup chain is preparing a Chantilly location; and Checkers & Rally’s adds two concession stands at Raymond James Stadium to expand beyond traditional sites. Foodservice & Community Events: LouLou Santa Monica rolls out a Saturday rosé brunch with house-made paëlla plus crêpe and omelet stations, while the 41st Lebanese Food Festival returns Sept. 11–13 in Richmond. Policy & Health: South Dakota seeks USDA approval to bar soda purchases with SNAP benefits, aiming to improve nutritional quality. Food Safety Alerts: A boil-water notice hits Maury Ave and Cary Street in Bowling Green after a water main break. Health Research: A large U.S. study links daily sugar-sweetened beverage intake to higher gastric cancer risk. Industry/Investors: Cal-Maine Foods’ leadership will meet investors at the Barclays Global Consumer Conference Sept. 9–10.
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