AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRestaurant Operations & Growth: A Restaurantology panel argued same-store sales are “choppy” in a value-heavy market, and urged operators to win repeat visits through consistency, value, and a great experience—not gimmicks. Delivery Tech: Scooter’s Coffee fixed a DoorDash rollout problem by switching delivery integration to Olo, after about 25% of orders weren’t reaching POS at early launch locations. QSR Consumer Sentiment: A Technomic-style sentiment look says McDonald’s public vibe is sour on food quality, service, order accuracy, and especially value, even as the company pushes modernization. Food Safety & Compliance: An Illinois health department shut down an unlicensed home-based catering business after a football team dinner sickened dozens. Local Food & Community Support: Vermont hospital leaders backed a North Country Career Center “personal care closet” and community fridge, while a Montana fall festival leaned on local food trucks and vendors. Policy & Supply Chain: South Africa’s business share of R&D funding fell to 29%, and Hungary’s PM signaled possible end to food retail margin caps, saying they’re hurting farmers and small shops. Business Moves in Food: Sargento completed its La Terra Fina acquisition, creating a new Deli Business Unit.
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