Restaurant & Foodservice Expansion: Lompoc, California planners have green-lit a first Chick-fil-A plus a Toyota dealership for the North H Street corridor, with the fast-food site planned for dual drive-thru lanes and indoor dining. Menu & Brand Updates: Perkins’ biggest seasonal launch starts July 1 with new smashed burgers, two Coca-Cola soda-shop inspired drinks, and a Key Lime Drop, alongside returning favorites. Retail & In-Store Experience: CSA Balloons says grocery chains are boosting custom printed balloons to connect digital campaigns to physical storefronts and drive aisle traffic. Nutrition Policy: Arkansas’ SNAP waiver banning soft drinks and candy takes effect July 1, with a mobile app letting shoppers scan items for eligibility. Supply Chain/Ingredients: US Grains & BioProducts Council and Northern Crops Institute ran a seminar on using U.S. barley and sorghum in snack foods, focusing on nutrition and functional performance. Health & Safety: Illinois issued heat-wave warnings, urging residents to use cooling centers and check on vulnerable neighbors. Beverage Marketing: BrewDog and Tilray Beer added Canada to a £1 million “bar tab” promotion if Canada reaches the final. Legal/Industry Risk: A new lawsuit by Red Lobster creditors alleges Thai Union exploited the “endless shrimp” promotion to secure funds.