AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Openings: Union Square Donuts is set to expand to Derby Street Shops in Hingham this summer, its ninth location, bringing scratch-made classics plus a full coffee program to the South Shore. Site Watch: Chick-fil-A is pursuing a DuBois location at 431 Commons Drive, with preliminary plans submitted and zoning variances still needed—no permits or timeline yet. Tech Meets Dining: At the National Restaurant Association show, operators showcased robot baristas, automated sushi-making, and an AI ordering device that takes orders without a pen-and-pad moment. Beverage Culture Shift: Non-alcoholic drinks are being framed as a mainstream social and wellness choice, not a passing trend. Food & Community Events: Fogo de Chão launches “World Caip” and Brazilian football watch parties nationwide this summer, while D.C. readies EAT250: America at the Table (June 14–28) to spotlight the American story through food. Industry Moves: StudyFetch launched Honen, an agentic learning platform aimed at building enterprise training in minutes.
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