AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoQSR Retrenchment: Pizza Hut, Papa John’s and Wendy’s are cutting hundreds of outlets in 2026 as soft traffic and stubborn inflation squeeze sales. New Openings & Expansion: Zaxby’s is moving into South Bridge Marketplace, while Raising Cane’s eyes Mount Pleasant next fall and Jeff’s Bagel Run hits its 40th/41st locations. Multi-Brand Concepts: KYURAMEN debuts a Manhattan Financial District spot combining Kyuramen Express, Bao Dumpling and Aokō Matcha under one roof. Food & Drink Events: Key West’s Fausto’s marks 100 years with tastings and a big weekend celebration; Texarkana’s Pickle Fest returns Oct. 10; Hoover’s Taste of Hoover runs Oct. 15 with limited tickets. Consumer Pricing Scrutiny: A Delhi consumer court orders Swiggy and a restaurant over misleading “cost for two” pricing. Food Safety Watch: Arkansas health inspections flag issues at multiple eateries, including uncovered items and missing food manager certification. Energy Costs Hit Groceries: Eurozone inflation jumps on higher fuel costs, lifting food and beverage prices.
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