AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTariff Refunds: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has started processing refunds for some businesses that challenged now-invalidated tariffs. So far, 477 submissions covering 425,517 entries are in the system, but only eligible plaintiffs can receive payments in this phase. Delivery Deals: Uber’s $2.3 billion plan to buy workplace-catering platform ezCater could bring restaurants bigger orders and more customers, though operators are waiting to see how the services and systems will work together. Restaurant Pressure: McDonald’s franchisees are pushing back on remodels costing about $800,000 per store, as traffic weakens and operators question taking on more debt. The chain also faces a lawsuit alleging its AI pricing tool raises prices, a claim it denies. Retail Restructuring: Pool-supply chain Leslie’s filed for Chapter 11, plans to cut about 90% of its debt and secure $150 million in new capital, and has closed 76 stores. AI Adoption: A survey of 7,675 U.S. adults found 40% would let AI handle at least one everyday task, but only 18% think it’s a good idea.
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