In the latest FI Fast Break news podcast, we examine how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs figure to reshape summer eating.
In other news, The Justice Dept. is said to be preparing a lawsuit against major egg producers over alleged price fixing, according to sources. The suit could target producers like Cal-Maine Foods and Versova, who significantly hiked prices in 2024 and 2025, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (Sub. Req.)
Elsewhere, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that gas prices may not drop below $3 per gallon until 2027, which is expected to weigh on cost-conscious Americans
Meanwhile, a new report revealed that 31% of diners are visiting restaurant chains less often due to rising prices. Per the findings of Tillster’s 2026 Phygital Index Report, 45% of diners feel that their favorite chain has changed in the past year. Full Story
And lastly, Jersey Mike’s has confidentially filed for an IPO. If the company continues the process, it would be the first restaurant IPO since Black Rock Coffee Bar’s offering in Sept. 2025, reported CNBC. Full Story
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