Shoppers walk on the Westenhellweg main shopping street in Dortmund, Germany, on Saturday. Photo by Friedemann Vogel/EPA-EFE Nov. 21 (UPI) — Germany is facing a “national emergency” with record coronavirus infections while neighbor Austria will become the first western European nation on Monday to enter a nationwide lockdown also because of a surge in cases…Continue Reading
The International Olympic Committee on Sunday said Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told President Thomas Bach she is safe in a video call after she made accusations of sexual assault against Beijing’s former vice premier. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) — Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai told the International Olympic…Continue Reading
Leaves change color with a view of the Empire State Building in fall weather near Washington Square Park in New York City on Wednesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo bc-weather-Northeasdter-coldest-air-of-season In the wake of a potent cold front that will track through the Northeast early Thanksgiving week, the coldest air of the season…Continue Reading
1/5 Dan Aykroyd (L) and Bill Murray arrive on the red carpet at the “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” world premiere on November 15 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) — Supernatural comedy Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $44 million in receipts this weekend,…Continue Reading
A drenching storm is headed for the south-central United States later this week, just in time to soak Thanksgiving plans and potentially bring flooding to the region. There is growing confidence that a storm will develop over Texas ahead of a slow-moving dip in the jet stream in the Southwest, according to AccuWeather Lead Long-Range…Continue Reading
Neighborhood eatery with food for Every/Body sees third quarter same-store sales increase 37% over 2019; average unit volumes trending in excess of $2.5 million Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Original ChopShop today reported financial results for its third quarter, which ended Oct. 3. Third quarter results for the 12 weeks ending Oct. 3, 2021, include: Total revenue…Continue Reading
Digital ordering, delivery, menu innovations and new franchise agreements are propelling growth as company celebrates 25th anniversary Los Angeles, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Robeks, the destination for creatively crafted fresh smoothies, juices, bowls, and premium toasts, kicks off the fourth quarter of 2021 with robust sales that put the brand on track to achieve some of its…Continue Reading
Texas-style barbecue restaurant announces new Cairo location Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s international expansion continues to move strong into the Middle East with the introduction of the newest location in Cairo, Egypt. The world’s largest barbecue franchise partnered with the Swinder Group to open its first location in Egypt. Swinder’s operators, the Toama family,…Continue Reading
Promotional partnership features the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe and Zaxby’s movie-themed Cherry-Grape Blaster drink Athens, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Zaxby’s announces the continuation of its promotional partnership with Sony Pictures on its upcoming action-adventure comedy film Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Zaxby’s, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, launched its…Continue Reading
The better-burger franchise expects to double its million-dollar restaurants this year, projecting to hit 37 locations after celebrating 18 million-dollar restaurants in 2020. There’s a million-dollar cash cow in MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – the 90-unit franchise that already has 19 million-dollar locations and is on track for 18 more locations to hit the…Continue Reading