Sweetfin Names Champion PR and Social Media Agency of Record

Chef-driven, California-inspired poke concept selects Dallas-based agency to support next phase of expansion Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Breakout poke concept Sweetfin announced today its engagement of Champion as its Public Relations and Social Media Agency of Record. Champion’s scope of work for the chef-driven, California-based brand that was recently named to QSR’s 40/40 List for 2022:…Continue Reading

Feel the Love at Logan’s Roadhouse this Valentine’s Day Weekend

The Real American Roadhouse offers Prime Rib, festive cocktails and Roadhouse Tailgate Special Houston, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Logan’s Roadhouse is making it easy to spoil your special someone this Valentine’s Day with a weekend-long celebration! From Feb. 11-14, Logan’s is spreading the love by offering its fan-favorite Valentine’s Prime Rib dinner. Guests can romance the Roadhouse…Continue Reading

Walk-On’s Hit $5 Million AUV and 27% SSS Growth in 2021, Named Entrepreneur’s ‘#1 Sports Bar Franchise’ for Second Consecutive Year

Record development also highlights 2021 with 15 new locations and 20 more primed for 2022 Baton Rouge, LA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux proved again in 2021 to be a disruptor in the casual dining space as it closed the year with 27% positive same-store sales growth over 2020, $5 million in average unit volume and…Continue Reading

Freshii Brings Unique Franchising Opportunity to the Masses Due to Increased Demand

Expanding wellness brand offers an amazing opportunity to own a leading health-conscious business today Toronto, ON  (RestaurantNews.com)  Omnichannel health and wellness brand, Freshii Inc., is on a mission to help citizens of the world live better by making healthy eating and overall wellness convenient and affordable. Freshii Founder & CEO, Matthew Corrin, tapped into his…Continue Reading

Whoopi Goldberg reportedly suspended from “The View” over harmful Holocaust comments

There are consequences for even the liberal co-hosts on “The View,” despite what one former member believes. Whoopi Goldberg has reportedly been suspended from the ABC talk show over harmful and erroneous comments she made about the Holocaust, CNN’s Oliver Darcy tweeted out late Tuesday. “BREAKING: Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended from ‘The View’ for two…Continue Reading

V.C. Andrews felt she had “prophetic powers”: Longtime ghostwriter on “Flowers in the Attic” author

V.C. Andrews, born Cleo Virginia Andrews on a date she liked to keep secret, is “one of the most popular authors of all time,” according to her publisher, Simon & Schuster. Her first and most famous book “Flowers in the Attic” has sold more than 40 million copies, and has been made into multiple film and TV…Continue Reading

How to stock your pantry for Lunar New Year and everyday Asian cooking

Chef and TikTok sensation Vivian Aronson (Yuan Qian Yi 袁倩祎), who was born raised in Chendgu, China, knows that within the aisles of American Asian markets, there are ingredients that often serve as the the keys to making better, more authentic dishes. However, navigating these markets can come with a steep learning curve, especially for novices…Continue Reading

Republican lawmaker introduces resolution to “reprimand” the Associated Press for racism report

A Tennessee state legislator introduced a joint resolution to “reprimand” the Associated Press (AP) for publishing an article highlighting racism within the military’s ranks, saying the outlet “engaged in the lowest form of yellow journalism.” The bill, reported by a CBS/ABC-affiliate, was proposed by Republican state Rep. Bud Hulsey, who objected to an AP story…Continue Reading

Heeding the lessons of James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” a century later

COMMENTARY Joyce’s great novel, 100 years later, warns us off nationalism and idolatry, brings us together in life and death An early edition of one of Dublin’s most famous literary masterpieces ‘Ulysses’ by Irishman James Joyce is pictured 15 May 2004 in the James Joyce Centre in Dublin. (FRAN CAFFREY/AFP via Getty Images) This article…Continue Reading

Alex Lafreniere’s emergence gives Rangers trade deadline flexibility

The twin absences of Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil over the last five games at first merely served to expose the Rangers’ lack of top-six-type depth. But lately it has created an opportunity for Alexis Lafreniere to get consistent ice time with big dogs Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. More than that, Lafreniere’s response means…Continue Reading