Pint-sized ponies in the U.K. bring joy to those in care homes, other locations
As part of therapy teams, the little ponies visit hospitals, schools and care homes to offer soothing hugs to those in need. According to British news service SWNS, owner Sarah Woodland (42) received the two mini Shetland ponies from a friend in the summer of 2022. According to the media, 16-year-old Poppy and 17-year-old Tinks […]
Actor Kevin Hart Closes All California Locations of His Vegan Fast-Food Chain
Hollywood A-lister Kevin Hart stunned customers in California by closing all of his vegan fast-food chain, Hart House, overnight, just four months after the state mandated a significant increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers. The vegan restaurant chain, which was founded two years ago in Southern California, closed all four of its locations […]
Kevin Hart’s LA plant-based fast food chain suddently closes all locations just two years after opening
Until it disappears from the green! Comedian and actor Kevin Hart's plant-based fast food chain, Hart House, has suddenly closed all of its locations just two years after opening. The “Jumanji” star's four Los Angeles-area stores officially closed on Tuesday and without warning, Hart House CEO Andy Hooper confirmed. Eater. Kevin Hart's plant-based fast food […]
Firm will track employees’ locations to ensure return-to-office
One of the world's largest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor the location of its employees to make sure they comply with stricter return-to-the-office orders. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said its UK-based offices will “place greater emphasis on face-to-face working” from next year, moving from requiring staff to come into the office at least two days […]
Shake Shack to shut 6 California locations after state’s $20 minimum wage hike
Shake Shack is closing six underperforming locations in California, becoming the latest fast-food chain to shutter restaurants after the state enacted a controversial $20 minimum wage. The burger chain, which is closing nine Shake Shack locations, said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday that the move comes as a result […]
Ex-P.F. Chang’s CEO to take helm at Red Lobster — as bankrupt chain plans to close 23 more locations
Bankrupt seafood chain Red Lobster has appointed former PF Chan CEO Damola Adamolekun to take over the reins of the struggling chain and said it will close 23 more restaurants by the end of the week, according to a court filing on Monday. Red Lobster, which blamed its $20 all-you-can-eat shrimp promotions for its financial […]
Blink Fitness Gym with over 100 Locations Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Blink Fitness, a chain of affordable gyms, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining many other businesses across the country. Associated Press (AP) Reported on monday: Blink’s, an Equinox-owned chain with more than 100 locations, said Monday it was filing for bankruptcy protection to facilitate a sale of the business. The New York-based company added […]
Taco Bell to roll out AI-powered drive-thrus to hundreds of locations
Taco Bell is committed to using artificial intelligence to take drive-thru orders, even as some of its rivals are moving away from the technology. Yum Brands, the parent company of the Mexican fast-food chain, said on Wednesday it will expand its voice AI technology to “hundreds” of stores across the country by the end of […]
Single-serve soda brand outperforms Coke, Pepsi, outsells eggs at various household retail locations
Olipop is a new single-serve soda on the market, but it recently achieved a remarkable feat by beating out competitors like Coca-Cola and Pepsi to become the number one selling carbonated drink brand in major grocery stores across the United States. The naturally sweetened pop brand is expected to double its sales from 2023 onwards, […]
Badcock, Conn’s Furniture Stores Closing Hundreds of Locations Due to Bankruptcy
Badcock Home Furniture & More, a 120-year-old retailer based in the southern US, is going out of business after announcing on Tuesday that it would close all of its roughly 400 stores. Badcock, which has more than 380 stores in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, is owned by Corne’s, […]