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Eater
8 hours ago
- Business
- Eater
The Barbecue Spot That's Giving Back
People flock to BJ's Nevada Barbecue for the award-winning ribs: sauce-slicked, smoky, and slow-cooked to perfection. Regulars will also direct you to the menu's other hits, like the pastrami sandwich — pork, not beef — and shrimp and grits smothered in a Louisiana cream sauce. There's barbecue chicken that's been caressed and crisped by smoke and, of course, owner Jay Rathmann's signature chili. But it isn't just the barbecue that has kept this Northern Nevada restaurant open for almost 40 years. Rathmann and his family have focused not just on feeding guests, but fueling their community. They've made such a tangible impact on their community, they were one of this year's winners of the Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Day, which has been recognizing small businesses across the U.S. doing good in their communities, and awarding them $20,000 each. Every summer Friday, BJ's packs up the smoker and hauls it to Reno's Food Truck Friday event, where they sling a small menu of classics out of their mobile kitchen. But the kitchen isn't run by their usual staff. BJ's Barbecue works with students enrolled in culinary programs across the Washoe County School District to provide them with real-time experience and training. The event takes culinary students out of the classroom and into the kitchen, under Rathmann's mentorship. Proceeds from BJ's Food Truck Friday sales are funneled back into the community, supporting culinary education programs at local high schools and the Truckee Meadows Community College, as well as the ACF High Sierra Chefs Association. 'We initially bought the mobile kitchen for the Reno Rodeo cattle drive,' says Rathmann. 'We realized we have this piece of equipment that we're only utilizing a week out of the year.' One of the Food Truck Friday runners said to bring it on over. 'Then we had an epiphany—why don't we use it as a fundraiser?' BJ's supplies the truck and all the food for the event, and the budding chefs run it. 'It actually lets them interact with customers and make the food,' says Rathmann. 'If the health department comes in, they go through the inspection. It's real-world experience.' 'I don't ask for anything in return — I'm not there to get something out of it,' Rathmann continues. 'I'm more there to work with students, other chefs, and community members, and just get kids involved in the process.' In addition to leading the chefs of the future, Rathmann and the BJ's team have spent the last few years feeding frontline workers and first responders. When fires raced through Nevada in 2021, BJ's Barbecue stepped up, providing hundreds of meals to firefighters battling the flames. They worked around the clock, staying up into the wee hours and sleeping on the floor, prepping and packing thousands of meals of gravy and biscuits, pork loin, and mashed potatoes. 'I don't do these things because we have to,' says Rathmann. 'We don't do it for the glory of it. We do it because it's the right thing to do.' While Rathmann may not have had recognition in mind, he's received it: This May, BJ's Nevada Barbecue was one of three businesses given a $20,000 grant that will help Rathmann and team continue to support and feed their community. The awards in May marked the beginning of a new quarterly grant program from Intuit, the Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program. Through the program, the public can nominate small businesses who go above and beyond in their communities to win a $20,000 grant and other business resources. 'I am extremely appreciative,' says Rathmann. 'There's times I've gone into tears over [this award] because it gets emotional — I'm used to giving awards, not receiving them.' BJ's Nevada Barbecue is busy. They serve some of the state's best barbecue from 6:30 a.m. on, five days a week. They grind their burgers by hand and carefully watch over their meats as they cook low and slow. Still, they show up for their community every summer Friday and feed Nevada's frontline workers when needed. Almost forty years after opening, how does Rathmann keep all the motors running? He won't take any credit. 'I have a fantastic team,' says Rathmann. 'I have fantastic employees.' BJ's Nevada Barbecue has cultivated a community — a team of employees who can keep quality high on the day-to-day, so Rathmann can run with his charitable outreach. 'They allow me to be able to leave when I need to go take care of things,' says Rathmann. 'Initiatives like this don't happen if you have to be cooking on the line every night. My employees are my support system.' With the funds from the Small Business Hero Day grant, BJ's Barbecue can turn up the heat on Food Truck Fridays. While Rathmann provides the food and truck for culinary students to work these events, keeping up with supplies has been a challenge. 'The biggest hurdle is red tape — the processes schools have to go through to get supplies, like pots and pans,' he says. 'Requests may take six months to go through, and it may only get partially approved.' With his newly-appointed funds, Rathmann can purchase everything needed for his students to learn and shine. 'With these funds, it's easier to say, 'What do we need? Let's make a list, and we can get that by Friday.' When the kids need equipment or travelling expenses, the money is there. All they need to do is ask.' The funds and support from Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp will give Rathmann a chance to make even more of an impact. 'This would really support what we're doing with the community and the kids,' says Rathmann. 'It will allow us to contribute even more than we ever have.' NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sponsored by Intuit. Legal residents of the 50 US (D.C.), 18+ can nominate Businesses that are located and operate in the 50 US (D.C.). Void where prohibited. Enter Contest by 5/15/26. Terms and Conditions Apply. See Official Rules for all business eligibility requirements, phase dates, and entry details, at .
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I'm a mum-of-11 and you won't believe how much weekly food shop costs me'
A mum-of-11 has shared exactly what she buys her family from the supermarket to make sure they're fed, watered and entertained all week - and it has left people gobsmacked over the cost A mum-of-11 has shared exactly how much it costs her to feed her family every week - and it's left people gobsmacked over the expense. Alicia Dougherty, from New York, regularly shares insights into her chaotic day-to-day life on social media as she raises her 11 children, four biological and seven adopted. As part of this, she is regularly buying and preparing meals for her children including their school dinners. In a recent TikTok video, she is seen walking around a BJ's grocery store completing her weekly shop. To start off, she buys three cases of water, three packs of paper towels as well as various juices. She takes the opportunity to stock up on cleaning products as well as 256 rolls of toilet paper. For snacks, she bought protein bars, Oreo cookies, Hershey's chocolate, various packets of crisps as well as other sweet treats. After shopping around at other stores such as Target, Wegmans and Petco, she bought all of her groceries - including fruits, vegetables, breads, pasta, meats, and dog food - with her total across all the shops coming to around £3,000. Within this, however, she bought 'fun items' such as a new cool box to store outside drinks this summer and pool toys and floaties. Commenting on her video, one user said: "This is how I feel as a foster mum-of-three." Another user said: "That's almost £3,000. Oh my God." A third user said: "Weekly! I'm sat." One more user said: "I'm sorry, did you say weekly?" Another user said: "You work so hard. This is awesome." One more user asked: "How do you pay for all this?" Finally, another user shared their appreciation for her honestly, saying: "Love that you showed the receipts." The Dougherty Dozen is a family that gained popularity on social media for sharing relatable, heartwarming, and often chaotic glimpses into their daily lives. The family lives in Pittsford, New York, and is led by parents Alicia and Josh Dougherty. The bumper brood includes a mix of biological kids and children adopted from foster care, and the parents advocate for fostering, adoption, and raising awareness around neurodiversity and mental health. Alicia Dougherty, the mother, frequently shares updates, meals, shopping hauls, routines, and parenting strategies on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The family has grown a large following of fans who enjoy their humorous and candid take on managing a family of such a vast size.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Earnings To Watch: Dollar General (DG) Reports Q1 Results Tomorrow
Discount retailer Dollar General (NYSE:DG) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market open. Here's what investors should know. Dollar General met analysts' revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $10.3 billion, up 4.5% year on year. It was a slower quarter for the company, with full-year EPS guidance missing analysts' expectations significantly and a significant miss of analysts' EPS estimates. Is Dollar General a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Dollar General's revenue to grow 3.5% year on year to $10.26 billion, slowing from the 6.1% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $1.49 per share. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Dollar General has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates three times over the last two years. Looking at Dollar General's peers in the non-discretionary retail segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Sprouts delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 18.7%, beating analysts' expectations by 1.4%, and BJ's reported revenues up 4.8%, falling short of estimates by 0.6%. Sprouts's stock price was unchanged after the resultsand BJ's price followed a similar reaction. Read our full analysis of Sprouts's results here and BJ's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the non-discretionary retail segment, with share prices up 9.8% on average over the last month. Dollar General is up 6.1% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $95.68 (compared to the current share price of $97.86). When a company has more cash than it knows what to do with, buying back its own shares can make a lot of sense–as long as the price is right. Luckily, we've found one, a low-priced stock that is gushing free cash flow AND buying back shares. Click here to claim your Special Free Report on a fallen angel growth story that is already recovering from a setback. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BJ's Wholesale Earns Price Target Hike on Fresh Food Gains, Says DA Davidson
On May 24, DA Davidson maintained its Buy rating and increased its price target on BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) from $130 to $140, noting the company's strong first-quarter results as a key driver of optimism. Analyst Katy Hallberg emphasized that BJ's continuous strategy execution, especially in fresh food, continues to yield favorable outcomes. Hallberg noted that improvements in the produce section contributed to the sustained strength of comparable store sales. The analyst believes that this momentum will continue as the Fresh 2.0 program expands to include other grocery categories, thus adding on to BJ's competitive positioning in the wholesale retail market. DA Davidson believes that BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) has a great chance to grow beyond its existing regional footprint in the future. According to the firm, BJ's can expect to benefit from a rise in membership, a value-conscious customer base, and a larger market share in the warehouse club industry. While we acknowledge the potential of BJ to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BJ and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. Read More: and . Disclosure: None.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BJ's Wholesale Earns Price Target Hike on Fresh Food Gains, Says DA Davidson
On May 24, DA Davidson maintained its Buy rating and increased its price target on BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) from $130 to $140, noting the company's strong first-quarter results as a key driver of optimism. Analyst Katy Hallberg emphasized that BJ's continuous strategy execution, especially in fresh food, continues to yield favorable outcomes. Hallberg noted that improvements in the produce section contributed to the sustained strength of comparable store sales. The analyst believes that this momentum will continue as the Fresh 2.0 program expands to include other grocery categories, thus adding on to BJ's competitive positioning in the wholesale retail market. DA Davidson believes that BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) has a great chance to grow beyond its existing regional footprint in the future. According to the firm, BJ's can expect to benefit from a rise in membership, a value-conscious customer base, and a larger market share in the warehouse club industry. While we acknowledge the potential of BJ to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BJ and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. Read More: and . Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
