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Malaysian Reserve
05-08-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK BRINGS BACK FAN-FAVORITE SOUTHWEST SEÑORITA STARTING AUGUST 4
Limited-Time Offering Celebrates the Bold Flavors that Make this Seasonal Favorite Irresistible ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is bringing back a flavor fiesta with the return of its beloved Southwest Señorita. Beginning August 4 and available through the end of October, guests can once again enjoy this vibrant seasonal flavor. 'The Southwest Señorita is all about 'a fiesta of ingredients,' celebrating the bold flavors and vibrant colors that make it so irresistible. This crave-worthy chicken salad delivers a lively fusion of poblano peppers, corn, shredded cheddar cheese, and zesty Southwest seasoning that come together not just in flavor, but in Southwest-inspired form.' 'Our guests have been asking when Southwest Señorita would make its return, and we're thrilled to announce that the fiesta is back just in time for fall,' said Tom Carr, Chief Marketing Officer of Chicken Salad Chick. 'It's a flavor-packed option that highlights fresh, colorful ingredients and is perfect for guests looking for something exciting and satisfying as the seasons begin to shift.' Whether you're looking to spice up your usual lunch routine or want to revisit a longtime Chick favorite, Southwest Señorita is available as a scoop, sandwich, or to-go as a Quick Chick. Chicken Salad Chick fans can also enjoy exclusive rewards and special offers throughout the rest of the year. Rewards members will earn double points on all daily purchases made on select Double Points Days: August 12, September 9, October 8, November 20, and December 10. To start earning, guests can enroll in the Chicken Salad Chick rewards program by downloading the app and signing up. Rewards members will receive a free Chick Special on their birthday and can redeem their points for free food and special discounts year-round. For more information, visit Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest news and trends. About Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama, by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to operate 310 restaurants in 22 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for the third consecutive year, Fast Casual's Top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2024, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises list from 2019-2024. See for additional information. Contact:Jennifer GordilloFish 919954-893-9150jgordillo@
Refinery29
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
On Alone, Women Are Constantly Underestimated: ‘Still Breaking Through Glass Ceilings'
The survival show Alone US has exploded in popularity over the last few years, with the Alone Australia spinoff producing one of the greatest female winners, Gina Chick, in 2023. Chick spent 67 days alone in the Tasmanian wilderness to emerge victorious, but yet, the franchise continues to have more male than female competitors. In fact, Alone US Season 1 featured only 10 male contestants fighting for their survival, with no women to be seen. Australian Katie Rydge is on Season 12 of Alone US (titled Alone: Africa), and as one of two women trying to stay alive in the Great Karoo desert in South Africa, she admits the ' glass ceiling ' — where women are faced with an invisible barrier to advance — is very much still around in the survivalist world. "Women are phenomenal survivalists, and I think that we have a different style and a different approach to survival to what men do. But I also think that gender imbalance, I think that also just speaks to how the survival skills industry and the native connection industry is really dominated by men," Rydge tells Refinery29 Australia. "Women are still breaking through glass ceilings. And it might sound crazy to think that that's even true in the world of survival skills, but I do think that's a thing." ' Women are still breaking through glass ceilings. And it might sound crazy to think that that's even true in the world of survival skills, but I do think that's a thing. ' While there may be less women in the survivalist space, Rydge also points out that we could be hearing fewer stories about the female survivalist space because the media doesn't cover it as much. Having representation on Alone is an essential step to champion those thriving in the space. "Gina [Chick's] a friend of mine... in my world, there are a huge amount of women who do survival skills, who are getting into hunting, who do wilderness, solo immersions, vision quest, all that sort of things. It's just that we have responsibilities — our families and our kids — so it's a bit trickier for women to get out there and leave home and go and do shows," Rydge points out. "I think [having to be resilient] gives women a particular type of edge, I really do think it does... but ultimately, it's always going to be about skills. Women and men and [other] genders would approach survival in their own unique way. But really, if you can't make a fire, you can't make a fire." Alone has typically chosen cold climates for their survivalists to live in, such as Tasmania and New Zealand's Fiordland for Alone Australia, and Patagonia and the Arctic Circle for Alone US. For the 12th season of Alone US, producers threw a curveball with the hot climate of the South African desert — which may put Rydge ahead of the pack. She hails from Emerald Beach, Gumbaynggirr Country in NSW, and has spent the past 17 years guiding groups to the Yolngu's remote Aboriginal community in North East Arnhem Land. "Survival in The Karoo in South Africa is like being out back of Mount Isa in Outback Queensland. It's super, super dry. I think it's comparable... I think it gave me a bit of an advantage. But regardless, I think [it's] definitely a tough environment," Rydge says. When she first visited the Yolgnu Tribe, she says she was "adopted" into a family, and has been working with the community ever since, developing skills that have helped her not feel so "alien" to the land. "I think [my background] helped me look into the environment and work out what was possible," she explains. "I think that attitude is the biggest thing, feeling like you aren't an alien. You don't need to be in opposition to the land that you're surviving on. I think that's something a lot of modern-day humans struggle with... I think the work I've done with Indigenous Australians has really helped me to feel like there's a sense of belonging to the wild country that I'm moving on out in South Africa and I think that helped." ' I think the work I've done with Indigenous Australians has really helped me to feel like there's a sense of belonging to the wild country that I'm moving on out in South Africa and I think that helped. ' Part of the draw to watching a show like Alone is that the competitors put their lives on the line to see how far they can push the human body. While each contestant is given a radio and the ability to "tap out" when it's getting to be too rough, the remote location means it can sometimes take hours for a medic to arrive. In South Africa, there are dangerous predators around — such as baboons, rhinos, and poisonous snakes — plus extreme temperatures, low-quality water, threats of flash floods and more. Rydge confirms contestants are aware of what's at stake, but she was confident she would be able to manage. "That's very genuine, that you're in situations where if you're not careful, you can end up in some sort of a life-threatening situation," she says. "I felt very steady, just because I've done so much, I've done a lot of other shorter survival things, and I've done a lot of time out in very remote communities. I'm wilderness first aid trained, I didn't really feel like I was very worried about having an emergency that I couldn't handle, and they do have a lot of securities [in place]." Production runs like clockwork and makes sure they are available to be contacted by any contestant 24/7, and Rydge praises the way they handle safety. "They have a really amazing team, first aid team and security team waiting... but it can still take them quite a few hours to get out to us," she adds. To prepare for Alone US, Rydge put on 15 kilos of weight and muscle, and focused heavily on training. "You've also got to be really, really fit by doing a lot of strengthening and working out a lot. I was going to a physio, doing Pilates, [for] mobility... I was anticipating a loss of muscle," she says. "In those couple of months leading into leaving to go to South Africa, it's crazy, there's just so much to get ready in terms of the gear that you need to take, plus all the skills you want to try catch up on and the energy of going to such a big event like that." Although some of Rydge's competitors have suffered from illnesses in South Africa, such as acute colitis, severe dehydration and depression, she seems to be going from strength to strength. While the contestant remains tight-lipped about how far she gets on Alone: Africa, fingers-crossed her background with the Yolgnu Tribe helps her join Chick on the winner's podium.
Buzz Feed
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The Best Eyeliner In The World Is On Sale For Prime Day
Listen, there are a lot of good liquid eyeliners out there, and I've tried my share, but please listen when I say that Stila's Stay All Day liner is the greatest, most reliable pen on the market. Kat Von D eyeliner doesn't stay as well, and Nyx is harder to control. Do not fight me on this!!! Now that we're on the same page, we can all agree that it's HUGE NEWS that the iconic liner is on sale for Prime Day. 30% off, baby! Load up your cart! Normally, this eyeliner costs $24 (and is worth every cent), but today, on this joyous holiday, it only costs $16.80. If you're somehow not excited/buying one in each color, lemme explain why I stan this liner so hard. (Here is proof that even someone as makeup illiterate as I am can still competently draw wings. Thanks, Stila!) Stila's Stay All Day eyeliner lasts forever without smudging, glides on effortlessly, is super pigmented, and has a sharp tip so you can draw wings with ease. And it comes in 12 colors, five of which are on sale. You're gonna feel like a darn artist wielding this I find that with inkier liners like Nyx, the liner will stamp onto the crease of my lid if I'm not careful. Stila dries pretty quickly, so I don't have a problem with smudging. Still not sold? It has over 31,000 5-star ratings. Just read what people are saying about this miracle makeup: "I've been using this eyeliner for a really long time now. I have purchased about four consecutively, and they all last a really long time before they dry out. I will say that it is very, very dark and very black (which I love). It is also extremely easy to apply your eyeliner thin or thick. I highly recommend this to anyone who is new to liner." —LC"Stila is the absolute best liquid eyeliner I have ever tried. It doesn't fade or crack, and stays on through sleeping or tears. It's very, very smudge-proof, and it does not flake AT ALL. It dries quickly, and even though it is waterproof (as long as you don't touch it excessively), it stays. It's also easy to clean off at the end of the day. No hard scrubbing to get it off, makeup wipes will take it off easily. It's amazing for creating perfect wings, or drawing artfully for Halloween." —Chick Everyone looks great with their eyeliner, and you will too! Especially for that price. Get it now for $16.80 during Prime Day and thank me later. If only I had known about Stila's magical properties during my emo phase. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK COMING TO SMITHFIELD, NC
Fast casual concept celebrating grand opening on June 18, offering free chicken salad for a year ATLANTA, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its 17th location in North Carolina, located at 924 North Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, June 18, where the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*. During the grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, as well as a community focused mindset with various specials and giveaways. These include: Wednesday, June 18 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the First 100 Guests – The first guest in line at 10:30am will receive one FREE large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year. The next 99 guests in line will receive one FREE large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for a year!* Thursday, June 19 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE 40oz Chick tumbler with lid and straw!** Friday, June 20 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE Chicken Salad Chick canvas tote bag!** Saturday, June 21 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE 16oz Chicken Salad Chick tumbler!** Chicken Salad Chick of Smithfield is owned and operated by first-time franchise owners and husband-and-wife duo, Heather and Clay Harmon. Both North Carolina natives, Heather grew up in Fayetteville and Clay in Whitakers. The couple currently resides in Raleigh and spends many of their free weekends at their beach house in Surf City, deepening their ties to the region. Before becoming franchise owners, Heather was a cardiac critical care nurse and now serves as Territory Business Manager for Elutia, a medical company providing porcine-derived cardiac products across North Carolina and Virginia. She continues to work full-time while Clay oversees the restaurant's day-to-day operations. To fully dedicate himself to this new endeavor, Clay recently dissolved his commercial clearing business, Harmon Land Solutions. Together, the Harmons bring a wealth of small business experience and a shared commitment to providing outstanding customer service. They also hope by building this small business legacy, their young daughters will want to be involved in the family business once they get older. "Clay and I are incredibly excited to bring Chicken Salad Chick to Smithfield," said Heather Harmon, co-franchise owner, Chicken Salad Chick of Smithfield. "We first discovered the brand in Wilmington and have been hooked ever since. We instantly fell in love with the inviting atmosphere, and after spending two hours chatting with Haley, the franchise owner, we were sold on the idea of opening our own. Plus, the flavors are amazing – our favorites are Olivia's Old South and Dixie Chick because they remind us of our grandmothers' homemade recipes. That's what this experience has all been about – creating a welcoming, homemade experience for guests who want convenient, healthier dining options. The support from the community has already been incredible, and we know they're just as excited as we are for opening day. We can't wait to welcome everyone in!" Chicken Salad Chick is known for its dozen-plus variety of made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, and desserts. The new Smithfield restaurant offers in-restaurant and outdoor patio dining, drive-thru, take-out, third-party delivery, and catering options. "We're thrilled to see Chicken Salad Chick continuing to expand in North Carolina," said Scott Deviney, president and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. "Smithfield has experienced significant growth in recent years, with Johnston County ranking among the fastest-growing counties in the state. Despite this momentum, the area still lacks a variety of dining options. We knew Heather and Clay's passion and determination could help fill that gap. The Harmons truly embody our mission to 'Spread Joy, Enrich Lives, and Serve Others,' and we're confident Chicken Salad Chick will quickly become a beloved part of the Smithfield community." Giving back to the community is an important focus for the Smithfield team and the Chicken Salad Chick brand, which established the CSC Foundation to support CURE Childhood Cancer and local food banks with fundraisers throughout the year. As part of pre-opening Friends & Family events in Smithfield, the restaurant will be raising money for the UNC Johnston Health Foundation's Angel Fund, which supports cancer patients by providing financial assistance to buy medications, gas for transportation to medical appointments, wigs, prosthetic devices, and more. This cause is especially meaningful to the Harmons, as Heather's mother has been battling a diagnosis of stage four colon cancer for five years. Chicken Salad Chick of Smithfield will be open Monday – Saturday from 10:30am – 8pm. For more information, visit Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and trends. For more information on giveaways and specials, visit: *Guests should arrive early to secure a place in line. The first 100 guests must remain in line and download the Chicken Salad Chick app. Wi-Fi will not be available on site. Once the restaurant opens, guests will make a purchase of "The Chick" or anything of equal/greater value and enter a code in the Chicken Salad Chick app to officially secure their spot. If you leave the line for any reason, your spot will be awarded to the next guest in line. Guests will receive their first free Large Quick Chick electronically to their app the Monday following Grand Opening Day. Your reward will be valid for redemption for 30 days upon delivery. **Must download the Chicken Salad Chick app, be 16 years or older, and purchase a Chick Trio. Limit 1 reward per guest present. Not valid with any other offers or in drive thru. About Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama, by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to operate 305 restaurants in 21 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for the third consecutive year, Fast Casual's Top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2024, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises list from 2019-2024. See for additional information. Contact:Alexis PaulFish 919954-893-9150apaul@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Chicken Salad Chick Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Press and Journal
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Bad Actress: Meet the five friends from the Highlands who hope to pack out stadiums with their glam rock band
'You go to a Bad Actress show and you just see so many happy faces.' Shaun Middleton, from Inverness, has only been an official member of the glam rock band for about a week. But already he says his time playing bass guitar for the group has been 'unreal'. 'Everybody's always dancing and the mix of ages is fantastic,' he told The Press and Journal. 'Especially lately. It's been insane.' Chick McFarlane is quick to agree with him, noting their recent performance at Elgin's MacMoray, where 10,000 people packed out Cooper Park. Chick, 24, along with his brother Lui, 21, were still pupils at Forres Academy in 2017 when the band first formed. They joined forces with Tommy Bell, 28, and former members Vinnie and Fearghas to create the band Airrade. The name didn't stick. After a bad review was less than complimentary about their choice, the group became Bad Actress – after a 'lesser-known' Def Leppard song from the album Songs from the Sparkle Lounge. Since then, they have been a major hit in the Moray music scene as well as further afield. Now, the band, made up of Shaun Middleton, Euan Campbell, Tommy Bell, Chick and Lui McFarlane, are playing a series of gigs across the UK. And they are thinking big. Their dreams are to do music full-time and they 'hope to pack out stadiums one day'. At present, they have an array of jobs, from waitering and dishwashing, to working in retail and joinery and in a warehouse and joinery. The McFarlane brothers first met Tommy when Chick auditioned to play drums in his band. Chick was unsuccessful, but months later Tommy joined what would later become Bad Actress. Chick said: 'Me and Lui wanted to start a new band, playing the type of music we're performing now. 'I asked Tommy if he wanted to join and he said 'as long as Chick isn't playing drums' – which I wasn't because I was playing guitar, so it worked out.' Ever since the band was formed, they have been practising in Chick and Lui's dad's house in Forres. They became even more familiar with the practise room during the Covid pandemic. The band used the time that afforded to better promote themselves, which led to the group gaining attention from new fans in England and Wales. Only a week ago, musicians Shaun Middleton and Euan Campbell, both from Inverness, joined the band. Euan, 19, is now the youngest member and was originally a fan of Bad Actress. So, when he was asked to play drums for them it was a 'full circle moment'. Meanwhile, Shaun, 37, also joined as a permanent member a week ago. 'People compare us to a lot of different bands,' said Chick, who revealed band members take inspiration from acts such as AC/DC, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Van Halen, The 1975 and Tenacious D. 'A lot of people describe our music as a mix of glam and hard rock.' Bad Actress are particularly looking forward to their gig at the Tooth and Claw in Inverness on June 13 as well as a show in Elgin on August 30. 'The show is really important to us,' Chick added. 'We love performing with a bit more flair.' Lui, who is from Forres, was previously the drummer for Bad Actress. Now he's now the lead singer. In fact, MacMoray was only his second time performing as a vocalist. He said: 'Our top goal would obviously be a stadium tour. 'That would be amazing and that's what we're working towards.' Donnie Squair is manager of Elgin Town Hall and first watched Lui – then just nine – and Chick perform at the Wall of Rock in Lossiemouth in 2014. He knew right away they had something special. When asked if he thinks Bad Actress can make it big, he is very optimistic. 'The potential they have, the people they're meeting, the bands they're playing with, the audiences they're getting, I really can see it,' he said. 'When they played MacMoray, they held their own on that stage. 'You could see the talent years ago, and they're just something else now.' With an album in the works and a line-up of gigs and festival performances for the rest of the year, who knows what they will do next.
