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Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Jimmy John's offering an all-new menu item this summer... but only for a limited time
Jimmy John's is kicking off the summer season with its first new cookie flavor of the year. The sandwich chain debuted its Lemon Sunshine Cookie at participating locations nationwide on Monday, and the treat will be available 'all summer long.' The lemon-flavored cookie brings a 'burst of sunshine' to Jimmy John's menus and features white chocolate chips. 'Summer is all about fresh flavors and fun moments, and our Lemon Sunshine Cookie delivers on both,' said Kate Carpenter, vice president of marketing. 'It's bold, bright, and perfectly captures the sunny spirit of the season. We're excited to bring guests something new that truly tastes like summer.' Jimmy John's has grown substantially over the years in the US, and is the nation's largest owned delivery sandwich brand. With over 2,600 locations, it has shown no signs of slowing down and regularly earns more than $2 billion in annual revenue. It's also a significant competitor to Subway, the largest US sandwich chain that has closed over 1,645 locations in the past two years. While Subway has been struggling, Jimmy John's has been growing and opening locations worldwide. The sandwich chain opened its first restaurant outside the US in El Salvador last September, which its parent company, Inspire Brands, called a 'catalyst for the brand's global growth.' It entered the Asian market a month later by opening a location in Seoul, South Korea. Once its Korean eatery opened, the chain traveled back to North America and opened its first restaurant in Canada. Its newest restaurants outside the US opened earlier this month in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Renowned franchisee Galadari Food & Beverage Division is operating the Middle Eastern restaurants. 'Galadari is the ideal franchisee to bring the Jimmy John's experience to the Middle East,' said Inspire president and managing director of international Michael Haley. 'Their industry expertise, capabilities, and comprehensive understanding of the Middle East market, coupled with the strength and legacy of the Jimmy John's brand, will facilitate a successful launch and prolonged growth in the region.' Jimmy John's has yet to reveal any other potential summertime deals. However, fast food chains have begun offering new and returning items, along with limited-time deals. Sonic Drive-In fans can stop by participating locations this summer after 5pm and grab a half-price milkshake. Wendy's and Burger King are also preparing to drop major summer deals following McDonald's decision to extend its operating hours permanently. Other chains offering summer-filled items and specials include Starbucks, Dunkin', and Dairy Queen.
Arabian Business
15-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
SCOOP: Pure Ice Cream starts work on massive solar-powered $22m factory in Dubai
The solar-powered ice cream factory will be among the UAE's largest ice cream facilities when it launches in 2026, increasing Pure Ice Cream's annual production capacity to 50 million litres. In anticipation of the increased capacity, Pure Ice Cream has entered a production agreement for Baskin-Robbins ice creams with the US-headquartered Inspire Brands. Solar-powered ice cream in Dubai Gaurav Ghai, Chairman of Graviss Group, said: 'We are looking forward to building the largest ice cream plant in GCC and exporting products to over 20 countries from Dubai'. Michael Haley, President and Managing Director of International for Inspire Brands, said: 'The groundbreaking of the new Pure Ice Cream manufacturing facility in Dubai Industrial City demonstrates our continued commitment to growth in the Middle East. 'Baskin-Robbins has a longstanding presence in Dubai—more than 45 years. This new facility will unlock continued growth for Dubai's business community and Baskin-Robbins consumers across the region.' Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at TECOM Group PJSC, on behalf of Dubai Industrial City, said: 'Dubai Industrial City's ecosystem is geared to strengthen the supply chain of 'Made in UAE' products for long-term economic prosperity. 'Pure Ice Cream's facility reflects the country's strength as an international food production hub, and we champion manufacturers to contribute towards Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33', and National Food Security Strategy 2051.' Pure Ice Cream signed a musataha agreement with Dubai Industrial City during the SIAL Paris international food and beverage (F&B) show in October 2024 and is actively targeting new export markets in Africa, the Levant, and Southeast Asia as the project progresses. Winner Holistic Consultant is providing consultancy services for the 160,000sq ft facility situated on a 246,000sq ft land plot, with the project's contracting teams to be confirmed imminently. The automated plant will combine artificial intelligence (AI) and automation systems for optimised efficiencies and enhanced quality control. In addition to AI-enabled supply chain platforms and a fully automated industrial process system, the project will feature x-ray detection technology and a research and development and testing facility to ensure product excellence. Pure Ice Cream will use biodegradable packaging for the facility's three-gallon product line, as well as incorporate solar power, in line with its goal of achieving carbon-neutrality through the project that will create 60 additional jobs upon completion. Dubai Industrial City is home to more than 1,100 local, regional, and international customers and upwards of 350 operational factories, with its roster of customers including F&B leaders such as Asmak, Patchi, and Al Barakah Dates. Pure Ice Cream's facility marks further growth at the district, which was established in 2004 with an intelligent, sector-specific masterplan with dedicated zones for base metals, machinery, minerals, F&B, transport, and chemicals. Located in strategic proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, an Etihad Rail freight terminal, and key road networks, the district attracted more than AED 350 million in investments from F&B customers in 2024.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Does Everyone Seem To Hate Arby's? Inside The Fast Food Chain's Controversy
Arby's, owned by Inspire Brands, is one of the largest sandwich chains in the United States. The restaurant opened in 1964, and is well known for items like seasoned curly fries, iconic sauces like Horsey sauce and Arby's Sauce, and, of course, "Premium Angus Beef" -- a labeling loophole many restaurants use to trick customers' minds. Although it has over 3,000 restaurants, many of its locations don't have extremely favorable ratings from customers. Comments that range from cold food to poor service to finding hair in their orders are not uncommon feedback from displeased Arby's visitors. Geotagged Twitter data collected by The Daring Kitchen once found that four states, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Arkansas, all claimed Arby's was the "most hated" fast food joint amongst residents (via WFLA). Luckily, the world's largest Arby's location resides in a state further east. While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, is seems that many share a dislike for Arby's -- and the fast food chain's unforgettable Jamocha milkshake doesn't seem to be enough to win people over. But what would make so many people loathe this fast food restaurant? Well, Arby's claims to have the meats, but it also has an abundance of controversies. Read more: Ranking Fast Food Burgers From Worst To Best, According To Reddit In 2025, a New York woman filed a lawsuit alleging that Arby's decreased their portions while keeping the prices the same. The lawyers representing her have accused the chain of shrinkflation — a cost management practice used by companies to avoid raising prices of merchandise. Supposedly, Arby's got rid of its kid-sized beverages and fries and re-labeled them as a small. What was once a small drink and fries became the new medium sized, while the old medium items were now labeled as large. As of the time of publication, this suit is currently ongoing. A 2020 suit filed in the Eastern district of New York by the Russo Firm also attacked the quality and quantity of Arby's roast beef sandwiches. According to the lawsuit, advertising showed the product piled high with rare meat. However, the plaintiffs claimed that the beef appeared gray and was a much smaller portion than advertised. Clearly, legal battles don't always result in the closure of a business, but it can negatively contribute to public opinion. In 2004, an Ohio man got shredded lettuce and a bit of thumb in his Arby's sandwich. The customer filed a $50,000 lawsuit after rejecting an offer from the company. It's safe to say that people felt a bit uneasy eating at the fast food chain once word of this discovery got around. Then, in 2012, a Michigan teenager discovered a part of a finger inside his Arby sandwich. According to feedback from the local police and Health Department via CBS News, an employee had accidentally sliced off the back of their finger while working. Unaware of the problem, coworkers continued filling orders -- resulting in the severed finger present in a sandwich. An Arby's spokesperson claimed that this was an "isolated and unfortunate accident," although historically speaking, that isn't exactly truthful. In 2015, a Arby's employee in Florida allegedly denied service to a police officer. Per CBS News, a sergeant pulled into the drive-thru to place an order, but an employee claimed to be too busy with other customers. The manager was called to help out, and that's when things went south. According to the officer, the manager made a comment claiming that they did not want to serve police officers. Later, the worker would claim it was just a joke and not a refusal to serve the cop. A national boycott of Arby's was threatened by a local police union. It didn't get that far, however, the wives of the officers did have a protest in front of the restaurant location where the incident occurred. Shortly afterwards, Arby's issued an apology, and then fired the shift manager. By the end of the week, Arby's offered free food for one day to all officers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The officers had to be in uniform to take advantage of the deal. Once again, an unfortunate choice of words caused problems at an Arby's in Minnesota in 2019. People via Audacy reported that management at the Elk River restaurant location posted a sign: "Only well behaved children who can keep their food on their trays and their bottoms on their seats are welcome. If you can't do this you will be asked to leave." Maybe this signage was sparked by misbehaving kids and frustrated patrons. Whatever the cause, it did not go over well amongst customers with children. Christine Hemsworth, a mother of three, told KARE-11 News, "I was shocked to find a sign like that ... I always clean up my children's mess anyways, but it was an uncomfortable and stressful meal." Arby's swiftly issued an apology, claiming that the sign was insensitive and "does not reflect our company values and the family-friendly environment." However, it is understandable if parents of young children now think twice before bringing their family to Arby's for dinner. Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. Read the original article on Food Republic.
