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The Guardian
5 hours ago
- General
- The Guardian
Florida sandwich shop worker helps officials save domestic violence victim
A Navarre, Florida, sandwich shop employee reportedly helped authorities save a domestic violence victim who had allegedly been kidnapped by her abusive, pro-wrestler boyfriend after the worker recently found a note in a store bathroom that read 'HELP!' At the center of the incident is Eleanor Coffee, who was at her job making sandwiches for a shop belonging to the Jersey Mike's chain when she noticed a 'little piece of crumpled up paper' that had been discarded next to one of the business' toilet paper dispensers, as she put it to the local news station WEAR-TV. Coffee at first thought it was a piece of trash but then realized the paper contained a plea for help, a woman's name, a phone number and an address for a nearby home. 'Please help me get home!' the note said in part, according to an arrest report reviewed by Law & Crime. The note's writer ominously also asked for someone to 'get' her before Friday, adding: 'HELP!' Coffee alerted her manager to the note and called the Santa Rosa county sheriff's office, whose jurisdiction includes Navarre, she told WEAR. After reviewing security video at the Jersey Mike's shop, deputies established the note had been left by a woman who entered the store with her boyfriend, identified as 34-year-old Jordan Williams, a statement from the sheriff's office said. The sheriff's office said it was familiar with Williams from prior domestic violence cases. Deputies then obtained a warrant to search the address mentioned in the note at Jersey Mike's before encountering a woman at that home 'who confirmed she authored the note and detailed a prolonged period of abuse'. 'She detailed repeated assaults, threats involving weapons, and being held in isolation by Williams for a span of several months,' the sheriff's office said. The agency added that the woman had 'visible injuries', and paramedics brought her to a hospital to be treated for 'suspected broken bones and other trauma'. Deputies ultimately booked Williams – who reportedly wrestled professionally under the ring name Jayden Steele in the local independent circuit – with various felonies, including kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery by strangulation. A judge ordered Williams held without bond after an initial court appearance on Thursday. In a statement, Santa Rosa sheriff, Robert Johnson, praised the note writer for 'the bravery' she displayed in making herself heard. 'Thanks to her courage and the deputies' swift actions, she is now safe and receiving care,' Johnson's statement said. Coffee, meanwhile, said she would never forget finding the note that led deputies to arrest Williams and find the woman whom he had allegedly kidnapped. 'My heart goes out to her and her family,' Coffee said. 'And I'm just … hopeful that really doesn't happen again.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Shriners Children's Erie celebrates 98th annual 'Shriners Day'
Shriners Children's Erie is a local nonprofit that seeks to help children in our community with pediatric orthopedic conditions. On Sunday, the nonprofit celebrated 98 years of providing that care, inviting the community to their annual 'Shriners Day.' 'It's great. I've been a Shriner now for 13 years. My dad was a Shriner for over 50 years, and it's just a blessing. You come here and you see what we do with our philanthropy, with the children, they're some of the happiest kids in the world that you see here,' said Michael Kerns, board chairman of Shriners Children's Erie. Shriners from across the country and even Canada came to celebrate another year of service, and those in attendance were invited to check out a car show, listen to the shrine brass band, or take a tour of the building's medical center. Jersey Mike's presents Shriners Erie with annual donation But Shriners Day is just a glimpse into what Shriners Children's Erie does for our community, and it's stories like Winter Wozniak's that matter most.'I came here because I'm the patient ambassador, and I want to talk to everyone about what I do, because I really think it's fun,' said Wozniak, patient ambassador with Shriners Children's Erie. Wozniak became a Shriners kid when she was just eight years old after a blood infection progressed into a complex medical condition. Although nervous at first, she said Shriners has helped her regain her arm strength through the years, and she said she's a big fan of all the games she gets to play in occupational and physical therapy. 'They helped me motion my thumb because before I couldn't even make a thumbs up with my left thumb, and now I can move my fingers on my right hand more than I used to be able to,' said Wozniak. Shriners Children's Erie receives over $64K thanks to Spirit of Children program She said she got to play one her favorite games at the celebration, challenging a friend in some pickleball in the occupational therapy room. If you would like to donate or learn more about Shriners Children's Erie, you can check out their website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
5 new fast food releases this month
Published: | Calling all fast food lovers! There have been exciting fast food launches just in time for summer. From McDonald's to Shake Shack, here are 5 exciting fast food releases this month. McDonald's McCrispy Strips Shake Shack Fried Pickles Jersey Mike's Subs Signature Chicken Salad Sub KFC Chicken & Waffles Chicken and waffle lovers — you're not going to want to miss this! KFC's Chicken & Waffles are back for the first time in five years. The chain's fried chicken is served alongside golden waffles and paired with syrup. The Chicken & Waffles can be ordered in a few meal options. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers BBQ Brisket Steakburger
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Scale of Subway's demise revealed amid store closures
Subway has shrunk significantly in recent years — closing more than 1,645 locations in the past two years alone, new figures show. At the beginning of 2022, the company had 21,147 franchised locations across the country, according to franchise filings analyzed by USA Today. That number had dropped to 20,133 by the end of 2023 — a loss of 1,014 stores that year. And by the end of 2024, there were just 19,502 locations after the popular sandwich chain shut 631 underperforming restaurants last year That marks the chain's eighth consecutive year of closures. Before the closures, the sandwich empire was operating around 27,000 stores in the US alone in 2015. The brand now faces increasing pressure from competitors like Jersey Mike's Subs and Jimmy John's, evolving consumer tastes, and relatively weak sales. Several franchisees have also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and the chain abruptly closed 23 locations across two states after a bank hacking nightmare. Despite the setbacks, Subway remains the third-largest restaurant chain in the world — behind only McDonald's and Starbucks — though analysts are sounding the alarm over its continued decline. 'Subway has a huge number of stores in the US. Since opening them a lot has shifted,' Retail expert Neil Saunders told 'The market has become more competitive, consumers are spending less at quick service restaurants, and costs for operating stores have risen.' In response, Subway says it is taking a strategic, data-driven approach to optimize its store footprint. That includes opening new locations and relocating or closing others to 'ensure a consistent, high-quality, and convenient guest experience.' 'It's not surprising that Subway has adopted a more data-driven approach to analyzing its store footprint, a strategy we've seen many retail and restaurant chains utilize over the past few years,' R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at told 'With numerous trade areas changing recently due to migration trends, chains like Subway are increasingly using location data to optimize where they locate their stores.' Subway had already been struggling financially for several years and was acquired by Roark Capital Group in 2023. The Subway heirs agreed to sell the chain to Roark Capital for $9.6 billion following months of acquisition rumors . The move did not improve the chain's sales in the US, but experts believe the closures may be what Subway needs to take its brands to new heights again. 'The current wave of closures is a response to all these things,' Saunders said. 'Subway and its franchise partners are right sizing the chain. And even after the closures, Subway still has a huge number of outlets.' 'While these adjustments can result in short-term revenue decreases, they generally lead to more stable and consistent store locations in the long run,' Hottovy stated. Even though it's struggling in the US, the subway chain's international expansion has proven to be a success, operating over 37,000 restaurants worldwide. 'Subway achieved positive global net restaurant growth for the second consecutive year,' a Subway spokesperson said in a statement to QSR magazine. The chain is also focusing on 'Smart Growth,' a development strategy that aims to increase its profits and protect its marketing position. It's continuing to revamp its stores to fit its Fresh Forward 2.0 design, which includes bold wall graphics with messages, elevated lighting, and support for the growth in digital innovations. Besides financial and design restructuring, Subway made headlines for switching over to Pepsi from Coca-Cola beverages. Fans were outraged by the decision, which the restaurant chain confirmed would happen last year. Subway was also replaced by fellow sandwich chain Jersey Mike's as the official fast food sponsor of the NFL . Other talked about changes Subway made over the last few months including offering the new limited-time Doritos Footlong Nachos and will relaunch its $6.99 any footlong deal tomorrow until May 31. Daily Mail has reached out to Subway for comment.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Astonishing scale of Subway's demise revealed as sandwich chain closes staggering number of locations
Subway has shrunk significantly in recent years — closing more than 1,645 locations in the past two years alone, new figures show. At the beginning of 2022, the company had 21,147 franchised locations across the country, according to franchise filings analysed by USA Today. That number had dropped to 20,133 by the end of 2023 — a loss of 1,014 stores that year. And by the end of 2024, there were just 19,502 locations after the popular sandwich chain shut 631 underperforming restaurants last year That marks the chain's eighth consecutive year of closures. Before the closures, the sandwich empire was operating around 27,000 stores in the US alone in 2015. The brand now faces increasing pressure from competitors like Jersey Mike's Subs and Jimmy John's, evolving consumer tastes, and relatively weak sales. Several franchisees have also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and the chain abruptly closed 23 locations across two states after a bank hacking nightmare. Despite the setbacks, Subway remains the third-largest restaurant chain in the world — behind only McDonald's and Starbucks — though analysts are sounding the alarm over its continued decline. 'Subway has a huge number of stores in the US. Since opening them a lot has shifted,' Retail expert Neil Saunders told 'The market has become more competitive, consumers are spending less at quick service restaurants, and costs for operating stores have risen.' In response, Subway says it is taking a strategic, data-driven approach to optimize its store footprint. That includes opening new locations and relocating or closing others to 'ensure a consistent, high-quality, and convenient guest experience.' 'It's not surprising that Subway has adopted a more data-driven approach to analyzing its store footprint, a strategy we've seen many retail and restaurant chains utilize over the past few years,' R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at told 'With numerous trade areas changing recently due to migration trends, chains like Subway are increasingly using location data to optimize where they locate their stores.' Subway had already been struggling financially for several years and was acquired by Roark Capital Group in 2023. The Subway heirs agreed to sell the chain to Roark Capital for $9.6 billion following months of acquisition rumors. The move did not improve the chain's sales in the US, but experts believe the closures may be what Subway needs to take its brands to new heights again. 'The current wave of closures is a response to all these things,' Saunders said. 'Subway and its franchise partners are right sizing the chain. And even after the closures, Subway still has a huge number of outlets.' 'While these adjustments can result in short-term revenue decreases, they generally lead to more stable and consistent store locations in the long run,' Hottovy stated. Even though it's struggling in the US, the subway chain's international expansion has proven to be a success, operating over 37,000 restaurants worldwide. 'Subway achieved positive global net restaurant growth for the second consecutive year,' a Subway spokesperson said in a statement to QSR magazine. The chain is also focusing on 'Smart Growth,' a development strategy that aims to increase its profits and protect its marketing position. It's continuing to revamp its stores to fit its Fresh Forward 2.0 design, which includes bold wall graphics with messages, elevated lighting, and support for the growth in digital innovations. Besides financial and design restructuring, Subway made headlines for switching over to Pepsi from Coca-Cola beverages. Fans were outraged by the decision, which the restaurant chain confirmed would happen last year. Subway was also replaced by fellow sandwich chain Jersey Mike's as the official fast food sponsor of the NFL. Other talked about changes Subway made over the last few months including offering the new limited-time Doritos Footlong Nachos and will relaunch its $6.99 any footlong deal tomorrow until May 31. Daily Mail has reached out to Subway for comment.
