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Associated Press
03-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
José Bautista Steps Up to the Plate Again for Mary Brown's Chicken with a Spicy New Twist on the Batter's Box
TORONTO, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Baseball season is heating up and so is Mary Brown's Chicken. The proudly Canadian quick service restaurant is once again teaming up with Toronto Blue Jays icon, José Bautista, to bring fans the return of the beloved Batter's Box - now with an all-new, exclusive flavour: Sweet Habanero. After a smashing success in 2024, the partnership between Mary Brown's Chicken and the six-time MLB All-Star returns with even more flavour. José Bautista is back as the face of the campaign, bringing the heat and excitement around Mary Brown's Chicken signature offering. 'I had such a great time working with Mary Brown's Chicken last year, and I'm excited to be back,' said Bautista. 'Bringing fans together over amazing food and a shared love of the game is what this partnership is all about. And trust me, you're going to want to spice things up with my new sauce.' Inspired by the bold, vibrant flavours of his Dominican heritage, the Sweet Habanero sauce brings a perfect balance of heat and tanginess to the table. It's a flavour reflecting José's roots and fiery passion for the game. The Batter's Box includes 6 pieces of Mary Brown's Signature Chicken available in Original, Spicy, Honey BBQ or the new Sweet Habanero, medium taters, 2 freshly baked biscuits, and a medium gravy. All for $22.99 plus tax. 'We're excited to continue our partnership with José Bautista,' said Kala Patel, Vice President of Marketing at Mary Brown's Chicken. 'He brings so much heart and genuine passion to the brand. He's the perfect ambassador for our Batter's Box promotion, which is all about sharing and celebration. This year, the addition of the Sweet Habanero sauce takes the Batter's Box to another level.' Bautista's return to the Batter's Box with Mary Brown's Chicken comes just days before he is set to be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on June 7, 2025. His contributions to baseball in Canada have left an indelible mark, and this collaboration celebrates both his heritage and his lasting impact on the game, as well as his impact on Canadians. Make it a Grand Slam From June 3rd to September 8th, guests can take their meal to the next level with the $9.99 Grand Slam add-on, an unbeatable offer designed to offer more value and more to share while watching the game. This craveable combo includes snack-size Pop-Ins, 2 cookies, and 2 cans of pop. The Batter's Box is available at Mary Brown's Chicken locations across Canada (excluding MB Express and Rogers Centre locations) and can be ordered through the Mary Brown's App, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Skip, starting June 3rd, 2025. To learn more, please visit About Mary Brown's Chicken: Mary Brown's Chicken has over 280 locations across Canada and is growing. The brand is 100 per cent Canadian-owned, being first established in St. John's Newfoundland in 1969. Mary Brown's is renowned for its Big Mary®, named Canada's Best Chicken Sandwich, and made-fresh methodology including hand cutting and hand breading its Signature Chicken and Taters from farm-fresh Canadian ingredients. Mary Brown's Chicken has achieved 19 consecutive years of same-store sales growth, earned the Canadian Franchise Association's Franchisees' Choice Designation for 15 straight years, and holds a Platinum designation with Canada's Best Managed Companies. The company's first international locations opened in 2024, and outside of Canada, Mary Brown's Chicken operates in Mexico, the UK, and India. Connect with Mary Brown's Chicken on social YouTube: @marybrownsofficial Instagram: @marybrownsofficial Facebook: @marybrowns TikTok: @marybrownschicken SOURCE Mary Brown's Chicken
Mint
02-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Oyo delays IPO for third time as SoftBank is wary of weak earnings and valuation drop: Report
Oyo Hotels has delayed its initial public offering (IPO) plans for the third time amid opposition from its largest shareholder, SoftBank Group Corp., and continued market volatility, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. The company first filed for the IPO in 2021, seeking a valuation of up to $12 billion. In March 2023, it renewed its plans by confidentially filing papers with market regulator SEBI, before delaying the issue again in May 2024. 'SoftBank has balked at the proposed timing and pressed Oyo to hold off on an initial public offering until its earnings are stronger,' Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Now, Oyo may 'seek to debut as early as March, targeting a valuation upwards of $7 billion', the report said. Without SoftBank's endorsement, any listing by Oyo would face major hurdles in securing board approval and attracting investors. Oyo's founder, 31-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, had been pushing for a quick IPO to meet conditions related to a restructured $2.2 billion loan he secured in 2019 to raise his stake in the company, the report said. The loan, personally guaranteed by SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son, had a payment deadline for the first instalment in December. Lenders indicated they may extend the repayment timeline if Oyo is listed this year. 'In exchange for pushing back the IPO, SoftBank may help get an extension on Agarwal's loan,' the Bloomberg report said. OYO on Thursday said it plans to enter the food and beverage business with in-house kitchens and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) carts at its company-serviced hotels. The QSR initiative, under the brand name 'Townhouse Cafe', will focus on the 'Townhouse by OYO' branded hotels. It will cover 1,500 company-serviced hotels during the first phase of the programme in FY2025- 26. 'The F&B initiative is a result of consistent consumer feedback that the hotels should provide in-room dining options as well. The programme is expected to increase customer satisfaction scores,' the company stated. First Published: 2 May 2025, 05:59 PM IST
India.com
02-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Masterstroke by Oyo's Ritesh Agarwal, enters in…, big challenge for Deepinder Goyal's Zomato, Swiggy
Global travel company led by Ritesh Agarwal, OYO announced its plans to enter into the food and beverage sector by introducing in-house kitchens and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) carts at its company-serviced hotels. Under the brand name 'Townhouse Cafe,' the initiative will focus on hotels under the 'Townhouse by OYO' banner. In the first phase, set for FY2025-26, will cover 1,500 company-serviced hotels. Guests will also have the option to order meals through online platforms such as the OYO app, website, and online travel agents by selecting the 'Kitchen Services' feature. The kitchen setup would vary from a full-fledged commercial kitchen for an extensive menu or a pantry setup for essential food items, based on the individual hotel profile and back-end infrastructure. 'The F&B initiative is a result of consistent consumer feedback that the hotels should provide in-room dining options as well. The programme is expected to increase customer satisfaction scores. 'OYO is expecting F&B to contribute 5-10 per cent additional revenue at the hotel level on a stable state basis,' the company stated. To test the concept, OYO launched a pilot programme since January this year across 100 company-serviced hotels in cities such as Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. According to the company, the successful implementation of this pilot has paved the way for the nationwide rollout in the upcoming fiscal year. 'The initiative aims to enhance the in-hotel dining experience for guests by offering fresh, convenient, and quality meal options across its network. '…OYO is developing a network of trusted F&B experts in key cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Indore, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Lucknow,' Varun Jain, Chief Operating Officer at OYO, said. (With inputs from PTI)
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Business Standard
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
OYO to enter F&B with in-house kitchens, QSR carts in serviced hotels
Global travel tech firm OYO on Thursday said it plans to enter the food and beverage business with in-house kitchens and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) carts at its company-serviced hotels. The QSR initiative, under brand name 'Townhouse Cafe', will focus on the 'Townhouse by OYO' branded hotels. It will cover 1,500 company-serviced hotels during the first phase of the programme in FY2025-26. Besides, guests can order meals through online platforms, including the OYO app and website, as well as online travel agents, by selecting the "Kitchen Services" option. The kitchen setup would vary from a full-fledged commercial kitchen for an extensive menu or a pantry setup for essential food items, based on the individual hotel profile and back-end infrastructure. "The F&B initiative is a result of consistent consumer feedback that the hotels should provide in-room dining options as well. The programme is expected to increase customer satisfaction scores. "OYO is expecting F&B to contribute 5-10 per cent additional revenue at the hotel level on a stable state basis," the company stated. To test the concept, OYO launched a pilot programme since January this year across 100 company-serviced hotels in cities such as Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. According to the company, the successful implementation of this pilot has paved the way for the nationwide rollout in the upcoming fiscal year. "The initiative aims to enhance the in-hotel dining experience for guests by offering fresh, convenient, and quality meal options across its network. "...OYO is developing a network of trusted F&B experts in key cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Indore, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Lucknow," Varun Jain, Chief Operating Officer at OYO, said.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
OYO to enter F&B with in-house kitchens, QSR carts in company-serviced hotels
Global travel tech firm OYO on Thursday (May 1, 2025) said it plans to enter the food and beverage business with in-house kitchens and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) carts at its company-serviced hotels. The QSR initiative, under brand name 'Townhouse Cafe', will focus on the 'Townhouse by OYO' branded hotels. It will cover 1,500 company-serviced hotels during the first phase of the programme in FY2025-26. Besides, guests can order meals through online platforms, including the OYO app and website, as well as online travel agents, by selecting the "Kitchen Services" option. The kitchen setup would vary from a full-fledged commercial kitchen for an extensive menu or a pantry setup for essential food items, based on the individual hotel profile and back-end infrastructure. "The F&B initiative is a result of consistent consumer feedback that the hotels should provide in-room dining options as well. The programme is expected to increase customer satisfaction scores. "OYO is expecting F&B to contribute 5-10 per cent additional revenue at the hotel level on a stable state basis," the company stated. To test the concept, OYO launched a pilot programme since January this year across 100 company-serviced hotels in cities such as Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. According to the company, the successful implementation of this pilot has paved the way for the nationwide rollout in the upcoming fiscal year. "The initiative aims to enhance the in-hotel dining experience for guests by offering fresh, convenient, and quality meal options across its network. "...OYO is developing a network of trusted F&B experts in key cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Indore, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Lucknow," Varun Jain, Chief Operating Officer at OYO, said.
