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CBS News
7 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Raising Cane's opening Ann Arbor location this summer
Months after opening its first Metro Detroit location, Raising Cane's is opening another store in the Southeast region, this time in Ann Arbor. The company says the location at 1116 S. University Ave. Unit B will open this summer, but the official date has not been announced. The restaurant opened a new location on Ford Road in Canton back in February. The only other Michigan location is in East Lansing. On Feb. 4, hundreds gathered outside the Canton location for its official opening. People waited there for hours before the 10 a.m. opening, some with lawn chairs and many of them in winter coats, given the weather. The company announced a promotion to celebrate the opening, with swag gifts for the first ones in line and a drawing for a card that provided a free combo meal three times a month. Due to the influx of people, Canton police directed traffic and alerted residents of heavy traffic that day. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers started in 1996 in Louisiana. In 2024, the company opened a total of 118 restaurants. NOTE: The video above previously aired on Feb. 4, 2025.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joey Chestnut Swaps Hot Dogs For This Salty Snack In Memorial Day Comeback
Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut is switching gears from hot dogs to something a little lighter, but just as challenging. Popcorn. Ahead of his next competition, The Blast caught up with Joey Chestnut, who opened up about the unique prep, the physical toll, and why popcorn might look easy, but isn't. Joey Chestnut Says Popcorn Challenge Is All About Rhythm Raising Cane's/MEGA 'Popcorn, it's easy to eat a lot of it. It's just hard to eat it quick,' Chestnut explained. 'The quick is the trick. I gotta find the right rhythm with drinking the water and controlling my breathing.' Advertisement Chestnut revealed he's been practicing and even broke a record in one of his prep sessions. 'I've gotten three practices in, and one of them I was able to break a record,' he said. 'I'm hoping that I can duplicate that.' But success, he says, hinges on staying calm. 'Sometimes it's easy to get excited, and I try to do things to get to the next step a little bit quick. So I gotta take big handfuls, control my breathing. I took a big handful, and I tried to breathe through my nose, and inhaled popcorn,' he laughed. 'It's relearning how to eat popcorn.' Butter, Burps, And The Last Two Minutes The physical demands of eating mass quantities of popcorn might be different from hot dogs, but they come with their own challenges. Advertisement 'I've had to learn to get comfortable swallowing a ridiculous amount of popcorn in my mouth at one time and trying to swallow it with a sip of water,' Chestnut said. 'I convince myself it's mostly air. Once it gets into my stomach, I get a couple big burps sometimes. I have to be careful, make sure that nothing comes out.' He added, 'The last two minutes are always the hardest. My body's like, 'What are you doing to me?' I'll be covered in butter and sweat, and that's when I look my worst, but that's when I need to do my best.' Joey Chestnut Explains How He Stays Mentally Sharp And The Recovery Process Instagram | Joey Chestnut Despite his years of experience, Chestnut admits he still gets nervous. 'Absolutely nervous. I want to do well,' he said. 'If I let the nerves take over, I don't do well. I just stay calm, breathe, and go one step at a time. It's just like a mental game.' Advertisement He also relies on the crowd to push him through the final stretch. 'I feed off the energy of the audience. They're going to be yelling at me. That helps. It's hard, but it's fun.' When it comes to post-contest recovery, Chestnut says popcorn is far more forgiving than other events. 'With hot dogs or bratwurst or bologna, I'm bloated for a day and a half. But this one will be pretty cool. It's easy on the body.' However, there is one competition you won't catch him at. 'There used to be a raw oyster eating contest in New Orleans,' he said. 'I always used an excuse like, 'Oh, I'm getting ready for another contest,' so I can't do that one. But really? The texture, the oversaltiness… it would get to me. So I've stayed away.' Joey Gears Up To Attempt Popcorn World Record Live In 2022, Chestnut shattered the previous popcorn-eating record by downing 32 servings, each weighing 24 ounces, surpassing the former mark of 28.5 servings set in Las Vegas the year before. Advertisement Now, this Memorial Day, the competitive eating legend is heading to Rural King in Terre Haute, Indiana, for a record-breaking spectacle you won't want to miss. The Memorial Day Popcorn Challenge will take place at 4651 South US Highway 41, where Chestnut will attempt to break his own official world record for popcorn eating. Joey Chestnut To Devour Popcorn And Delight Fans At Rural King's Family-Friendly Memorial Day Event Instagram | Joey Chestnut The event runs from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with food trucks, live music, and family games leading up to the main attraction at 1:00 PM, when Chestnut takes center stage. 'This event is about bringing fun to our communities,' Phil Reiter, Rural King Vice President of Marketing and E-commerce, said. 'Our free popcorn has always been a fan favorite, and partnering with Joey Chestnut, the best in the world, is the perfect way to celebrate that tradition.' Famous for his 16 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest wins and more than 55 competitive eating world records, Chestnut is ready to see how much popcorn he can devour in just eight minutes.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Will Howard Reacts to Personal Announcement on Saturday
Will Howard helped lead the Ohio State Buckeyes back to the top of the college football world last season. Now, it's time to do the same with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Howard was selected by the Steelers after playing one season at Ohio State. He was chosen with the No. 185 pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Advertisement He made the move to Pittsburgh with former Ohio State star Jack Sawyer, who was also selected by the Steelers. As Howard embarks on the new journey in the NFL, he's taking the time to give back. Howard recently announced that he would be hosting a youth football camp for boys and girls between the ages of six and 16. The Steelers rookie is hosting the camp at Pickerington North High School in Ohio on June 14. On Saturday, Howard took to social media to promote his camp, where he's partnered with Raising Cane's as the sponsor. Will Howard, InstagramWill Howard, Instagram During Will Howard's first and last season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, he posted 35 touchdowns and 4,010 yards, completing 73.1% of his pass attempts. Advertisement Howard led the Buckeyes to the national championship after transferring to the Big Ten program for his final college football season. Before making the move to Ohio State, Howard played four seasons with the Kansas State Wildcats. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard.© Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Will Howard is heading into one of the most consistent teams in the NFL, led by head coach Mike Tomlin. He also be learning under two incredible minds in offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth. Related: No. 1 College Basketball Recruit Sends Clear Message After Career Decision Related: Dawn Staley Sends Clear Message to Former South Carolina Star
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hollywood's iconic Arby's cowboy hat sign is being replaced by this chain
(KTLA) — For decades, the glitz and glamor of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood has been aided by a massive, light-bulb covered cowboy hat. Soon, those lights will flicker for the final time. The famous Arby's sign at 5920 W. Sunset is set to come down in the near future to make way for a new tenant. The restaurant itself closed permanently last year after 55 years in business. REVIEW: 'Clown in a Cornfield' is campy, bloody fun A spokesperson for the quickly growing chicken chain Raising Cane's confirmed to KTLA that it will be taking over the location. The new Raising Cane's is expected to open in the late summer or early fall of 2026. The spokesperson told KTLA that the location is a 'strategic fit' for the company as it seeks growth in the Los Angeles market. 'Positioned to serve both eastern Hollywood and central LA, it offers access to a dense residential base as well as a strong daytime workforce, including nearby entertainment studios like Netflix,' the spokesperson said. 'Additionally, there are very few drive-thru options along this stretch of Sunset Blvd., making it an ideal spot to deliver the speed, convenience, and quality our customers crave.' Raising Cane's will perform a renovation to the current building, keeping its drive-thru while 'respecting the iconic character of Sunset Blvd.' Actress Lea Michele reads aloud to debunk persistent rumor As for the gigantic cowboy hat sign, don't worry Angelenos, you might be able to see it at another nearby Arby's location. The Raising Cane's spokesperson told KTLA that discussions have been ongoing with Arby's representatives about the plan for the sign. The spokesperson indicated that Arby's would like to relocate the sign to another store within the L.A. area. Since last summer, the location has been home to a pop-up drive-thru only Prince St. Pizza . It's not yet clear when that will close. Bobby Gonzalez contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hollywood's iconic Arby's cowboy hat sign is riding off into the sunset to make way for this massive chain
For decades, the glitz and glamor of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood has been aided by a massive, light-bulb covered cowboy hat. Soon, those lights will flicker for the final time. The famous Arby's sign at 5920 W. Sunset is set to come down in the near future to make way for a new tenet. The restaurant itself closed permanently last year after 55 years in business. A spokesperson for the quickly growing chicken chain Raising Cane's confirmed to KTLA that it will be taking over the location. The new Raising Cane's is expected to open in the late summer or early fall of 2026. The spokesperson told KTLA that the location is a 'strategic fit' for the company as it seeks growth in the Los Angeles market. 'Positioned to serve both eastern Hollywood and central LA, it offers access to a dense residential base as well as a strong daytime workforce, including nearby entertainment studios like Netflix,' the spokesperson said. 'Additionally, there are very few drive-thru options along this stretch of Sunset Blvd., making it an ideal spot to deliver the speed, convenience, and quality our customers crave.' Raising Cane's will perform a renovation to the current building, keeping its drive-thru while 'respecting the iconic character of Sunset Blvd.' As for the gigantic cowboy hat sign, don't worry Angelenos, you might be able to see it at another nearby Arby's location. The Raising Cane's spokesperson told KTLA that discussions have been ongoing with Arby's representatives about the plan for the sign. The spokesperson indicated that Arby's would like to relocate the sign to another store within the L.A. area. Since last summer, the location has been home to a pop-up drive-thru only Prince St. Pizza . It's not yet clear when that will close. Bobby Gonzalez contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
