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Axios
11 hours ago
- Business
- Axios
McDonald's, Popeyes gear up for chicken sandwich war's new battle: wraps
A new battle is cooking in the fast-food industry's Chicken Sandwich Wars — wraps instead of rolls. Why it matters: Reviving fan-favorite items, or featuring new releases, can help restaurants drive sales and bring consumers back. The big picture: Popeyes took the first shot Monday when it released three new chicken wraps. McDonald's said Tuesday that its snack wrap will return in July, months after teasing the popular item's comeback. Wendy's Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap debuted in March 2023, and Burger King launched its BK Royal Crispy Wraps in August 2023. Context: Popeyes started the sandwich wars in 2019. McDonald's was considered a late entrant, with the fast-food giant promising more chicken items since before the McCrispy Sandwich debuted in 2021. Its new chicken strips launched this May and are a key ingredient in the wraps. Popeyes Chicken Wraps now available Zoom in: Popeyes released three wraps Monday at participating restaurants nationwide, which are available for a limited time. Each has a Popeyes chicken tender with lettuce, shredded cheese and pickles with choice of a Classic, Spicy or Honey Mustard spread. The Chicken Wraps are normally $3.99 each, but prices can vary. What they're saying: "We wanted to create a Chicken Wrap that was undeniably Popeyes," said Amy Alarcon, the company's vice president of culinary innovation, in a statement. "Infusing the flavors from our famous biscuit into our wraps was the perfect way to ensure our signature flavors shined through," Alarcon said. McDonald's Snack Wrap return date Flashback: The original McDonald's Snack Wrap debuted in 2006 and was discontinued in 2016. Fans have been pleading in social posts and petitions for McDonald's to bring the Snack Wrap back for years. What's next: After months of hints, McDonald's said Tuesday the Snack Wrap will come back starting July 10 as a permanent menu item. The fast-food giant also launched a new website which it calls the "content hub for the most anticipated menu item of the decade." McDonald's U.S. President Joe Erlinger had a short statement about the wrap Tuesday: "It's back." The intrigue: The new Snack Wrap will be available in two flavors — spicy and ranch.
Associated Press
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Driving Personal Growth: 3M's Wendy Bauer on Navigating Challenges and Advancing in Leadership
Originally published on 3M News Center Wendy Bauer, Group President of 3M's Transportation and Electronics Business Group (TEBG), is recognized as one of the 2025 Automotive News 100 Leading Women. Every five years, Automotive News celebrates the exceptional women who are shaping the future of the automotive industry. Wendy was recognized on the previous list in 2020 and has received other esteemed industry awards, including being named one of the Top-25 Women in Automotive by Automobilewoche in Europe (2024) and a Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Leader by MotorTrend (2023). As Wendy celebrates this remarkable achievement and approaches her first anniversary with 3M, she sat down to share her journey and perspectives on growth and leadership—including strategies for women looking to advance in their careers. Can you share some key moments from your career journey that have shaped you as a leader? I've come to like the term 'crucible moments' or 'crucible mode,' which is something everyone experiences in their career in some form. In those moments, you felt like you were going to break, but you learned something that made you better than you were before. As a 20-year-old engineering co-op student, I worked as a skilled trade supervisor in a union factory. Despite the challenges and feeling overwhelmed, I persevered. Initially, I had little to offer the experienced employees, but over time, I understood that the experience was meant to teach me how to navigate and lead in a difficult environment. It was a valuable training experience that I didn't give up on. To me, a great leader knows when such situations will arise, and they might have been through similar experiences themselves. They know that they could guide you through them, but if they did, you wouldn't learn. Reflecting on my career, I realize I worked for leaders who knew the pitfalls but allowed me to navigate them, making me better in the process. Since joining 3M, what have been some of your key learnings and how is that reflected in your leadership? At 3M, the culture is centered around innovation and engineering, like other leading companies in the field. These core elements push us forward, but can also spark a lot of questions: How much do we lean into learning what we don't know? How do we take risks that make us uncomfortable? How do we challenge the status quo? To answer these questions, and do what hasn't been done before, our teams need to be creative, open-minded, and agile. Within the Transportation and Electronics Business Group, these capabilities are paired with a bold North Star I've set to inspire customer obsession, risk-taking, and ownership of results. I believe in setting ambitious goals that inspire both the organization and stakeholders, and I understand the importance of aligning resources with strategic priorities while continuously building the capabilities needed to achieve long-term success. As we transform alongside the industries we serve, this will always stay top of mind. How do you engage your teams to ensure there are equal opportunities for growth? In a room with leaders, be aware of who is speaking and who is not. Everyone likes to share opinions, but sometimes the opinion of someone without lived experience on a topic may not be the most valuable. Be in tune with the topics and who is speaking to identify gaps in input that you need to help facilitate. Facilitate conversations with other voices, especially if they may not be offering their input or are uncomfortable doing so. I also believe in taking a skills-based approach. Focus on the skills and experiences people bring to the table, not just their titles or positions. It's about identifying the job that needs to be done and finding the best person with the right skills to do it. This approach often leads to different and more effective solutions, and it also helps to build a more inclusive and high-performing team. What advice would you give for those looking to take the next step in their career? I use the phrase: 'always take a bet on yourself.' It's not about what you know, but about what you can figure out. When you have an opportunity, someone is asking for volunteers, or you're thinking about applying for a job, it's easy to be your harshest critic and list all the reasons why you shouldn't do something. Instead, flip the script and acknowledge why you're qualified and what you bring to the table. This mindset helps you realize that you can get there. Be bold about what you want and believe you can achieve based on your strengths and experiences. In turn, you must be intentional in seeking opportunities to complement what you've learned. The world is abundant with opportunities and remarkable growth prospects are presented to us every day. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from 3M
The Courier
a day ago
- General
- The Courier
Hunt for 'swearing parrot' Sparky who is missing from his Angus home
The hunt is on for an African grey parrot who has gone missing from his home in Angus. Sparky, known as the 'swearing parrot' for his liking of foul language, escaped from his home in Kellas last week. His frantic owner Wendy Lyon is desperate to get him home safely to be reunited with his partner Coco, who is missing him. Wendy said: 'Sparky managed to get out the window last Thursday when I was giving them breakfast. 'He landed on the decking outside and then took off in some very tall neighbouring trees. 'He was heard calling out that afternoon but there has been no sign or sighting of him since.' Wendy says Sparky and Coco came to her as a pair three years ago. Coco is 11 but she doesn't know how old Sparky is. However, Wendy says the parrots have been together all Coco's life. She said: 'They were both very badly treated and abused before they came to us as rescue parrots. 'They were regularly hit and burned with cigarette stubs. 'They were fed on KFC food and McDonald's and were in a really poor way. 'They both now look fantastic but Sparky remains very vocal and his language is vile. 'He regularly repeats language from the people who had him when he was abused and it is really bad. 'He constantly swears, using really bad language, and one of his phrases is 'Sparky is a p****.' Wendy says he also imitates other birds, cats and engine noises. He also regularly calls out for Coco. She said: 'There isn't a day goes by when he doesn't use vile language, so if anyone hears him it's pretty distinctive and easily recognised.' Sparky can also be quite aggressive and Wendy was unable to handle him when he first arrived. She said: 'We were initially hopeful he was okay but now we are beginning to lose hope a little bit. 'We were told by the Parrot Trust Scotland, who re-homed them with us, that if parrots survive in the wild they can travel up to a mile a day. 'However, the day he went missing it was very windy so he could have been blown further afield.' Sparky isn't ringed but he is micro-chipped. Wendy says that if anyone finds him and he is injured on the ground they should cover him with a blanket and get help. Otherwise, if he is spotted, the local vets can be contacted as they all know he is missing, or get in touch with Missing Pets, Dundee and Angus who have also been notified. 'We really hope we find him and he comes back home to us and Coco,' said Wendy.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alien: Earth Stars Promise ‘Drooling, Snarling' Xenomorphs, Say Series Is ‘Tense' and ‘Not Just Jump Scares'
If you like your xenomorphs clocking in at eight feet tall and both 'drooling' and 'snarling,' FX and Hulu's Alien: Earth series has you covered. Announced more than four years ago and hailing from Noah Hawley (of FX's Fargo and Legion), Alien: Earth is set in 2120 when five corporations — Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold — wield the power of nations. More from TVLine King of the Hill Revival Sets August Premiere on Hulu - First Look at Grown-Up Bobby and Much More Yvonne Strahovski Makes Us Wonder: Did The Handmaid's Tale Finale Hint at a Pairing That Was There All Along? Nautilus Trailer: Captain Nemo Makes Waves in AMC's Jules Verne-Inspired Adventure Drama - Watch In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots operated by A.I.) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the founder of Prodigy unlocks a new advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The prototype hybrid is dubbed 'Wendy' and played by Sydney Chandler (Sugar). When a Weyland-Yutani spaceship crashes into Prodigy City, Wendy and other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms 'more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.' The cast also includes Timothy Olyphant (Justified) as Kirsh, Wendy's synth mentor/trainer, and Babou Ceesay (Into the Badlands) as Morrow, a good ol' fashioned cyborg — or as he puts it in the TVLine video above, 'an iPhone 1 in an iPhone 20 world.' Also in the Disney Upfront red carpet video above, Chandler shares an irony-filled anecdote about trekking to the Fargo set in Calgary to audition for Hawley, when it turns out they're practically neighbors back in Texas. She and Ceesay then tell me about the guy who plays the 'drooling, snarling' xenomorph that Wendy et al bump up against. Even though all make-believe, 'It's scary being chased by an alien, it does get to you!' avows Chandler. Ceesay in turn reports that he has seen a few episodes already, 'and there were moments where I was breathing a little shallower, waiting for that [scary] moment to hit.' All told, Alien: Earth, he says, is 'tense, it's not just jump scares.' Alien: Earth premieres Tuesday, Aug. 12, with the first two episodes available to stream on Hulu at 8 pm ET and airing on FX at 8/7c. The eight-episode season will continue with weekly drops each Tuesday on Hulu at 8 pm ET and on FX at 8/7c. The cast also includes Alex Lawther (The End of the F***ing World), Essie Davis (Faraway Downs), David Rysdahl (Fargo Season 5), Samuel Blenkin (Mary & George), Adarsh Gourav (Hostel Daze), Jonathan Ajayi (Noughts + Crosses), Erana James (The Wilds), Lily Newmark (A Gentleman in Moscow), Diêm Camille (Alex Rider) and Adrian Edmondson (EastEnders). Got questions about , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine Yellowjackets' Tawny Cypress Talks Episode 4's Tai/Van Reunion: 'We're All Worried About Taissa' Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death Vampire Diaries' Biggest Twists Revisited (and Explained)
6 days ago
- Business
Wendy's offers classic burger for a penny on National Hamburger Day
Wendy's is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a mouthwatering offer that's hard to resist. The burger chain is offering its Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for just a penny with any purchase on Wednesday, which happens to be the burger lover's favorite day. The enticing offer will only be available through Wendy's app for a limited time until Sunday. Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers are made with Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, mayo, and the chain's signature square beef patty. The National Hamburger Day deal also jumpstarts Wendy's 100 Days of Savings promotion that gives fans a rotating array of app-only offers throughout the summer months, including a $1 deal on Dave's Single burgers with any purchase on Saturdays until the end of July.
