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The Citizen
28-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
International Hamburger Day: A celebration of a global icon
Every year on May 28, International Hamburger Day honours one of the world's most beloved culinary creations—the hamburger. While its exact origins are debated, the hamburger's journey from humble beginnings to global fame is a testament to its universal appeal. The term 'hamburger' traces back to Hamburg, Germany, where minced beef patties known as 'Hamburg steaks' were popular in the 19th century. German immigrants brought this concept to the United States, where it evolved into the sandwich we recognize today. One claim attributes the invention to Louis Lassen of Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, who reportedly served the first hamburger in 1900 by placing a ground beef patty between two slices of toast . However, advertisements from the 1890s suggest that hamburger sandwiches were already being sold in various U.S. locations, indicating a more complex origin story. The hamburger gained national prominence at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, where it was introduced to a wider audience and quickly became a staple of American cuisine . Its popularity soared in the 20th century, especially with the rise of fast-food chains like White Castle and McDonald's, solidifying its status as an American icon. Today, International Hamburger Day is celebrated worldwide, with people indulging in their favourite versions of the classic sandwich. From gourmet creations to fast-food favourites, the hamburger continues to evolve, reflecting regional tastes and culinary innovations. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
White Castle welcomes the summer season with cool deals that won't burn a hole in pockets
America's first fast-food hamburger restaurant built on a foundation of value is committed to delivering savings all season long with deals available through its website, social media or Craver Nation Rewards customer loyalty app COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- White Castle, the brand that introduced fast-food to America by selling The Original Slider® by the sack, is offering Cravers and future Cravers a multitude of deals and offers this summer season. One limited-time deal bringing the heat and savings this summer: six Original Sliders for just $4. The discounted price – just under 67¢ per Slider – is less than regular menu price of Original Sliders in 20212. Additional deals throughout the summer available in Castles, online and through Craver Nation Rewards™, include a BOGO offer for the new Crispy Chicken Slider, a celebration of National French Fries Day, and a special deal particularly designed for those who embrace the Night (Castle)! "Summer marks an opportunity to let loose, look forward to family gatherings and enjoy good times," said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle. "We understand the dynamics that many families are currently facing creates a hesitancy to spend hard earned dollars. We're here to offer support and value for those who simply want to treat their loved ones to a memorable night without a financial concern." For more summer offers, customers can join Craver Nation Rewards, the free-to-join customer loyalty program that brings high-value perks, points and rewards to members. Here are the offers and deals scheduled to run in May, June, July and August. Special Offers (available with coupons on White Castle's social media and/or website) Occasion Offer Date Memorial Day Weekend $3 off a Crave Clutch of any 20 Sliders Use code: CLUTCHDEAL May 24 – 26 Father's Day Weekend 20% off any order Use code: WCDAD June 13 – 15 Shortest Night of the Year BOGO free small shake after 8 p.m. Use code: SUMMER June 20 – 22 National Onion Day Buy 2, get 2 free Sliders (limit 2 free) June 27 – 29 National Fried Chicken Day BOGO free new Crispy Chicken Slider Use code: CRISPY July 4 – 6 National French Fries Day Free cheese fries with any order Use code: CHEESY July 11 – 13 National Cheesecake Day Free cheesecake-on-a-stick with any order Use code: CHSCAKE July 30 – Aug. 3 Labor Day 20% off any order Use code: TWENTY% Aug. 29 – Sep. 1 Offers for Craver Nation Rewards Members (available through the White Castle app) Order type Offer Dates At Castle BOGO free Double Cheese Sliders June 1 – 30 At Castle Night Castle Meal (8 p.m. – 5 a.m.): $6Cheese Cravings Meal (4 Cheese Sliders,small fry, 3-piece Cheese Stick & smalldrink) June 21 – Sept. 7 At Castle 6-piece Chicken Ring & small fry for $3 July 1 - 31 At Castle BOGO Breakfast Slider combo Aug. 1 – Sept. 7 At Castle/Mobile Father's Day BOGO free Combo Meal June 13 -15 Mobile 10 Cheese Sliders & sack of fries for $12 June 1 - 30 Mobile Buy 3 Sliders, get one free July 1 – 31 Mobile Free dessert on-a-stick with $10 purchase Aug. 1 – Sept. 7 Mobile Start of summer 20% off mobile orders June 20 – 21 Mobile July 4 20% off mobile orders July 3 – 6 Mobile Labor Day 25% off mobile orders Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 About White Castle® White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders since 1921. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the family-owned business owns and operates about 340 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of retail stores nationwide. As part of its commitment to offering the highest quality products, White Castle owns and operates its own Slider Provider meat plants, bakeries and frozen-Slider retail plants. White Castle has earned numerous accolades over the years including Time magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time" (2014, The Original Slider®) and Thrillist's "Best Plant-Based Fast-Food Burger" (2019, Impossible™ Slider). In 2021, Fast Company named the fast-food pioneer one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies." White Castle is known for the legendary engagement of its team members and has received the Great Place to Work® Certification™ for an extraordinary four consecutive years spanning 2021–2024. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans (Cravers), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app makes it easy for Cravers to sign up for the CRAVER NATION REWARDS™ loyalty program, access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. For more information on White Castle and how to Follow Your Crave, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE White Castle Sign in to access your portfolio
Globe and Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Looks Poised for a Rebound
It's been a long journey for SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN). Founded in 2005, the company has worked for decades to assemble a voice AI platform that enables customized conversational experiences. It's powered by more than 200 patents, and major businesses including Honda and Oracle have already signed on as customers. This year, analysts expect sales to grow by nearly 90% and in 2026, another 25% sales growth is expected. And yet somehow, SoundHound stock is down 50% in value since the year began. This stock is primed for a rebound, but there are a few risks you should be aware of before jumping in. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » SoundHound has an impressive AI business The past five years have brought heavy revenue growth for SoundHound. Sales over that time period have risen by more than 370%. Looking ahead, analysts forecast more heavy growth in the year to come -- expectations that have risen wildly over the past half year. What's driving all this growth? Demand for its voice AI suite, which helps companies incorporate AI into verticals like customer support, personal assistants, and product ordering. For example, SoundHound's work with Honda is to help Honda drivers engage with its vehicles more, like chatting with the car or truck about maintenance needs. The company's work with White Castle, for comparison, deals with drive-thru order windows, helping customers order faster, more accurately, and with less cost to the company. SOUN Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts Basically anywhere you might speak to a person or machine, SoundHound has a solution. That creates a balanced mix of end markets for the company, everything from automotive, restaurants, and financial services to healthcare and insurance sectors' customers. The AI voice market is expected to reach nearly $50 billion in value by 2034, with annual growth averaging roughly 35%. With trailing annual sales of just $102 million, it's clear that SoundHound has a lot of room for potential growth. Shares are down 50% this year not because end market growth has lagged or because sales growth is expected to be low. Rather, shares dipped hard simply because they were already valued at nosebleed levels. Before the decline, SOUN stock traded at an astounding 100 times sales. Now, shares trade at just 37 times sales. That's still expensive, but perhaps reasonable for such a small company targeting such a large opportunity. But there are a few important risks to consider before buying in. Don't invest in SoundHound before understanding these risks SoundHound is a tiny competitor. That creates huge upside potential, but it also creates risks. Most of the company's competitors are significantly larger -- think Big Tech firms with deep pockets. Long term, it's not clear whether the company can actually compete with these well-financed businesses, especially considering its research and development budget over the past 12 months totaled just $80 million. But it's not just competition. Investors will likely need to wait years for the company's hefty valuation premium to be justified. That should be no problem for long-term investors. With annual sales growth rates of 80% or more, even a 37 times sales valuation can become a steal, but that will take time. SoundHound stock looks ready to rebound after the correction. But it's a long-term rebound that investors should be targeting, not a short-term spike. High-premium growth stocks like this can be very volatile, and investors should be ready for that even if they do commit to a holding period of several years or more. Should you invest $1,000 in SoundHound AI right now? Before you buy stock in SoundHound AI, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and SoundHound AI wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $642,582!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $829,879!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor 's total average return is975% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to172%for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025
Hypebeast
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
White Castle Gets Nostalgic With Limited Edition Heely's Collaboration
Name:White Castle x Heelys 'Slider Riders'Colorway:N/AStyle Code:N/ZMSRP:$75 USDRelease Date:Available NowWhere to Buy:Heelys Get ready to slide into a new level of fast-food CastleandHeelyshave teamed up for an unexpected, playful, and undeniably nostalgic collaboration: the 'Slider Riders' collection. These unique sneakers, complete with built-in removable wheels, dropped just in time for National Slider Day earlier this week. The 'Slider Riders' are mid-top sneakers decked out with White Castle-themed graphics, including tiny illustrations of burgers, fries, and drinks. The tongues are cleverly shaped like miniature burgers and the heels are designed to mimic White Castle's iconic brick-patterned buildings. The classic 'Follow Your Crave' slogan appears on the mudguard and hangtag, ensuring no one misses the dedication to late-night sliders. Available in two colorways, black and white, these limited edition Heelys come in sizes ranging from youth to adult, proving that the craving for sliders (and the joy of Heelys) knows no age.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
White Castle just inducted 14 diners into its Hall of Fame. Five are Minnesotans
Minnesotans love White Castle, it's official. The fast-food chain known for its iconic sliders recently inducted 14 "devoted fans" into its "Cravers Hall of Fame" at a ceremony in Columbus, Ohio. Five of those 14 are from Minnesota. The ceremony has been held each year since 2001 to "recognize its most zealous fans," with inductees invited to share their "personal connection" to the burger chain. Among the inductees was Don Graffam, of Shoreview, who according to an announcement from White Castle said "many of his fondest memories involve White Castle." This includes late-night trips with college buds, a Valentine's Day with his wife, trips to grab sliders with his sons, and even the gift "(or possibly stolen)", White Castle says of a White Castle garbage can "that still graces his kitchen." Another inductee is Sean Ruecker of St. Paul, who has been "instrumental in making White Castle a staple of his office's weekly lunches," introducing "numerous colleagues" to the chain. The final three are Minneapolis brothers Gary and Denny Schwartz and their friend, Steve Uppman of Plymouth, who in 1967 started an annual tradition: a slider-eating competition they dub "The White Castle Eating Derby." The event takes place every Saturday before Thanksgiving, and sees a bunch of family and friends gather to see who can eat the most. "The record, set in 1983 and reached again in 2000, is 34 Sliders," White Castle says. "This coming November will mark 59 years that Gary, Denny and Steve have been spreading the Crave."
