* Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy.

Just trying to keep you guys in the loop.

From finance.yahoo.com:

Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy

Eliza Ronalds-Hannon and Reshmi Basu
Mon, September 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM EDT 2 min read

(Bloomberg) — Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week, according to people with knowledge of the plans, following a years-long effort to revive the business amid waning demand.

The home-goods brand, which has for much of a century defined food storage, is planning to enter court protection after it breached the terms of its debt and enlisted legal and financial advisers, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss confidential information.

The company’s shares fell by more than 50% as of 3:53 p.m. in New York on the news.

The bankruptcy preparations follow protracted negotiations between Tupperware and its lenders over how to manage more than $700 million in debt. The lenders agreed this year to give it some breathing room on the violated loan terms, but the company continued to deteriorate.

The plans aren’t final and could change. A representative for Tupperware declined to comment.

Tupperware has for years warned of doubt in its ability to stay in business. In June it made plans to shutter its only US factory and lay off almost 150 employees. Last year, it replaced Chief Executive Officer Miguel Fernandez and several board members as part of an effort to turn the business around, appointing Laurie Ann Goldman as the new CEO.

Tupperware in 1946 introduced its plastic products to the public after founder Earl Tupper invented their flexible airtight seal. The brand exploded into American homes largely by way of sales parties hosted by suburban women.

The company has continued throughout its almost 80 years in operation to rely largely on direct sales by an army of amateur vendors, counting in regulatory filings more than 300,000 independent salespeople as of 2022.

Originally posted on August 12th, 2024.

* Tony Danza: Standards & Stories.

Tickets Just went On Sale!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge Tony Danza fans!

We are really looking forward to seeing this show!

Tony Danza: Standards & Stories

Saturday, January 25th, 2025 (6pm & 8:30pm)

The Studio At Mizner Park
201 W Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Box Office: 610) 659-8583
Tickets: thestudioatmiznerpark.com ticketmaster.com ($85-$125)

From tonydanza.com:

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Tony is perhaps best known for his starring roles on some of television’s most cherished and long-running series, including Taxi (1978–1983) and Who’s the Boss (1984–1992), Tony Danza has been one of America’s most iconic and beloved performers for over forty years.

Tony most recently starred in the Netflix original series, The Good Cop, along with Josh Groban. The series was written by the creator of Monk, and is now streaming world wide on Netflix.

An established song and dance man, Tony and his four-piece band regularly entertain audiences around the country with their hit live show, Tony Danza:Standards & Stories. The New York Times raves “Tony’s a live wire who tap-dances, plays the ukulele, tells stories and radiates irresistible charm” He exudes the kind of charisma that can’t be taught!”. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Tony performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. For information on where you can next see the show, please go to the show page: Tony Danza: Standards & Stories.

Amongst his many film credits are Angels In Outfield, She’s Out of Control, Hollywood Knights, Don Jon, Crash, and A Brooklyn State of Mind.
On Broadway, Tony most recently received rave reviews for his performance in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical comedy, Honeymoon In Vegas, with the New York Times calling his performance “sly genius,” and a “career high”. With music and lyrics by Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years), the musical is written by Andrew Bergman (Fletch, The Freshman, Blazing Saddles, Soap Dish, The In Laws) and based on the hit Castle Rock / New Line comedy of the same title. Both the show and Tony’s performance received amazing reviews, including a love letter from The New York Times, which compared his performance to his idol, Frank Sinatra.

Tony’s previous stage credits include Wrong Turn at Lungfish (1993), for which he earned an Outer Critic’s Circle Award nomination, critically acclaimed The Iceman Cometh, Arthur Miller’s Tony Award–winning play A View from the Bridge, and I Remember You.

Among Tony’s previous television credits is There’s Johnny (2017), which is currently streaming on Hulu, CBS’ dramatic series Family Law (2000–2002), his Emmy-nominated performance on David E. Kelley’s award-winning series The Practice (1998), and ABC’s The Tony Danza Show, a talk show that was broadcast live in New York from 2004–2006. He also starred in and executive-produced the ABC comedy series Hudson Street, NBC’s The Tony Danza Show, hosted Saturday Night Live on multiple occasions, and hosted numerous award shows, including the 2001 Miss America Pageant and the 2003 People’s Choice Awards…

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/15/24- Island Donuts).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

DOZEN DONUTS
($29.90- 12 assorted donuts)

Island Donuts
400 A1A Beach Blvd Street
St. Augustine
(904) 217-0286
islanddonut.com
Latest Review: 12/21/23

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, dynamite donuts!

Posted on December 21st, 2023

***** Island Donuts, 400 A1A Beach Blvd Street, St.Augustine, Florida 32080, (904) 217-0286.

Got a real good donut joint for you guys to check-out, Island Donuts in St. Augustine.

Simple tale to tell, yesterday Jeff Eats had some “business” to take care of in St. Augustine and my local “business” associates treated me to breakfast at Island Donuts. Order/pickup at counter, handful of inside tables and outdoor covered patio tables, reasonably priced large selection of donuts/ small handful of breakfast sandwiches (bagel/ English muffin/ croissant/ donut). bagels, coffee (small-medium-large) menu, open 7 days a week 6am-1pm.

Straight-up, let me tell you- if your’e looking for fancy schmancy designer coffees, cream cheese schmears and decor, wrong joint for you! Now, if on the other-hand you’re looking for off the chart delicious donuts, breakfast sandwiches and bagels you’re gonna love Island Donuts (and like me, seriously considering becoming a cop)!

You guys can check menu/prices/info at islanddonut.com.

This contest started on 9/14/24.This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Jet’s Pizza Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Jet’s Pizza Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 10“reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!

The $10 Gift Card is good at any Jet’s Pizza location (jetspizza.com for locations, menus, prices, info).

* Teenage Dreams And Magic Moments Starring Chris Ruggiero.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, you guys gotta go see PBS-TV singing sensation Chris Ruggiero…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge fans!

See you guys there…

Teenage Dreams And Magic Moments Starring Chris Ruggiero

Friday, January 10th, 2025 (8pm)

Kings Point Golf And Country Delray Beach
7000 Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33446
Tickets: kingspointdelray.com (Residents: $19, Non-Residents: $25)
Box Office- (561) 499-3335

From chrisruggierosings.com:

Chris Ruggiero takes his audiences on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll, breathing new life into the timeless music of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Chris has been described as an “old soul” at only 24 years old, whose approach to his concert appearances is more in line with that of a bygone era than it is the artists of his generation. Chris says, “I try to make every move and sing every song with a touch of class that reminds the audience of a time when entertainers put their heart and soul into their songs and delivering an exceptional concert was paramount.”
Chris first came to national attention when he performed in concert on one of PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials, which still airs to this day. Since then, Chris has been traveling around the country delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll and sharing his passion for the classics. He’s shared the stage with some of the most legendary artists in the history of rock and roll and been inspired to carry the torch. What Michael Bublé did for the swing music of the 40s and 50s, Chris Ruggiero does for the pop-rock standards of the 60s and 70s. If there’s any doubt that what he’s doing is resonating with audiences, his Facebook page reached a staggering 63 million people last year.
“When I’m on stage singing a classic love song and I look out into the audience and see that twinkle in their eyes, I know they’re thinking about a special time and place in their life – or maybe even their first kiss!” Chris says. “It’s magic.“ One of the most important things to Chris is his family, and he considers every audience for whom he performs his family by the end of each show. For Chris, entertaining is not a vocation, it’s a way of life. “Just give me a spotlight and a microphone and tell me what time I go on!”

Just a taste…

This contest started on9/12/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Dunkin’ Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Dunkin’ Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 10 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!

The $10 Gift Card is good at any Dunkin’ location. You can check dunkindonuts.com for locations/info).

* Restaurant chain BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Just trying to keep you guys in the loop!

From cnbc.com:

Restaurant chain BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

BurgerFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, less than a month after it warned investors it had “substantial doubt” about its ability to operate.

The company joins the growing list of restaurant chains that have resorted to bankruptcy to turn around their businesses, from Red Lobster to Buca di Beppo. Broadly, the restaurant industry has seen chains, independents and franchisees alike struggle with declining traffic and high interest rates.

BurgerFi, known for its higher-quality burgers, was founded in 2011. It went public in 2020 through a deal with a special purpose acquisition company, which briefly became a popular alternative to a traditional IPO due to their speed and reduced regulatory scrutiny. Months later, the company bought Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings for $156.6 million.

BurgerFi has assets of $50 million to $75 million and total debts of $100 million to $500 million, according to a bankruptcy filing.

For the quarter ended April 1, BurgerFi reported revenue of $42.9 million and a net loss of $6.5 million. Same-store sales at its namesake burger chain tumbled 13%.

Across its two brands, the company has 162 restaurants, roughly half of which are run by franchisees, as of April 1.

* Humor!

A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates.

Ahead of him is a guy who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, a leather jacket, and jeans.

Saint Peter addresses this guy,

“Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?”

The guy replies, “I’m Joe Cohen, taxi driver, of Noo Yawk City.”

St. Peter consults his list. He smiles and says to the taxi driver,

“Take this silken robe and golden staff and enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”

The taxi driver goes into Heaven with his robe and staff, and it’s the minister’s turn.

He stands erect and booms out,

“I am Joseph Snow, pastor of Calvary for the last forty-three years.”

St Peter consults his list. He says to the minister,

“Take this cotton robe and wooden staff and enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”

“Just a minute,” says the minister.

“That man was a taxi driver, and he gets a silken robe and golden staff. How can this be?!”

“Up here, we work by results,” says Saint Peter.

“While you preached, people slept; while he drove, people prayed.”

* 9.11.

***** Vitolo, 551 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 414 – 5127.

Got a real good Italian joint for you guys to check-out, Vitolo in Fort Lauderdale.

Real simple tale to tell, last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats, Son Jeff Eats and family friends Norman and Lynn “discovered” Vitolo and its food and service totally blew us away! Now you all- know that this food reviewing “thing” is purely a subjective call- what I may like, you might hate and vice versa…with that that in mind, Vitolo was one of the best Italian restaurants that all-6-of-us have eaten at in Florida! Three dining rooms/ table and booth seating, full liquor bar, outdoor patio table seating/full liquor bar, reasonably priced appetizers/ salads/ pizzas/ pastas/ meat-seafood entrees/ sides/ desserts/ happy hour menu.

Let’s wrap-up Vitolo by saying that BOTH its food and service were dynamite, that it’s open Sunday-Thursday noon-10pm/ Friday-Saturday noon-11pm, that although its decor may- kinda look fancy schmancy your shorts will work there, that its grilled pork chop is an absolute must have, that you can check menu/prices/info at vitoloitalian.com, that this joint is an absolute must try!