* National Cheeseburger Day 2024.

Today, is National Cheeseburger Day.

Plenty of deals and promotions out there…

This contest started on 9/18/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 McDonald’s Gift Card.

Real simple story, Jeff Eats got a $10 McDonald’s 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 McDonald’s location (mcdonalds.com for locations/ menu/ prices/info).

* Exclusive Online Presale- Steve Martin & Martin Short/ Saturday, January 11th, 2025/ Hard Rock Live.

TICKETS JUST WENT ON SALE!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gigantic fans of both Martin and Short!

We’ll be there…

Tickets: Ticketmaster.com
Password: MURDER

* Tapestry- The Carole King Song Book.

Tickets Just Went On Sale!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the show twice- and I am telling you guys that this is definitely one of the best, if not the best, Carole King tribute acts in the business!

Tapestry- The Carole King Song Book

Friday, February 14th, 2025 (8pm)

The Casino @ Dania Beach
301 E Dania Beach Blvd
Dania Beach, Florida
Tickets: casinodaniabeach.com ($30-$67.50)

From casinodaniabeach.com:

The Tapestry show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. You will be transported back to the iconic time of her multiple Grammy winning album of 1971. The concert will also bring to life many hits from the Broadway musical smash, “Beautiful”.

The show also features many songs that Carole King and her husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote in the 60’s. They proved to be one of the most successful song writing teams in pop music history, composing more than 400 songs recorded by 1,000 artists. These artists include: The Drifters, The Beatles, Hermans Hermits, Donnie Osmond, Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles and the list goes on.

Impeccable attention to detail is taken in recreating a respectful and accurate full musical presentation with full band, completely live. Suzanne’s performance takes you on a journey back to those great recordings with stories about the music, history of Carole King’s incredible career and a fun sing-a-long, interactive performance.

* 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.

***** 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).

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.”