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Lifestyle
New Service Area On I-87 Featuring Lots Of Amenities Opens In Hudson Valley
Motorists in need of a coffee or a pit stop can now enjoy that and a lot more at a new service area on I -87 in the Hudson Valley. The new service area in Ulster County, located in the town of Plattekill, (is now open to the public. The location is the sixth new service area to open on the New York State Thruway as part of the $450 million project to redevelop and modernize all 27 thruway service areas, said the New York State Thruway Authority. The Plattekill Service Area is located on I-87 northbound between Exit 17 and Exit 18. The facility is more than 20,000 square feet, making it one …
Business
Cost-Cutting Menu Move Announced For 1,000 Burger King Restaurants Nationwide
The largest Burger King franchiser in the United States is set to reduce the number of nuggets offered in meals in an effort to combat inflation, MarketWatch reported. Carrols Restaurant Group announced plans to reduce the number of nuggets provided in Burger King meals from 10 to 8, the news site reported. The company also reportedly announced that "The Whopper" will no longer be offered as a core discount item, and it won't be available in two-for-six or two-for-five promotions. MarketWatch said the company reported that it has seen commodity inflation and also higher hourly wages for st…
Business
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas
Some popular, prominent restaurants are coming to New York State Thruway rest stops as part of a multi-million project to redevelop more than two dozen service stations. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, construction will begin on a $450 million project to develop 27 service areas on the Thruway, officials announced this week. As of July 29, 10 services areas will be temporarily closed to begin the first phase of the project, though fuel service will remain available at all locations during construction. Restaurants planned to open at the service stations include: Shake Shack; Panera; Pop…
Lifestyle
Take A Look At Burger King's First Major Brand Redesign In Decades
For the first time in 20 years, Burger King is rebranding. The new logo, restaurant design, and ads are bold and simple. They rely on direct communication in a few words, a defined color palette, as well as simply drawn food and hands. The change is in line with other companies seeking to make their brand easily recognizable on digital platforms, according to the business magazine Fast Company. No word yet on what's going to happen to the occasionally creepy Burger King King Mascot, but the crown is staying. Crowns will be used in some ads and, it seems, the paper crowns will still be aro…
Business
McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger
McDonald’s is officially dipping its toes in the vegetarian market with the McPlant, a newly developed plant-based patty that is set to debut as soon as next year. The McPlant offers a new option for some seeking a healthier, vegetarian option from the fast-food giant. “As we have worked to better understand customer demand, some markets around the world have tested plant-based products,” McDonald’s International President Ian Borden said in a statement. Related story - Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'? “Informed by those learnings, we have creat…
Business
Taco Bell To Open New Location In Area
Fast food aficionados in the area will soon have a new option to “Live Más.” Taco Bell is set to open a new location in Orange County in the Big V Town Centre in the Vails Gate part of New Windsor, developers announced. Royal Properties, Inc. announced that Taco Bell has signed a 10-year lease for a 2,500-square-foot restaurant in the Town Centre on Windsor Highway. “Taco Bell is a perfect addition to Big V’s already strong tenant mix. With Taco Bell and newly signed Planet Fitness now on board, we look forward to bringing in more great retailers to this center,” Scott Meshil of Royal Pro…
Business
Planet Fitness To Open New Location In Area
Fitness buffs in the Hudson Valley will soon have a new gym to pump iron. Planet Fitness is set to open a new location in Orange County in the Big V Town Centre in the Vails Gate part of New Windsor, developers announced. Royal Properties Inc. announced that Planet Fitness has signed a 10-year lease with at least two five-year options to open a 20,769-square-foot gym in the Town Centre on Windsor Highway. “We are excited that Planet Fitness will be joining the growing tenant roster at Big V. It’s a win-win for both the Landlord and Tenant,” Scott Meshil of Royal Properties, Inc.…
Lifestyle
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores?
Subway will be truly allowing customers to “eat fresh” as it plans to introduce a plant-based, meatless meatball sub. Beginning in September, Subway will be offering the “Beyond Meatball Marinara” sub, which will be made with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein, at 685 restaurants nationwide. It is only expected to be on the menu for a limited time. The restaurant becomes the latest fast-food chain to explore plant-based and vegan options for their menu. Burger King introduced a plant-based Impossible Whopper, Dunkin’ will be testing a Beyond Meat sausage and White Castle, Carl’s Jr. and Tim …
Business
Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'?
Burger King is taking the slogan “have it your way” to a whole new level, pulling off the seemingly impossible with a new Whopper. The fast-food giant has just announced that it is seeking to serve a plant-based “Impossible Whopper” nationwide by the end of the year. The new product is expected to be rolled out to several regions this summer, then to the entire country if customers are enthusiastic about the vegan burger. The test kicked off on April 1, with the Impossible Whopper being offered to customers at 59 locations around St. Louis. It was created in connection with Impossible Food…
Police & Fire
Employee Accused Of Stealing $12K From Area Burger King
A 37-year-old woman was arrested for stealing $12,000 from the Burger King in Highland while working as a manager at the restaurant, according to Town of Lloyd Police. Frances C. Delaunay, 37, of Marlboro, was charged with felony grand larceny on Friday, April 21, according to Lt. James Janso. "She was shorting the money when she would make the daily deposits," Janso said. An investigation was launched once the discrepancy in funds was discovered, he added. Delaunay was arraigned in Plattekill Town Court and released.
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