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- ‘Rockford Files’ Reboot Sets NBC Release Date, Launches Jim Rockford Hotline
NBC has set the premiere date for “The Rockford Files” reboot starring David Boreanaz. The new take on the classic series will air its premiere episode on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT immediately following the night’s NFL telecast. It will then be available to stream the next day on Peacock. The […] [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Oobah Butler Sets HBO Series ‘Scams for a Better Tomorrow’; Professional Hoa...Oobah Butler, the gonzo journalist and professional hoax artist, is taking on the worlds of wine, wellness, royalty and more in a new HBO series, “Scams for a Better Tomorrow.” The show, produced by A24, will see Butler pulling off elaborate stunts to expose bullshit across industries. Per the logline, he “hatches elaborate and increasingly […] [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago
- McDonald’s plans new value menu offerings next year to boost sluggish sale...
McDonald's is currently testing new value menu offerings with an eye toward launching a new national value menu program in early 2027.The fast-food giant has sought to counter slowing traffic in the U.S., as the company's quarterly earnings release on Wednesday revealed comparable sales in the U.S. declined 0.2% in the third quarter.McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said during the company's most recent earnings call that in the last week of October, McDonald's began an eight-week test of two new everyday affordable price menu constructs across all dayparts in about 1,900 restaurants in a handful of regions. The test involves mix-and-match bundles to give customers greater choices that are similar to prior buy one, add one offers, as well as fixed bundles with a set combination.The McDonald's CEO added that a group of franchisees representing about 4,000 restaurants are moving forward with similar entry-level bundles in advance of the formal test results. Kempczinski said that the two groups together "represent more than 40% of the U.S. system, reflecting strong alignment around the opportunity."MCDONALD'S TO SPEND $8.5B ON REVAMPING RESTAURANTS, TECH AND FRANCHISE SUPPORT"We use the results of this test to determine which structure resonates most with customers, works best operationally and delivers sustainable incremental traffic and sales for franchisees," he said. "Our goal is to launch a new program nationally in early 2027.""Our goal is straightforward. Customers should see a clear and compelling value proposition every time they consider McDonald's, whether they're looking for an affordable individual item, a complete meal or a digital offer in the mobile app," Kempczinski said.MCDONALD'S SAYS US SALES SLOWED AFTER VALUE DEAL PUSH FELL SHORTThe value menu plans come after McDonald's in September announced a multi-year plan called "NEXT" that will focus on upgrading restaurants and staff training, as well as deploying technology.The company will spend $8.5 billion as part of the NEXT strategy through 2036, with about $5 billion of that spending provided through 2030. The NEXT partnering support for franchisees will include a combination of capital support and rent relief.MCDONALD'S SHAKES UP FALL COFFEE LINEUP AS PUMPKIN SPICE SEASON HEATS UPMcDonald's global CFO Ian Borden said on the earnings call that the fast food chain is already putting elements of the NEXT strategy into action, including rolling out a new beverage platform, starting the "Make It Golden" training initiative, and setting up operational pilots for hand-breaded chicken.Borden added that the company is starting… [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Yamaha’s RW700 Is the Adventure Scooter We Didn’t Know We Needed
Who says an adventure bike has to look like an adventure bike? Yamaha’s new RW700 blurs the line between motorcycle and scooter, and we’re completely okay with that. Unveiled at this year’s EICMA show in Milan, Italy, the 2027 Yamaha RW700 is an adventure scooter, according to the brand. But take a look at it and you’ll understand why we’re questioning that description. It doesn’t have the traditional step-through design you’d expect from a scooter. Instead, it has a low-slung center section, a conventional motorcycle-style seat and a chassis that looks ready to venture well beyond the pavement. It’s less step-through and more step-over. So, is it really a scooter? Well, it has a few undeniable scooter characteristics. There’s no clutch lever or foot-operated shifter, thanks to Yamaha’s six-speed Y-AMT automated manual transmission. Riders can let the system handle shifting automatically or select gears using handlebar-mounted controls. The rear brake is also operated by a hand lever, scooter-style, and there’s storage under the seat with room for a full-face helmet, depending on its size and shape. A Familiar Heart in an Unfamiliar Package The RW700 is powered by Yamaha’s familiar 689cc CP2 parallel-twin engine, the same basic platform found in the MT-07, Ténéré 700 and several other models in the Yamaha lineup. It produces a claimed 68 horsepower and 48 lb-ft of torque. Power reaches the rear wheel through a conventional chain final drive, not the belt-and-CVT arrangement found on most scooters. The chassis is equally unconventional. A steel backbone frame is paired with a 41mm inverted fork, along with a rear monoshock and wire-spoke wheels wearing Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires. Ground clearance is 6.7 inches and suspension travel measures more than 6 inches at both ends. There are adjustable footpegs for standing on rough terrain, along with foldable footboards for a more relaxed, feet-forward riding position. In other words, Yamaha wants riders to be able to commute to work, cruise down the highway, and stand up on gravel roads without swapping cycles. There’s even a GRAVEL riding mode, complete with specialized transmission programming, adjustable rider aids and the ability to disable rear ABS. But Wait, There’s More! The higher-spec RW700 Explore adds adjustable front suspension, heated grips, a heated seat, and a centerstand. Both versions get a comprehensive electronics package, including a six-axis IMU, cornering ABS, traction control, slide control, cruise control and a 5-inch… [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - 92Q Nashville Adds DeDe in the Morning
Cumulus Media Adult R&B "92Q" WQQK Goodlettsville/Nashville TN has added Compass Media Networks' DeDe in the Morning. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Music Industry Moves: Influence Media Completes $600 Million Anthem Acquisition,...Influence Media Partners, in collaboration with funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, has completed its $600 million-plus acquisition of “substantially all” of Anthem Entertainment’s assets, which includes shares in hits by the Weeknd, Britney Spears, Justin Timbelrake, Rush, OneRepublic and many more. T he assets span music publishing catalogs, film and television publishing assets, and […] [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago
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