Papa John's is closing around 300 restaurants across North America over the next two years, the Atlanta-based pizza chain announced. The closures will affect roughly 21% of the chain's global sales and target locations that have failed to meet performance benchmarks.  Papa John's operates 3,523 restaurants in North America, and opened 96 new locations during … Continue reading Papa John’s to Close Over 200 Stores →

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second straight game and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2 on Sunday night. The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again. Schwarber launched a second-deck blast, a three-run homer … Continue reading Schwarber, Harper Homer Again as Phillies Beat Mets 6-2 to Win Series →

Outback Steakhouse’s parent company abruptly closed 21 restaurants across the country recently as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan. Bloomin’ Brands said that the closures mark the start of a “comprehensive turnaround strategy” that will see 22 more Outback locations close over the next four years as leases expire. So far this year, Bloomin’ Brands’ stock … Continue reading Outback Steakhouse Shutters 21 Restaurants in Sweeping Overhaul →

The Carolina Hurricanes won the NHL's Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years after beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday in Las Vegas. The Hurricanes wrapped up the best-of-seven series with a game to spare, winning 4-2 to secure their second crown. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour, who lifted the Stanley Cup as Carolina's … Continue reading Carolina Hurricanes Win Stanley Cup, End 20-year Title Drought →