Wawira Njiru. She grew up in Kenya, where her parents, who worked in health care and were leaders at their church, taught her that if you have something, you share it, that early lesson in service shaped her purpose in life. While studying nutrition in Australia, she realized she had to help the many children back home who were going to school hungry.So she hosted a small fundraiser, cooking for 80 people, and used the money she raised to feed 25 kids. That simple idea became food for education, a movement ...

I'm Isaac Stein. I'm 31 years old. I live right here in Washington DC and I am operating a hot dog stand.The name of my stand is Shyers, which is reflective of the fact that I am a lawyer. I write retirement plan regulations. And I am on furlow right now.So, I'm having a grand old time selling hot dogs. When I was uh notified that I was furled, I was back at my office job, but I'd also been doing this hot dog stand for a few weeks. And I just figured I will be notified when I come back.And in the in the int ...

Financial Performance - WestBond Enterprises Corporation reported a net profit increase of 79% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, amounting to $174,630 compared to $97,710 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [1] - Sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reached $3,030,669, which is an 11.1% increase from $2,727,414 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [1] Market Growth - The company is experiencing significant sales growth in the food service (hospitality) products, particularly with its expanding line of high-end air laid napkins and personal hygiene products [2] - New markets have been established in the USA and Canada within the food service industry, involving major restaurant chains [2] Management Changes - Mr. Peter Toigo has resigned from the Board of Directors after twelve years to focus on his corporate portfolio at Shato Holdings [3] - Mr. Walter Robert Lee has been appointed as a new director and will serve on the Audit, Compensation, and Governance committees, bringing extensive experience from Canacord Genuity, JP Morgan Securities, and The Bank of Montreal [3]

Company Overview - The Chubby Baker, founded by Ying Nance in 2020, started as a delivery-only bakery during the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly gained popularity for its unique offerings [3][4] - The business expanded to three physical locations across Utah within a year [4] Closure Announcement - The Chubby Baker will close all locations on November 9, citing rising operational costs and personal reasons as the main factors for the decision [2][5] - Nance expressed the need to prioritize family time over business commitments, indicating a shift in personal priorities [5] Industry Context - The closure of The Chubby Baker reflects broader challenges in the food service industry, where many small businesses are struggling with increased costs for food, labor, and rent, alongside reduced consumer spending [7] - A survey by CB Insights highlights that inadequate financing is the top reason for business failures, with many unable to keep up with competition or changing consumer preferences [2]

A devoted practitioner of culinary culture, Chen Tao lives by a simple belief: stay grounded and do one thing wholeheartedly. With unwavering focus, he has dedicated himself to preserving Nanjing’s beloved tradition — the Soup Dumpling. In this talk, he shares how patience, craft, and purpose can keep cultural heritage alive in a fast-changing world. The proprietor of Nanjing's Michelin-recommended snack shop "Haopo Soup Dumplings" inherits the classic recipe from the century-old establishment Jiming Jiujia ...

[संगीत] सो चाहुल दिस साइड अ वही बोलते हैं ना कि पापा कहते हैं बड़ा नाम करेगा बेटा हमारा ऐसा काम करेगा। सो हमारी कहानी थोड़ी उल्टी थी। हम लोग मतलब व्हेन आई वास से ईयर ओल्ड मेरे पापा एक्सपायर हुए थे और तब से कहानी ऐसी थी कि थोड़ा रिस्पांसिबिलिटी वाला माहौल था घर पे और मेरी मम्मी और मेरे दो बड़ी बहनें तो यहां से हमारी कहानी शुरुआत हुई थी और बचपन से ऐसा था कि एक कांसेप्ट था बड़े लोग जो सबको पता है। राइट. बट मुझे पता नहीं था कि बड़े लोग होते क्या है। ठीक है. सो छोटा सा बच्चा बड़े लोग वाला कांसेप्ट और एवरीवन नोस क ...

You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletters. Ascent Hospitality — parent company to Huddle House and Perkins American Food Co. — announced the appointment of Paul Damico as CEO, effective immediately. Damico, formerly CEO of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, is tasked with “leading Ascent's next chapter of growth and modernization” and replaces James O’Reilly, who served as CEO since 2023.  "Hospitality is in my DNA and I am invigorated by the opportunity to work with our fr ...

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Shin Starr's OLHSO food truck is an autonomous kitchen on wheels, serving Korean BBQ cooked by a robot. https://t.co/zVH22crCNP ...

Group 1: Yunji's IPO - Yunji officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 16, raising a net amount of approximately HKD 593 million [1] - On its first trading day, Yunji's stock opened with a significant increase of 49.37%, reaching HKD 142.8 per share, and closed at HKD 120.5, giving it a total market capitalization of approximately HKD 8.281 billion [1] - Yunji is a leading AI-enabled robotics service company, holding a 6.3% market share in China's robotics service market and a 13.9% share in the hotel robotics service market for 2024 [1] Group 2: Zijin Gold International's Inclusion in Stock Connect - Zijin Gold International was added to the Hong Kong Stock Connect list effective October 16, 2025, due to adjustments in the Hang Seng Composite Large Cap Index [2] - On the announcement day, Zijin Gold International's stock closed at HKD 147.4, reflecting a 3.80% increase [2] Group 3: Strategic Partnership between JD and Changan Automobile - Changan Automobile and JD Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on October 15, focusing on smart logistics vehicles and the development of new energy autonomous vehicles [4] - The partnership involves multiple brands under Changan and various sectors of JD, indicating a deep collaboration aimed at enhancing both manufacturing and digital capabilities [4] Group 4: Meet Xiaomian's IPO Application - Guangzhou Meet Xiaomian has submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to become the first listed Chinese noodle restaurant chain [5] - Meet Xiaomian is the fourth largest Chinese noodle operator in China with a market share of 0.5% for 2024, indicating a notable position in a fragmented industry [5] Group 5: Hong Kong Stock Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,888.51, with a slight decrease of 0.09% on October 16 [6] - The Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 1.18% to 6,003.56, while the National Enterprises Index increased by 0.09% to 9,259.46 [6]