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RED TITAN BALLOON FROM RYAN'S WORLD FLIES IN MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE AS POCKET.WATCH DEBUTS NEW PARTNERSHIPS FOR KIDS ENTERTAINMENT BRAND

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pocket.watch, the leading kids and family studio creating global franchises for Generation Alpha, and Sunlight Entertainment, celebrate the Ryan's World Red Titan balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with new brand partnerships for the popular children's character, including a new Titan Universe special streaming for free exclusively on The Roku Channel Kids & Family, as well as an integration with Drone Racing League (DRL), the world's premier professional drone racing property.

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  • The Ryan's World Red Titan Special on The Roku Channel Kids & Family debuts on Thanksgiving Day.
  • As the Red Titan balloon takes to the skies, it will also inspire the design for a custom DRL drone designed by Ryan, the franchise's 11-year-old star.
  • "The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is such a special moment for kids and families and we're proud to once again share the magic of Ryan's World through the Red Titan balloon," said Amanda Klecker, VP Marketing, pocket.watch.
  • Currently, Ryan's World has rapidly evolved from a toy review YouTube channel to a global kids play and entertainment brand through digital and broadcast entertainment, toys, and consumer products.

Austin-Based Inspirational Hip Hop Artist With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy To Host "Ryan's Day" Annual Concert & Family Fun Event - Sun. Nov. 13th, 2022

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Celebrating its 12th year, Ryan's Day returns it's live music fundraiser to Hanovers Draught Haus in Pflugerville, Texas after a 2-year hiatus from the stage. "As long as Ryan goes on, we go on, and the show goes on. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doesn't take breaks" says Lesile Schmidt, Ryan's mother. "Being virtual was great. We were able to bring international acts that haven't been able to join us in the past, but now it's time for Ryan to get on stage again with the best musicians in Austin and show everyone how music saves his life on a daily basis."

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  • Hip-hop artist & maven for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Ryan "Wheelz" Schmidt hosts "Ryan's Day 12," benefiting non-profit organization "Inspiration on Wheelz" for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy featuring live music, raffle/auction, kid's activities, "The Wasabi Challenge."
  • "As long as Ryan goes on, we go on, and the show goes on.
  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doesn't take breaks" says Lesile Schmidt, Ryan's mother.
  • Darius Weems WASABI CHALLENGE backstory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIZ0wNhYwio
    EVENT CONTACT - Leslie Schmidt: 512-587-2091
    "Inspiration on Wheelz" is committed to raising public awareness through education, music, and annual event "Ryan's Day" to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

CREF Appoints Former PwC Health Care Leader Ryan Hayden, Chief Digital & Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

BOSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CREF is pleased to announce that Ryan Hayden has joined the company as the new Chief Digital and Strategy Officer.

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  • BOSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CREF is pleased to announce that Ryan Hayden has joined the company as the new Chief Digital and Strategy Officer.
  • In this new role, Ryan will help scale CREF's SaaS platform iCREF, and lead a Partner Ecosystem intent on tackling complex challenges.
  • The real estate market craves better solutions to the problems associated with antiquated infrastructure, evolving technology, disparate data, and myopic, transaction-oriented thinking.
  • Ryan routinely partners with the nation's leading health systems to help address their most urgent problems.

Fresh Acquisitions, LLC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'Fresh Acquisitions, LLC which operates Furr\xe2\x80\x99s Fresh Buffet\xc2\xa9, and several of its affiliates including Buffets LLC and its subsidiaries, which operate Ryan\xe2\x80\x99s\xc2\xa9, Old Country Buffet\xc2\xa9, Tahoe Joes Famous Steakhouse\xc2\xa9, and Hometown Buffet\xc2\xa9, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier today to strengthen their operations and recapitalize their businesses.

Key Points: 
  • b'Fresh Acquisitions, LLC which operates Furr\xe2\x80\x99s Fresh Buffet\xc2\xa9, and several of its affiliates including Buffets LLC and its subsidiaries, which operate Ryan\xe2\x80\x99s\xc2\xa9, Old Country Buffet\xc2\xa9, Tahoe Joes Famous Steakhouse\xc2\xa9, and Hometown Buffet\xc2\xa9, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier today to strengthen their operations and recapitalize their businesses.
  • These great brands serving great food will create a platform for future growth.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe cases are pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.
  • Gray Reed is acting as legal counsel and B. Riley Advisory Services is the Chief Restructuring Officer and Financial Advisor.\nAbout Fresh Acquisitions LLC and Buffets, LLC\nFresh Acquisitions LLC and Buffets, LLC operate independent restaurant brands and are based in San Antonio, Texas.\nVitaNova Brands\xc2\xa9 (VNB) is a multi-concept operator of independent restaurant brands, based in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Currently, VNB manages all store-level and corporate operations for Togokitchens.com, Zio\xe2\x80\x99s Italian Kitchen, Sushi Zushi, Tahoe Joe\xe2\x80\x99s, and Furr\xe2\x80\x99s AYCE Marketplace.

Ovation Brands® And Furr's Fresh Buffet® Honor All Military On Veterans Day With Free Meals, Nov. 12

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Saturday, November 10, 2018

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovation Brands' portfolio of restaurants - Old Country Buffet, Ryan's, HomeTown Buffet and Country Buffet - and Furr's Fresh Buffet are honoring veterans and all military this Veterans Day with a free meal at all their restaurants.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovation Brands' portfolio of restaurants - Old Country Buffet, Ryan's, HomeTown Buffet and Country Buffet - and Furr's Fresh Buffet are honoring veterans and all military this Veterans Day with a free meal at all their restaurants.
  • On the observed Veterans Day holiday of Monday, November 12, 2018, veterans, active, retired and reserve military may enjoy a free buffet and non-bottled beverage at over 100 restaurants.
  • "It is a privilege to show our respect and gratitude to all military with this holiday meal offer," said Mike Griffith, Director of Marketing for Ovation Brands and Furr's Fresh Buffet.
  • Ovation Brands currently operates 86 restaurants in 30 states, principally operated under the Old Country Buffet, HomeTown Buffet and Ryan's brands.