Big Boy

World's Largest Steam Locomotive 'Big Boy No. 4014' Preparing for 'Four Corners' 2024 Tour

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

4014 comes to town, we will celebrate with the communities where we operate, our employees and their families.

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  • 4014 comes to town, we will celebrate with the communities where we operate, our employees and their families.
  • Twenty-five Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific to haul heavy freight during World War II, but only eight still exist.
  • When the Big Boy goes on tour, many people race to find a prime spot to take photos or put coins on the track.
  • Union Pacific reminds everyone to keep safety top of mind, always stay 25-feet back, and refrain from putting anything on the rails.

Usher, Miguel, GloRilla, Coco Jones and NLE Choppa to Perform During “iHeartRadio Living Black!” 2023 Special Event and National On-Air Celebration Of Black Culture and Impact In America Hosted by Jess Hilarious on August 2

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

2023 event is inspired by the culture, history and innovation of Black culture and hip-hop.

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  • 2023 event is inspired by the culture, history and innovation of Black culture and hip-hop.
  • “Living Black!
  • We’re excited to once again partner with some of the very best talent and celebrate the impact that Black lives have on American culture.”
    “iHeartRadio Living Black!
  • iHeartRadio Living Black!

Henry Repeating Arms Reveals First Revolvers, .360 Buckhammer Rifles, and More

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

The fixed notch rear sight and interchangeable front blade sights with different heights provide a traditional revolver sight picture.

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  • The fixed notch rear sight and interchangeable front blade sights with different heights provide a traditional revolver sight picture.
  • With the ammunition rolling out nationwide, Henry is bringing the first rifles chambered for the new caliber to market with the Henry Steel Lever Action .360 Buckhammer and the Henry Lever Action X Model .360 Buckhammer .
  • MSRP is $1,057 for the Steel Lever Action .360 Buckhammer and $1,091 for the Lever Action X Model .360 Buckhammer.
  • In 2003, the Big Boy was born after receiving enormous demand to make a pistol-calibered version of the flagship Henry Golden Boy .22.

Big Boy Improves Cost and Efficiency with Oracle Payment and Inventory Management Tech

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American restaurant brand Big Boy Restaurant Group, LLC, founded in 1936, has ordered up Oracle to modernize its systems and support its legacy of great customer service. With MICROS Simphony Cloud Point of Sale (POS) and Oracle Payment Cloud Service, the chain will be able to streamline its ordering and payment processing across the entire system, while also better using data to manage inventory and new opportunities such as ghost kitchens. 

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  • Big Boy Restaurant Group, LLC, orders up Oracle MICROS Simphony POS and Payment Cloud Service to better serve diners.
  • "For us, one of the key benefits of Oracle Payment Cloud is its ability to help reduce credit card processing rates.
  • Home to the original Big Boy Burger, Slim Jim, and its Classic Blockbuster Breakfast, Big Boy has been a mainstay in American history for 86 years.
  • For example, Big Boy plans to leverage the comprehensive analytics and reporting and mobile order entry, table management, smart cash, and real-time inventory management capabilities in Oracle's restaurant commerce platform to increase efficiency across it business and reduce waste.

Frisch’s Big Boy Announces New Double Smash Burger in Partnership With Anne Burrell

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Today, Frisch’s Big Boy, the 75-year-old American comfort food and casual-themed restaurant brand, announces its partnership with Anne Burrell to launch the new Anne Burrell’s Double Smash Burger.

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  • Today, Frisch’s Big Boy, the 75-year-old American comfort food and casual-themed restaurant brand, announces its partnership with Anne Burrell to launch the new Anne Burrell’s Double Smash Burger.
  • Priced at $10.99 for the combo, which includes fries and a drink, Anne Burrell’s Double Smash Burger is now available at select Frisch’s locations for a limited time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230110005300/en/
    Anne Burrell’s Double Smash Burger (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are thrilled to partner with Anne Burrell to bring a new, innovative burger to our menu,” says James Walker, CEO of Frisch’s Big Boy.
  • “I am thrilled to partner with Frisch’s Big Boy on the ‘Anne Burrell Double Smash Burger’ collaboration,” says Burrell.

Frisch’s Big Boy to Serve Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs at All Locations Beginning July 1

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Today, Frisch's Big Boy announces the pairing of two of Americas most famous and long-standing menu items, the Big Boy burger, and the Nathans Famous hot dog.

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  • Today, Frisch's Big Boy announces the pairing of two of Americas most famous and long-standing menu items, the Big Boy burger, and the Nathans Famous hot dog.
  • To kick off National Hot Dog Month beginning July 1, all Frischs Big Boy locations will carry the Nathans Famous 100% all-beef natural casing hot dog, the same hot dog proudly served at Nathans Famous restaurants, including the original Coney Island location.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220628005025/en/
    Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are thrilled to connect with such a storied brand as Nathans Famous to offer their world-renowned hot dog at all of our locations starting July 1, states Jordin Nabi, Vice President of Marketing at Frischs Big Boy.
  • All locations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio will serve Nathans Famous hot dogs beginning on July 1.

World's Largest Steam Locomotive 'Big Boy No. 4014' Returns to the Tracks to Celebrate 160 years of Union Pacific

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Monday, April 11, 2022

4014 is set to return to the tracks this summer for its "West Coast Steam Tour."

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  • 4014 is set to return to the tracks this summer for its "West Coast Steam Tour."
  • Twenty-five Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific to haul heavy freight during World War II and out of the eight still preserved, No.
  • Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service.
  • Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations.

Big Sean, H.E.R., Moneybagg Yo, Ari Lennox to Perform Plus A Special Moment from Lizzo During “iHeartRadio Living Black! Empowered by AT&T” Special Event and National On-Air Celebration of Black Culture and Impact in America

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Monday, January 24, 2022

The special event will exclusively stream on TikTok and broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B stations and the iHeartRadio app.

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  • The special event will exclusively stream on TikTok and broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B stations and the iHeartRadio app.
  • iHeartRadio Living Black!
  • will spotlight the power of Black culture past, present and future throughout Black History Month in February.
  • Produced by Emmy and Grammy award-winning producer Rikki Hughes of Magic Lemonade, and a 2022 AT&T Dream in Black Future Maker, the iHeartRadio Living Black!

Vinco Ventures and Emmersive Entertainment Launches First NFT Streaming Movie Soundtrack and Score Produced by Grammy Winners Om'Mas Keith and Adrian L. Miller

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

ATU co-owners, Om'Mas Keith and Adrian L. Miller, have announced that the Karen movie Soundtrack will be exclusively available on the www.e-nft.com platform.  The movie's 11 record soundtrack features music from world-renowned artists such as CeeLo Green, V. Bozeman, Kota the Friend, Knox Brown ft. Anderson .Paak, as well as an introduction to new artists from A Tiny Universe music label -- WxLF, Pregnant Boy, and Gumbo.  The NFT streaming soundtrack will be available for purchase for $3 at www.e-nft.com beginning on September 21, 2021 at 5PM ET and will remain available for sale until 5PM ET on October 21, 2021.

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  • ATU co-owners, Om'Mas Keith and Adrian L. Miller, have announced that the Karen movie Soundtrack will be exclusively available on the www.e-nft.com platform.
  • Om'Mas Keith, who produced the Score is a Grammy Award-winning music producer, and current Secretary/Treasurer of the Recording Academy.
  • Keith is known for his work producing for Frank Ocean, Kanye and Jay-Z, and Erykah Badu, among others.
  • His partner at ATU, Grammy winning music producer/manager, Adrian L. Miller, is co-executive producer and music supervisor of Karen.