Jonathan Weiss

Toronto

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Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Researcher, Co-Editor @_JARID_ (he/him)

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Articles

The Story of Passover and Its Powerful Connection to Jesus

1 week ago | blog.daystar.com | Jonathan Weiss

Passover, one of the most significant Jewish holidays, commemorates the Israelites’ dramatic liberation from slavery in Egypt. Rooted in the Book of Exodus, this ancient story is more than a historical recounting—it’s a powerful narrative of redemption, sacrifice, and divine deliverance. Interestingly, for Christians, Passover also holds deep symbolic connections to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Passover story begins with the Israelites oppressed under Pharaoh’s rule.
#39. Waffle House

Jan 24, 2025 | mtstandard.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 56%-- Popularity among boomers: 53%-- Popularity among Gen X: 43%-- Popularity among millennials: 64%Waffle House is one of the biggest franchises in the United States, consisting of more than 1,900 locations across 25 states. The first Waffle House launched in Avondale Estates, Georgia, where partners Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner opened their restaurant on Labor Day of 1955.
#45. Hardee's

Jan 24, 2025 | siouxcityjournal.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 54%-- Popularity among boomers: 50%-- Popularity among Gen X: 48%-- Popularity among millennials: 55%Established in 1960 in Greenville, North Carolina, Hardee's quickly gained popularity for its charbroiled burgers and biscuits. The chain merged with Carl's Jr. in the '90s under the parent company CKE Restaurants, but the two brands maintain distinct regional identities. Hardee's operates over 1,800 locations, mostly in the Midwest and Southeast.
#7. Olive Garden

Jan 24, 2025 | buffalonews.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 65%-- Popularity among boomers: 59%-- Popularity among Gen X: 64%-- Popularity among millennials: 67%Olive Garden is a fast-casual Italian restaurant that caters to families looking for tasty pasta without breaking the bank. The company was founded in 1982 as General Mills' first original restaurant. It is famous for its menu specials like unlimited breadsticks, salads, and soups, along with its never-ending pasta bowls.
#38. Denny's

Jan 24, 2025 | buffalonews.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 56%-- Popularity among boomers: 58%-- Popularity among Gen X: 62%-- Popularity among millennials: 55%Harold Butler and Richard Jezak opened a donut stand in 1953 called Danny's Donuts, aiming to serve the best coffee and donuts 24 hours a day. The name became Denny's Coffee Shops in 1959 and finally Denny's in 1961. Since then, the breakfast joint—still open 24 hours daily—has expanded with more than 1,500 restaurants globally.
#35. Buffalo Wild Wings

Jan 24, 2025 | buffalonews.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 58%-- Popularity among boomers: 44%-- Popularity among Gen X: 58%-- Popularity among millennials: 60%After moving to Ohio from Buffalo, New York, Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery were hankering for Buffalo-style wingsâ€”only to discover nowhere to satiate their craving existed. The pair opened their restaurant in 1982, and Buffalo Wild Wings has since become an international craze with over 1,300 U.S. locations and more across the globe.
#34. Red Lobster

Jan 24, 2025 | buffalonews.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 58%-- Popularity among boomers: 54%-- Popularity among Gen X: 52%-- Popularity among millennials: 61%Bill Darden started Red Lobster in Lakeland, Florida, in 1968 with a single restaurant. Today, there are more than 700 Red Lobster joints around the world. Red Lobster is a family-friendly restaurant with a mission to bring inexpensive seafood to the masses. The menu always includes a fresh catch of the day, in addition to lobster, shrimp, steaks, and sides.
#42. Jimmy John's

Jan 24, 2025 | fredericksburg.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 55%-- Popularity among boomers: 46%-- Popularity among Gen X: 49%-- Popularity among millennials: 64%Jimmy John's was founded in 1983 in Charleston, Illinois, by Jimmy John Liautaud. It originally served just four sandwiches, but its focus on fresh ingredients and quick service helped the restaurant expand. The chain now boasts over 2,600 U.S. locations and is known for its "freaky fast" rewards and customizable menu of sandwiches.
#42. Jimmy John's

Jan 24, 2025 | dothaneagle.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 55%-- Popularity among boomers: 46%-- Popularity among Gen X: 49%-- Popularity among millennials: 64%Jimmy John's was founded in 1983 in Charleston, Illinois, by Jimmy John Liautaud. It originally served just four sandwiches, but its focus on fresh ingredients and quick service helped the restaurant expand. The chain now boasts over 2,600 U.S. locations and is known for its "freaky fast" rewards and customizable menu of sandwiches.
#41. LongHorn Steakhouse

Jan 24, 2025 | journalnow.com | Jonathan Weiss

- Positive opinion score: 55%-- Popularity among boomers: 62%-- Popularity among Gen X: 55%-- Popularity among millennials: 53%First opened in 1981 in Atlanta as LongHorn Steaks Restaurant & Saloon, LongHorn Steakhouse is a casual dining steak joint with more than 520 locations around the United States. The chain is owned and operated by Darden Restaurants, whose portfolio includes Olive Garden, Yard House, and The Capital Grille.