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3 days ago | franchiseherald.com | Giuliano de Leon

Red Lobster is making waves this summer with the return of its beloved Crabfest. On Monday, 23 June 2025, the American dining chain confirmed the seasonal promotion is back, marking a major step in its recovery after filing for bankruptcy last year. Crabfest Returns with a Fresh TwistCrabfest, the brand's annual seafood celebration, promises a refreshed menu featuring bold new flavours. This year's lineup includes 10 new dishes designed to attract both loyal fans and first-time diners.

2 weeks ago | franchiseherald.com | Alex Rivers

Running a business isn't easy. You work long hours, take big risks, and put your own money and effort into building something of your own. It takes time, energy, and a lot of patience to grow. But even when you're careful, things can still go wrong. Accidents happen. Equipment can stop working. Sometimes, customers make complaints or things get stolen. That's why it's important to protect your business before problems show up.

Jan 24, 2025 | franchiseherald.com | Madz Dizon

Purdue Pharma, along with the Sackler family, has agreed to pay $7.4 billion to resolve claims related to their role in the opioid epidemic. The settlement, announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James, involves 15 states and is one of the largest settlements ever reached in the opioid litigation.

Jan 24, 2025 | franchiseherald.com | Madz Dizon

Fitbit, a Google-owned fitness technology company, will pay $12.25 million as part of a settlement with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The penalty stems from issues with its Ionic smartwatches, which were found to overheat and cause burns to customers. Fitbit Faces Backlash Over Ionic Smartwatch Burns, 78 US Injuries ReportedThe problem, which first surfaced in 2018, involved the devices' lithium-ion batteries.

Jan 24, 2025 | franchiseherald.com | Madz Dizon

First Aid Beauty has issued a nationwide recall of its popular Ultra Repair Cream after 2,756 jars intended for quarantine were mistakenly distributed to stores. The recall, announced on December 24, 2024, has been classified as a Class II risk by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning the product could cause temporary or reversible health effects, though serious risks are unlikely.