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J&J Snack Foods Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Revenue of $348.3M and Net Earnings Growth of 9.8%

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Dan Fachner, J&J Snack Foods Chairman, President and CEO, commented, “J&J Snack Foods continues to execute on our long-term strategy while managing through a softer consumer environment.

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  • Dan Fachner, J&J Snack Foods Chairman, President and CEO, commented, “J&J Snack Foods continues to execute on our long-term strategy while managing through a softer consumer environment.
  • Fiscal first quarter net sales declined approximately 1%, in line with trends in the overall industry.
  • This resulted in healthy bottom-line growth, including a 20.6% increase in adjusted operating income and a 19.4% increase in adjusted EBITDA.
  • J&J Snack Foods Corp. will host a conference call to discuss results and business outlook on February 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HOUSE OF COOL, A LEADER IN PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES FOR PREMIUM ANIMATED SERIES AND MOVIES

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

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  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Under the agreement, WildBrain will acquire full ownership of House of Cool.
  • Additionally, there is an earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of tax credits earned up to closing.
  • House of Cool is recognized as one of the very best pre-production companies in the global animation industry.

Hershey Adds Extra Delight to the Most Popular Holiday Traditions with a Sweet Candy Pairing Guide

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Monday, December 12, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey knows the holidays are a special time of year for making extra sweet memories with loved ones whether that is enjoying your favorite holiday treat with HERSHEY'S KISSES on top or going to look at holiday lights. In fact, according to a new survey from Hershey conducted with OnePoll*, a majority of people agree that it is important to celebrate traditions around the holiday season. To make all those cherished, sacred traditions just a little bit sweeter this season, Hershey created a special candy pairing guide designed to perfectly match one of its delicious holiday offerings with the most popular traditions unveiled in their recent survey. The guide features seasonal favorites like HERSHEY'S KISSES wrapped in festive foils and Reese's Trees, as well as new products like HERSHEY'S Holiday Bars.

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  • In fact, according to a new survey from Hershey conducted with OnePoll*, a majority of people agree that it is important to celebrate traditions around the holiday season.
  • To make all those cherished, sacred traditions just a little bit sweeter this season, Hershey created a special candy pairing guide designed to perfectly match one of its delicious holiday offerings with the most popular traditions unveiled in their recent survey.
  • The guide features seasonal favorites like HERSHEY'S KISSESwrapped in festive foils and Reese's Trees, as well as new products like HERSHEY'S Holiday Bars.
  • Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.

Hershey's Holiday Lineup Will Add Extra Sweetness to Your Traditions This Season

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season to bring back our most beloved holiday traditions and make sweet new memories with Hershey! Whether it's baking Peanut Butter Blossoms with loved ones, sipping a warm cup of hot chocolate by the fire, or finding just the right treat to bring to the party, Hershey's holiday products help complete the season. With classic favorites including festive HERSHEY'S KISSES chocolates and Reese's Peanut Butter Trees returning once again, and brand-new treats like HERSHEY'S Hot Chocolate Bombs on shelves this year, the company is adding sweet delights to the season. 

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  • These hot chocolate bombs are the perfect cozy companion to sip on as you wrap holiday gifts and a great stocking stuffer to boot!
  • To spread even more holiday cheer, Dr. Seuss's The Grinchand The Hershey Company are partnering once again to add magic to the season with Grinch-themed HERSHEY'S KISSESproducts.
  • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Hot Chocolate Bomb: Making a warm cup of hot chocolate with the first-ever HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Hot Chocolate Bomb is the perfect ritual to introduce to your family this holiday season.
  • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Holiday Bars: HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Holiday Bars feature 24 different seasonal images on its iconic pips including wreaths, stockings, snowflakes, stars, ornaments, and more.

Protect Your Reese's Candy This Halloween with the Reese's Secret Stash Trick-or-Treat Bag

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We all know that the Reese's brand is the number one Halloween candy brand – we mean duh – so it's no surprise Halloween Reese's Peanut Butter treats are the first to be taken or wanted in a trade from trick-or-treaters' hard-earned bag of candy.

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  • Thanks to the first-ever Reese's Secret Stash Trick-or-Treat Bag, people can now hide their most coveted Halloween candy, Reese's naturally, away from prying eyes and hands in a secret compartment.
  • "So, we decided it's time to help you keep those number one treats for yourself with the Reese's Secret Stash Trick-or-Treat bag that has a secret compartment for those precious chocolate and peanut butter treats."
  • Once out of sight from envious family and friends, unzip the bottom flap to access the best stash ever.
  • Just go Shop.Hersheys.com to purchase your 9.6oz bag of Reese's Peanut Butter Snack Sized Ghosts, Bats & Pumpkins,and gettheReese'sSecret Stash Trick-or-Treat Bag for free!

LITTLE CAESARS® AND MTN DEW® ANNOUNCE GAMING COMBO AND IN-GAME ITEMS AHEAD OF CALL OF DUTY®: MODERN WARFARE® II RELEASE*

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars® and MTN DEW® are always looking to keep their fans fueled up and ready to go. That's why the brands are joining forces ahead of the release of the new Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II, helping fans across the U.S. elevate their gaming experiences and excite their taste buds.

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  • Beginning Monday, October 17 through Saturday, December 31, gamers who order from Little Caesars can get their hands on unique codes that unlock Dual 2XP for Callof Duty: Modern Warfare II.
  • "Joining forces with our partners at Little Caesars gives us the opportunity to up the ante for fans by creating a meal combo that's designed to elevate their gaming experience."
  • "Little Caesars pizza is a perfect enhancement to a night of gaming," said Greg Hamilton, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Little Caesars.
  • In addition to the original MOUNTAIN DEW and DIET MOUNTAIN DEW, the permanent DEW product line includes MTN DEW KICKSTART, MOUNTAIN DEW CODE RED, MOUNTAIN DEW VOLTAGE, MTN DEW Zero Sugar, MTN DEW MAJOR MELON, MTN DEW MAJOR MELON Zero Sugar, MTN DEW SPARK and MTN DEW SPARK Zero Sugar.

No Need to Fear This Halloween…The Never-Ending KIT KAT® Trick-or-Treat Bowl is Here

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- That's right, the KIT KAT® brand is bringing a trick-or-treat bowl that never ends to fans this Halloween.  There's not much worse than walking up to a house on Trick-or-Treat night and seeing those dreaded "Please Take One" signs…especially when it's your favorite candy, KIT KAT® Bars.

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  • KIT KAT has devised a way to say "Take All You Want" by sharing this enchanted first-ever trick-or-treat bowl that never ends.
  • That's right grab a handful of KIT KAT treats and watch as more appear right before your very eyes!
  • "We prefer more treats than tricks here on the KIT KAT team, so we decided it's time this Halloween season to show what's up our sleeve," said Alex Herzog, associate brand manager of KIT KAT.
  • "No one wants to see that disappointed face at the trick-or-treat bowl, so KIT KAT conjured up a special bowl to have never-ending KIT KAT bars...literally, nothing could be better."

New Reese's Big Cup Stuffed with Reese's Puffs Cereal is The Epic Collab Everyone Needs

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- True success is self-made, which is why Reese's looked within for its latest collaboration. Introducing: Reese's Big Cup Stuffed with Reese's Puffs cereal.

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  • Introducing: Reese's Big Cup Stuffed with Reese's Puffs cereal.
  • The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate collides with fan-favorite Reese's Puffs cereal creating an absurdly unique Reese's experience.
  • "We're taking chocolate and peanut butter fandom to a new stratosphere by adding Reese's Puffs cereal to our Reese's Big Cup."
  • Fans can grab the new Reese's Big Cups Stuffed with Reese's Puffs cereal nationwide starting in November.

Auntie Anne's Introduces Its Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost for a Sweet & Salty Sip That Makes Saying Goodbye to Summer Oh So Satisfying

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Monday, September 26, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saying goodbye to summer has never been so sweet (and salty), but thanks to Auntie Anne's and an all new premium beverage offering, guests can enjoy the best of two flavorful worlds. Sure to satisfy any craving, the new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost is available now at Auntie Anne's locations nationwide for a limited time.

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  • Sure to satisfy any craving, the new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost is available now at Auntie Anne's locations nationwide for a limited time.
  • The Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost lusciously layers salty and sweet caramel syrup mixed with Hershey's frozen chocolate atop a bed of real whipped cream, and finished with a rich, buttery, and sea salted caramel sauce drizzled over whipped cream.
  • The perfect flavor trifecta, fans can "caramelize it" and enjoy the Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost alongside Auntie Anne's Original Pretzel Nuggets and Caramel Dip to get more sweet, more salty, and more caramel in each taste.
  • To learn more about Auntie Anne's new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost, visit AuntieAnnes.com and follow along on TikTok , Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter .

Little Caesars® Gets Fancy on National Pepperoni Pizza Day with Its First Ever Galleroni Where All Items Are $9.99

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Monday, September 19, 2022

DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars is rolling out the red carpet in honor of its new Old World Fanceroni Pepperoni Pizza and National Pepperoni Pizza Day.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars is rolling out the red carpet in honor of its new Old World Fanceroni Pepperoni Pizza and National Pepperoni Pizza Day.
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    "We're happy to give Little Caesars fans the chance to snag some limited-edition pizza swag for only $9.99," said Senior Vice President of Marketing for Little Caesars, Greg Hamilton.
  • "Just like our newest pizza, this National Pepperoni Pizza Day promotion gives customers the opportunity to get some upscale goods at really incredible prices."
  • The fancy pieces include pizza paintings inspired by well-known artwork, including a one-of-a-kind framed oil painting of a slice of Little Caesars pizza from artist Noah Verrier, pizza inspired furniture, a bedazzled purseroni and more.