Last night, I had the privilege of attending the Heroes, Heart & Hope Gala, an annual event hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) in New York City.
One week after winning its fifth Emmy for βOutstanding Structured Reality Program,β ABCβs Shark Tank announced Raising Caneβs owner and founder Todd Graves as a Guest Shark on season 16 of the show, which launches Friday, October 18 at 8/7 p.m. CT on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
βIβm honored and excited to join the cast of ‘Shark Tank’ for season 16 alongside fellow Guest Sharks Kendra, Jamie, and Rashaun. As a long-time viewer and fan of the show, Iβm excited to bring my restaurant and business experience to entrepreneurs and help guide them as they build their brands,β said Graves. βAt my core, I love business and helping people succeed; and at the end of the day, itβs not about what you make, itβs about what you give. I know how it feels when someone takes a chance on you and it changes your life, and Iβm looking forward to doing that on the show.β
An embodiment of entrepreneurism and the American Dream, Graves opened doors to the first Raising Caneβs 28 years ago. Located across from the North Gates at LSU, the first Raising Caneβs β also known as βThe Mothershipβ β was the answer to a Chicken Finger dream that would ultimately become a Chicken Finger empire set to gross more than $10B by the end of the decade with more than 1,600 Restaurants. Currently, with more than 830 Restaurants across more than 40 states, Caneβs is one of the fastest growing Restaurant brands with zero plans of slowing down.
βGoing into this experience I wasnβt sure what to expect, but all the Sharks were so warm and welcoming to me and it was an incredible experience. Between production, crew and the Sharks, it truly is like one big family and I felt supported the entire time,β said Graves. βI was excited to compete with and learn from the best, and while we all joke around and give each other a hard time, we want to see each other succeed. Understanding a business, getting to know an entrepreneur, and striking a deal all within less than an hour was a fun challenge for me, and Iβm thankful for the help from Mark, Kevin, Lori, Daymond, and the entire ‘Shark Tank’ team.β
This month, Miss Peaches’ dad, Barstool Founder and pizza aficionado, Dave Portnoy, hosted his 2nd annual One Bite Pizza Festival presented by Tommy John.Β
Lauren Altman unveiled her Spring/Summer 2025 collection on September 10, 2024, in an invite-only presentation to fashion industry insiders and influences.
On Thursday, September 5, WNBA star Sophie Cunningham made waves both on and off the court as she partnered with Quest Nutrition, launching an exciting new lineup of protein-packed sweets. In a thrilling crossover of sports and nutrition, Cunningham proudly works the Quest logo on her jersey during her team, Phoenix Mercury’s recent game against the Washington Mystics. This collaboration marks a sweet twist in the world of fitness and indulgence.
Boy oh boy, is the Bronco a good time.
C’est magnifique! Paris has come to New York for New York Fashion Week.
If you thought brunch couldnβt get any more fabulous, think again! We ventured to Movida LoungeΒ in San Franciscoβs dynamic SoMa district, where Persian-Mexican fusion cuisine meets high-energy drag performances for an unforgettable Sunday experience.
Iβm excited to share the incredible ‘Flavors of Mexico‘ event with New York City and its distinguished people of influence. Over the course of three days, the Knickerbocker Hotel transported guests to the heart of Mexican culture, bringing the vibrant tastes and innovative mixology techniques of Mexico City to the St. Cloud Rooftop.
An βoasis in the middle of Sohoβ, Gilliganβs is a summertime-only restaurant that pops up from May to September offering coastal dishes such as lobster rolls and oysters.