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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Popular Mexican chain unexpectedly closing down local restaurant
If you're like many of us, you probably have a monthly or weekly tradition that involves going out for a bite to eat. Visiting a restaurant is one of the few luxuries many Americans can justify the cost of - even if the return on investment isn't exactly spectacular. Related: Self checkout: retail's saving grace or a gaping problem? Maybe that's because dining out is an experience and brings people together. Unlike many other things in today's technologically plugged-in world, going out for a meal tends to involve sitting down and actually having a conversation with other humans face to face. That's a rare luxury these days, especially when more businesses are hiring robots to do their customer-facing tasks. In fact, over 50% of Americans reported going out to eat at a restaurant at least once per month in 2025. That's a more frequent splurge than other types of consumer discretionary spending. which includes things like clothing or cosmetics. It may even sound like getting into this corner of retail is good business. But operating a restaurant certainly isn't exactly a failsafe way to make a mint in today's modern economy. There are still plenty of pitfalls associated with running one; they tend to be money pits from the very beginning. Anyone who's been in charge of accounting for a restaurant will tell you that their job was far from easy. Restaurants require a lot of cash up front to get started. Pricey equipment, high costs of quality food, labor, utilities, licenses, insurance, and perishables are all costly. More closings: Famous retailer closing 20 percent of stores amid alarming trendIconic 260-year-old retail chain closing down dozens of storesStruggling mall retailer closing more stores amid behavior changeTroubled mall chain weighs a sale amid worrying customer trend But it's not just the costs that make running a restaurant hard. Aside from being notorious money sucks, restaurants are a grind to operate from a people perspective, too. Reliable labor tends to be hard to find and highly seasonal. Kitchen and waitstaff are required to work long, inflexible hours during peak seasons like summers and holidays. And it's really hard to hold on to staff for more than a season or two. Plus, restaurants are in the business of pleasing customers, whose tastes can be incredibly fickle. All it takes is a few bad online reviews or word of mouth to tank your entire operation before it ever really gets off the ground. And sometimes, it can seem like you're doing everything right but still suffer from hard times. Such is the case with Azteca, a popular Mexican restaurant located in the Spokane, Wash., area. Related: Costco drops gold bar-style product customers are clamoring for The chain announced that its Northpointe Plaza location in Spokane will close at the end of June, on July 20, 2025, after a 22-year run in the area. "After 22 incredible years, our Spokane Northpointe Azteca location will be closing on July 20. We're so grateful to the community for making us part of your celebrations, traditions, and taco nights for over two decades," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. It first opened its doors in 2003 and has been hailed as a local favorite for popular dishes like fajitas, award-winning nachos, and margaritas. "Winner of many awards from both food writers and consumers, Azteca has been acclaimed as 'Best Overall Restaurant,' 'Best Mexican Restaurant,' 'Best Ethnic Restaurant,' and 'Best Restaurant to Take Kids To,'" the site reads. Azteca still has over 10 locations in the Pacific Northwest area. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Business Upturn
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Rosario Tijeras Season 4: Release date, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 18, 2025, 17:00 IST Last updated June 18, 2025, 10:47 IST The Mexican telenovela Rosario Tijeras is back with its highly anticipated Season 4, thrilling fans after a six-year hiatus. Known for its gripping mix of action, drama, and romance, the series has captivated audiences worldwide. In this SEO-friendly article, we dive into the confirmed release date, cast, plot details, and everything else you need to know about Rosario Tijeras Season 4. Rosario Tijeras Season 4 Release Date The wait is over! Rosario Tijeras Season 4 premieres on June 18, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. The return was first announced in May 2023, with filming kicking off on May 2, 2024, and wrapping up on August 5, 2024. Unlike the first three seasons, which aired on Azteca, this season will be available worldwide on Netflix, making it accessible to a broader audience. Fans in the United States and beyond can mark their calendars for this action-packed comeback, as Netflix has confirmed the global streaming release. Rosario Tijeras Season 4 Cast The core cast of Rosario Tijeras Season 4 brings back familiar faces while introducing new characters to the gritty underworld of Mexico City. Here's a look at the main players: Bárbara de Regil as Rosario Tijeras : The fierce and iconic protagonist, shaped by a traumatic past, continues her journey as a feared assassin. De Regil's return was a major highlight for fans, teased through her Instagram posts. Luis Alberti as Brandon : Rosario's brother, who remains a key figure in her life, navigating the dangerous criminal world alongside her. Luis Fernando Peña as El Papi : A street-smart character whose role expands in Season 4, balancing loyalty and survival. Peña's nuanced performance adds depth to the story. Samantha Acuña as Ruby : Rosario's teenage daughter, who takes center stage this season as she grapples with her mother's legacy. Roberto Sosa as Don Américo : A manipulative antagonist who poses a significant threat to Rosario and her family. Additional cast members include Iván Arana ( Gael ), Regina Reynoso ( Claudia ), Anette Michel ( Victoria ), and others, adding layers to the ensemble. Rosario Tijeras Season 4 Plot Details Rosario Tijeras Season 4 shifts its focus to Ruby, Rosario's teenage daughter, years after the emotional rollercoaster of Season 3. The story picks up decades later, with Ruby caught between a desire for a normal life and the dark legacy left by her mother. As Ruby uncovers secrets from Rosario's past, she becomes entangled in the criminal underworld her mother once fought to escape. Season 3 ended with Rosario making a heart-wrenching sacrifice to protect Ruby, leaving fans wondering about their fate. Season 4 explores the aftermath, with Rosario continuing to fight for her family's safety while facing old enemies. The narrative promises high-stakes action, emotional depth, and themes of vengeance, redemption, and family ties. Where to Watch Rosario Tijeras Season 4 Rosario Tijeras Season 4 will stream exclusively on Netflix starting June 18, 2025. Unlike previous seasons, it won't air on Azteca, making Netflix the go-to platform for fans worldwide. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Azteca Stadium to feature modern amenities for FIFA World Cup 2026
A hybrid field, updated locker rooms, elevators and hospitality zones are among the new features of Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. Ollamani, the sports entertainment company that owns the stadium, also confirmed Wednesday that Azteca will reopen March 26, which will be 75 days before the start of the World Cup as Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced recently. The centerpiece of the stadium's renovation is the people who visit it. Our main objective is to substantially improve their experience in every way, stadium director Felix Aguirre said in a statement. The iconic venue closed last May for renovations ahead of next year's 48-team competition hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. The 83,000-seat Azteca, which recently was renamed, will host five games including the tournament opener. It also hosted the first matches in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups. Ollamani, which is affiliated with Grupo Televisa, Mexico's largest television network, also said the stadium will have bigger capacity, but did not specify how many extra seats it will have. It will be the second time that Azteca has a hybrid pitch one was installed in 2018 but returned to natural grass a year later. The poor field conditions in November 2018 forced a last-minute change of venue for an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams. The pitch, being subjected to intensive use, will have a new ventilation and suction system, thereby achieving better recovery, stability and resistance, Ollamani said in a statement. The new locker rooms will be located at the center of the stadium under the luxury boxes and with a tunnel leading to the pitch. Before, they were located in the north and south part of it. The project includes new facilities in the competition areas, improving the experience of the player, fans and media in line with the most modern stadiums in the world," the company said. The plan includes installing large LED screens inside and outside the stadium. Before the renovations, the stadium had just two big screens that were installed in 2015. Ollamani did not provided specific details about elevators or escalators. In the past, the only way to move between the lower and upper sections was using an old ramp. The hospitality zones were also a necessity. The old stadium had a small concession area outside the venue, but inside there were no food courts and the fans were forced to buy from the vendors roaming the seating area. Among other renovations, the stadium owner also announced a new press box area, improved restrooms, a 200-unit CCTV surveillance system and a new sound system. Originally, a major renovation was planned including a shopping center and hotel, but residents of Santa rsula, a popular neighborhood located south of the capital, opposed them. Ollamani said that the facade and the roof will be renovated to improve the stadium appearance without losing its essence. Earlier in the year, images were released of work done on the pitch and the lower seats. The luxury boxes apparently haven't been touched because some owners refuse to release them to FIFA. The box owners recently filed a complaint with Mexico's consumer protection agency seeking clarity over use of the seating for the 2026 World Cup.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
FIFA World Cup 2026: Azteca Stadium in Mexico to feature hybrid field, modern amenities
A hybrid field, updated locker rooms, elevators and hospitality zones are among the new features of Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. Ollamani, the sports entertainment company that owns the stadium, also confirmed Wednesday (June 11, 2025) that Azteca will reopen March 26, which will be 75 days before the start of the World Cup as Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced recently. 'The centerpiece of the stadium's renovation is the people who visit it. Our main objective is to substantially improve their experience in every way,' stadium director Felix Aguirre said in a statement. The iconic venue closed last May for renovations ahead of next year's 48-team competition hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. The 83,000-seat Azteca, which recently was renamed, will host five games including the tournament opener. It also hosted the first matches in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups. Ollamani, which is affiliated with Grupo Televisa, Mexico's largest television network, also said the stadium will have bigger capacity, but did not specify how many extra seats it will have. It will be the second time that Azteca has a hybrid pitch — one was installed in 2018 but returned to natural grass a year later. The poor field conditions in November 2018 forced a last-minute change of venue for an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams. 'The pitch, being subjected to intensive use, will have a new ventilation and suction system, thereby achieving better recovery, stability and resistance,' Ollamani said in a statement. The new locker rooms will be located at the center of the stadium under the luxury boxes and with a tunnel leading to the pitch. Before, they were located in the north and south part of it. 'The project includes new facilities in the competition areas, improving the experience of the player, fans and media in line with the most modern stadiums in the world," the company said. The plan includes installing large LED screens inside and outside the stadium. Before the renovations, the stadium had just two big screens that were installed in 2015. Ollamani did not provided specific details about elevators or escalators. In the past, the only way to move between the lower and upper sections was using an old ramp. The hospitality zones were also a necessity. The old stadium had a small concession area outside the venue, but inside there were no food courts and the fans were forced to buy from the vendors roaming the seating area. Among other renovations, the stadium owner also announced a new press box area, improved restrooms, a 200-unit CCTV surveillance system and a new sound system. Originally, a major renovation was planned including a shopping center and hotel, but residents of Santa Úrsula, a popular neighborhood located south of the capital, opposed them. Ollamani said that the facade and the roof will be renovated 'to improve the stadium appearance without losing its essence.' Earlier in the year, images were released of work done on the pitch and the lower seats. The luxury boxes apparently haven't been touched because some owners refuse to release them to FIFA. The box owners recently filed a complaint with Mexico's consumer protection agency seeking clarity over use of the seating for the 2026 World Cup.
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Azteca Stadium Renovation for 2026 World Cup Underway
MEXICO CITY: Decades after hosting victories by Pele's Brazil and Diego Maradona's Argentina, Mexico City's legendary Azteca Stadium is undergoing a major revamp as it prepares to feature in an unprecedented third World Cup. Mexico's previous World Cups are widely regarded as two of the best ever, evoking the magic of Pele and the 1970 Brazil team and the genius of Maradona in the 1986 tournament won by Argentina. But the Azteca's glory has since faded, leaving the six-decade-old stadium in need of an overhaul before the 2026 World Cup, which Mexico will co-host with the United States and Canada. Construction has progressed 'considerably,' according to officials at the stadium, which will be the venue for five World Cup matches including the opening clash on June 11. With much of the renovation kept under wraps, even the man who oversaw the original construction of what he calls 'an icon of Mexican architecture and engineering' is unsure what to expect. 'I have no idea what it's going to look like, but I hope it turns out very well,' architect Luis Martinez del Campo told AFP. 'One flaw' For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA required more comfortable seating, Wi-Fi for spectators, and hybrid turf made from a combination of natural grass and synthetic fibers. The capacity will increase from 83,264 to 90,000. A major improvement will be a new players' tunnel. 'The stadium only has one flaw that we knew about since we were designing it,' said Martinez del Campo, now 90. Due to the location of a water drain, players previously arrived from the locker rooms through a tunnel behind the goal. Next year, they will burst into view at the side of the pitch. In February, the stadium's owner, Grupo Ollamani, revealed that investment in remodelling the venue had reached nearly $80 million. The next month, Ollamani said that it had agreed to rename the stadium after the Banorte bank in return for more than $100 million to continue the renovation. The sponsorship deal means the venue will be called Banorte Stadium for 12 years, to the dismay of fans. Martinez del Campo believes that while the Azteca Stadium name is 'timeless,' anyone who invests a lot of money in the venue 'deserves to have their name on it.' Since FIFA does not allow commercial names on stadiums during championships, it will be called Mexico City Stadium during the World Cup. VIP box row Controversy also surrounds the luxury boxes and seats that people bought to finance the stadium's construction, giving them the right to attend all the events there for 99 years after its inauguration in 1966. During the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, box and seat owners were allowed to attend matches, but FIFA wants to have access to all the seats by 2026. An association of box and seat owners is negotiating with stadium officials to defend its rights. The Azteca Stadium has hosted a record 19 World Cup matches, which will increase to 24 next year, including a third opening match. In the northern city of Monterrey, the remodeling continues at the BBVA Stadium, which will host four matches. The revamp required three major improvements, Alberto Molina, director of operations for local team C.F. Monterrey, told AFP. The pitch will also have a hybrid turf that workers aim to lay by next month, Molina said. The overhaul, which also includes remodeling the VIP boxes and expanding the press area, is on track to be completed this year, Molina said. At the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, which will also host four matches, a revamp involves new lighting and sound systems, high-speed Wi-Fi and hybrid turf. The city, located in one of Mexico's most crime-plagued states, will deploy several thousand police officers to provide security during the World Cup.
