Episode 548: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s latest tariff order, this time a 25% tax on all auto imports. Then, Dollar Tree was sold to private equity firms for $1 billion after years of struggling. Also, Wall Street bonuses are heftier than ever, reaching a new record $47.5 billion. Yowza.Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from The Atlantic’s bombshell leaked war plans report, March Madness, and the hottest new show on Netflix. Finally, the MLB season kicks off with some exciting headlines. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Learn more at sophos.com Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - 'The Office' Celebrates 20 Years 02:45 - 25% Car Tariffs 08:00 - Family Dollar Sold for $1 Billion 10:45 - Wall Street Bonuses 14:30 - Neal’s Numbers 23:45 - MLB Opening Day
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Good morning, Brew Daily Show. I'm Neil Freiman. And I'm Toby Howell. Today, Toyotathon is on hold after President Trump announced 25% tariffs on foreign cars.
Then Dollar Tree is offloading Family Dollar for $1 billion. It's Thursday, March 27th. Let's ride. Let's ride.
In today's edition of Wanna Feel Old, The Office premiered on NBC 20 years ago this week, and the nostalgia marketing is in full swing. The restaurant chain Chili's, which played a major role in The Office, announced it would open its first location in the show's setting of Scranton, Pennsylvania on April 7th. But it won't be any old Chili's.
It'll have chalk art mural decor that matches Chili's locations in the early 2000s. Pay homage to the chain's many cameos on the show. And Brimback, the awesome blossom onion appetizer that was pulled from menus in 2008. Of course, several members of the Office cast are being enlisted in an ad campaign. Toby, will you feel God in that Chili's?
I mean, everything Chili's touches these days turns to baby-backed gold. Sales at restaurants opened for at least a year, about 31% last quarter. That is the third straight quarter of double-digit growth. Remember the triple-dipper appetizer that went viral on TikTok? Mozzarella sticks pulling apart. It's still powering sales growth.
And in 2023, Chili's actually brought back its I want my baby back, baby back, baby back ribs commercial. So clearly they are leading into this nostalgia vibe, which is super in right now. And I do tell you what, Neil, I actually do feel God in this Chili's tonight. Now a word from our sponsor, Sophos. Businesses are usually told to pick one, strong cybersecurity or simple cybersecurity.
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