Popeyes is again offering their famous Pay Day Deal due to consumer demand. On March 23 Popeyes’ restaurants will sell eight pieces of fried chicken for $4.99. The deal will not be available at any other time, and the meal is only available at participating locations. Customers can add four biscuits and a large side for an additional $5.
To celebrate the start of the new season, homestyle restaurant chain Cracker Barrel is revealing a new, revamped Spring menu. New offerings include Sweet Southern Peach Iced Tea, shrimp and grits, multi-grain pancakes and salads featuring fresh berries. Over 10 new dishes were added with the Spring menu, and they will only be available until May 22nd.
The company that owns and operates Bruegger’s bakeries has been acquired by Le Duff America. The chain restaurants feature sandwiches, salads and soups as well as desserts and coffee. Currently the second largest bakery chain in North America, Bruegger’s brands include Timothy’s Coffees of the World, Michael’s Baguettes and the Canadian mmmuffins. Le Duff America is a branch of the French Company Le Duff SA.
Schedulefly has released a new book that compiles the experience and knowledge of 21 North American restaurant owners. The book, titled “Restaurant Owners Uncorked”, contains interviews and success stories from restaurants in the U.S and Canada. The book covers many of the topics new restaurant owners are confused by, such as the importance of bookkeeping, the problems with chain restaurants and many other issues.
Burger King‘s seven year run with ad agency CP&B has ended after a string of controversial ads and slow growth. With six consecutive quarters of dropping sales, the company must now make some critical moves to maintain their position as the second largest burger chain against Wendy’s. Ads with religious and sexual content caused trouble with franchisees and consumers.
The popular ButterBurger at Culver’s restaurant, named for its buttered bun, now comes in the new Three Cheese ButterBurger option as well. Cheddar, Swiss and American cheeses made fresh in Wisconsin all top the beef patty. Other ButterBurger options include the Cheddar ButterBurger and the Cheddar ButterBurger with Bacon.
The family of Katelyn Carlson, a seventh-grader who died last year after consuming peanuts at a school party, has decided to sue the restaurant that provided the meal. The school system claims that the teachers advised the Chinese restaurant to use no peanut products in the food due to the student’s severe peanut allergy. The family is pressing charges for wrongful death.
Red Robin chain restaurants are holding their annual Tip-A-Cop fund raising event on March 26. Local police officers will serve restaurant guests to raise money for the Special Olympics. Nearly 350 restaurant locations will participate in the event. The company will also donate .50 cents from any bill that contains both a Gourmet Burger and a Coca Cola product throughout the week.
Fried chicken chain restaurant Chester’s has opened another international location in the new airport in the Dominican Republic. Adding a restaurant in the Las Americas JFPG International Airport helps bring the Chester’s brand to customers from around the world. IMC Caribe helped develop the new food court based location.