Latest Restaurant Press Releases

BRIO Tuscan Grille, a Bravo | Brio Restaurant Group concept, opened its second New Jersey location today at The Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton. This is the fifth BRIO Tuscan Grille to open in 2011 and the sixth restaurant for…
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Despite the critics, some New York restaurants torn by reviews, are still a buzzing destination for tourists and locals. ‘Unappealing.” “Undistinguished.” “Better suited to coal mining than supping.” Hardly the kind of reviews a restaurant wants to hear.  And yet,…
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The boss of an Italian restaurant is defiantly telling customers that they have to eat pizza – or leave. The Santa Maria Pizzeria in Ealing has other items on the menu, such as salad, but every order must be pizza.…
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Texas restaurants are slowly recovering from the recession, but difficult conditions remain because of rising food and utility prices and consumer spending caution, industry officials say. “It’s still really tough out there,” said Wendy Saari, vice president for marketing with…
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Smashburger is becoming almost as well known for their community involvement as they are for their famous, fresh menu options. This time, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) receiving the support. In honor of October, the official month of BCA, the…
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The week of Oct. 10, Whataburger will launch an all-new marketing campaign reflecting the customer loyalty, employee pride, and craveable menu that has set the burger icon apart since 1950. The new documentary-style campaign features actual customers and employees across…
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Friendly Ice Cream Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively “Friendly’s”), the operator of Friendly’s restaurants and a nationwide distributor of ice cream products, announced today that the Company has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy…
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The National Restaurant Association took its jobs message to Capitol Hill today, sharing with congressional staff the economic significance of tourism and business travel to the United States. “With the travel and tourism industry driving a significant portion of sales…
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Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will be opening in Denton, Texas, on October 10th at 217 East Hickory Street. It will be located just off of the downtown square one block from the A-Train station. This Mellow, which marks the fourth…
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Chef Cliff Pleau and Master Sommelier George Miliotes talk about Seasons 52 Fresh Grill as a culture. “The point of Seasons 52 is as much about influencing the industry,” said Pleau, the senior director of culinary for the nationwide brand.…
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The most controversial ordinance on this year’s municipal ballot, an initiative that would force most businesses to give employees nine days of annual paid sick leave, is dividing the city’s restaurant industry, pitting most of the servers and cooks against…
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In its unwavering effort to bring guests the best California-grown food in globally-inspired dishes, True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach will introduce its new fall menu on October 4. The new menu will feature 13 added seasonal dishes featuring autumn’s essential…
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Nearly 70 years after inventing deep dish pizza, Uno’s is introducing a new deep dish crust in honor of National Pizza Month. Uno’s invented deep dish pizza in 1943 and this is another industry first. The nine-grain deep dish crust…
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Charles and Kelly Wilson are thrilled to be opening a new Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers in Cumming, Georgia, on October 10th. Kelly states, “We have some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment attractions in the area, and Mellow Mushroom…
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Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. has announced that it and its parent company and subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions to restructure under Chapter 11 to facilitate the Company’s ongoing capital restructuring. The corporate restructuring process will not impact the Company’s restaurants…
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Wingstop’s same store sales for the third quarter are up 5.6 percent over the same quarter last year, and up 4.7 percent for the year-to-date, marking more than eight consecutive years of positive sales for the brand. “That we have…
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Red Mango, the chain rated #1 for smoothies and frozen yogurt in the country by Zagat, has signed a marketing and sponsorship agreement with Mizzou Sports Properties, the multi-media rights holder for Mizzou Athletics. In a new sponsorship to deliver…
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