Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Chevys Fresh Mex announced in honor of National Taco Day, Tuesday, October 4th, guests are invited to visit Chevys and receive one Free Taco.  Guests can receive a free taco when they download the free taco coupon at Chevys facebook…
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Technomic has examined the menus of over 100 independent restaurants to compile their new report on upcoming food trends. Beverages like coffee, soda and tea are being used as ingredients in dishes more than ever. These include pork chops brined…
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McDonald’s has brought back their Monopoly game to over 14,000 national restaurants. Players have a one in four chance of winning with prizes ranging from free food to $1 million dollar. Resort vacations, Redbox rentals, and motorcycles are also included.…
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In a new ad for Chili’s, the 36-year-old restaurant chain, an office worker in his 20s approaches the cubicle of a co-worker, and asks, “Hey Jill, you want to go to Chili’s tonight?” She swivels in her chair, smiles, and…
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The Friendly’s restaurant chain is preparing for a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and potential sale, said people familiar with the matter. Friendly Ice Cream Corp., which employs roughly 10,000 people and operates more than 500 restaurants known for sundaes…
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Beginning Oct. 3, Saladworks customers will earn points for every item purchased – from salads and wraps to cookies and drinks – and be able to redeem them at any participating store. With the Fresh Fan Club card, fans will…
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GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided Blue Ribbon BBQ, LLC, a Famous Dave’s of America franchisee, $9 million for refinancing of existing debt and a partner buyout. Funding was provided through GE Capital’s bank affiliate, GE Capital Financial Inc. “GE…
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Noodles & Company, the restaurant that serves made-to-order noodles, salads, soups and sandwiches inspired from around the world is opening its first restaurant in Riverdale on Thursday, October 6th at 10:30 a.m. The new restaurant will be located at 44193…
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Noodles & Company, the restaurant that serves noodles, salads and sandwiches inspired from around the world, is scheduled to open its first restaurant in North Dakota in Fargo on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. The new restaurant is…
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Tavern International LLC, a recently formed licensing sales and marketing concern, has acquired the use of the name of arguably the world’s most famous independent restaurant brand, Tavern on the Green, valued at $19 million in 2008.  The acquisition took…
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National Coffee Day is today, and to celebrate, Dunkin’ Donuts is shining the spotlight on its loyal coffee fans across the nation by offering a chance to win an appearance in one of the brand’s advertisements.  Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day,…
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Darden Restaurants Inc.’s fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 5.8% as the casual-dining company continues to face the same problems of fiscal 2011: higher commodity costs, declining guests at Olive Garden and increasingly cost-conscious consumers. Darden, which also operates Red Lobster and…
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Here’s why your Starbucks (SBUX) barista is all smiles these days: The popular hub of latte lovers and Frappuccino sippers is rolling. Despite the tumultuous market that has battered many consumer-facing companies, shares of Starbucks hit an all-time high last…
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Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a relationship with Meijer, a Great Lakes region supercenter chain and grocery retailer based in Michigan. The partnership calls for Quiznos…
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Trendy restaurants come and go, generating lots of media buzz and remaining impossibly crowded and difficult to get into immediately after opening. But then, usually just a few months later, the fickle hip crowd moves on to another new find…
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Marking its first venture outside the US market, Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. announced today that it has awarded a multi-unit franchise agreement to Famous Ribs of Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd. The…
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Finally, some positive news on the economic front that even Wall Street brokers can sink their teeth into: You don’t have to spend $50 or $100 for a lavish lunch anymore in the Big Apple. That’s because the venerable Old…
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October is National Cookie Month, but Erma of Max & Erma’s just couldn’t wait any longer. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 28, Max & Erma’s guests can enjoy free chocolate chip cookies. That’s this Wednesday and every Wednesday until, well, Erma gets…
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GFG Management, LLC announced today that, due to increasing interest from potential franchisees, it has added new October online presentation dates to help veterans learn more about the recently announced Great American Patriot Program. Additionally, the company has increased the…
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