Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Cheap eats are making a rapid-fire return to fast food. As the economy continues to tank and unemployment in the core 18- to 24-year-old target hovers near 20%, some of the biggest names in fast food — from Pizza Hut…
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Some restaurant chains are turning to the bottle during the rough economy, but the liquoring up has produced mostly headaches, not happiness. Outlets that specialize in quick and cheap daytime meals — including Starbucks, Sonic and Guy & Gallard, the…
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The hamburger category may be dominated by the big three — McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s — but smaller chains such as Five Guys, and even smaller chains like Smashburger and The Counter, have bright-looking futures. Most of the biggest…
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Church’s Chicken, the global quick service restaurant chain, today announced the appointment of Jim Hyatt as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Hyatt brings to Church’s Chicken more than 35 years of experience at all levels of restaurant operations, most…
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CEC Entertainment has appointed Scott A. McDaniel as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Mr. McDaniel will lead all aspects of marketing, public relations, guest relations and showroom entertainment for CEC Entertainment. Mr. McDaniel will join the…
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It’s not just a traditional Oktoberfest celebration at Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill locations in the western United States. Take the German beer and brats of Oktoberfest, add some modern Asian flavor and cook it in a wok,…
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Innovation is the name of the game at Popeyes, and it’s culinary “dream” team continues an undefeated season with its fourth new Limited Time Offer for 2011 – Popeyes new Dip’n Chick’n; chicken breast fillets cut into perfect chicken dippers…
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Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” concept, is pleased to announce it is bringing its Chicago-inspired Windy City burger to its restaurants nationwide for a limited time from September 26 through October 30. Starting today, SmashFans across the country…
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Denny’s Corporation has announced that Casanova Pendrill will become its new Hispanic agency of record effective October 2011. Casanova Pendrill, a leading integrated Hispanic advertising agency based in California, will handle all creative duties targeting the Hispanic audience for the…
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Domino’s Pizza has introduced three Artisan Pizza flavors: Spinach & Feta, Italian Sausage & Pepper Trio and Tuscan Salami & Roasted Veggie. “We have never launched anything that showcases our quality ingredients and craftsmanship quite like Artisan Pizza,” said Patrick…
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Battling with low operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be especially hard hit during poor economic times. However, recent Mintel research reveals that indies may have some advantages over their…
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The winningest coach in National Football League History and restaurateur Don Shula is kicking off his newest concept, SHULA BURGER. The first location will open in Islamorada, Florida (in the Keys) by the end of the year. Other planned locations…
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The MONOPOLY Game at McDonald’s is back in nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants starting tomorrow, bringing with it one in four odds of winning, multiple ways to play and millions of fantastic prizes everyday. This year, customers can find MONOPOLY Game…
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CiCi’s Pizza, home of the endless pizza buffet, announces Publicis Dallas as its new agency of record as the company continues its “Build the Brand” growth strategy to add another 500 restaurants in 8-10 years. Publicis Dallas will handle the…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. expands in north Texas, opening the first location in Garland at 1413 W. Buckingham Road under the direction of local franchisee, Kevin Tran. “What I love most about Dickey’s is that it is award-winning Texas Barbecue…
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Wendy’s is giving its cheeseburgers a complete “taste-lift” by totally reinventing it – beef patty, bun and toppings — and aptly naming it Dave’s Hot ‘N Juicy Cheeseburger. An homage to Wendy’s founder, Dave Thomas, the cheeseburger is the hottest…
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OpenTable has pulled information from over 10 million reviews from diners to compile their newest Diner’s Choice Awards for the Top 50 foodie restaurants. 14 of the top 50 positions were claimed by restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area.…
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I have a love-hate relationship with Yelp, especially when it comes to choosing a restaurant. I love the idea: I can be walking down the street in New York, tap into Yelp on my phone, and soon I’ve got this…
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One Market, the popular Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco’s Financial District, adds a 4% surcharge to bills that it tells customers it is collecting to help comply with a 2008 city law requiring businesses to provide health benefits for workers.…
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Orlando-based Darden Restaurants has major plans for growth, expecting to bring in as much as 50 percent more revenue within the next five years. The company outlined those goals at its annual shareholder’s meeting Thursday in Orlando. Darden generated $7.5…
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