Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. builds on its Minnesota presence with the opening of a new location at 1316 South Frontage Road in Hastings under the direction of franchisees Jay Wiese and Dan Finley. “Opening the doors to our own Dickey’s…

The owner of a Chick-fil-A franchise in Rocky Mount has reached a milestone after 25 years of doing business locally. At 16 years old, Bill Lehnes went to work at a Chick-fil-A store. “It’s pretty much all I’ve ever done,”…

Quiznos is re-releasing an updated version of one of their most popular sandwiches. The Black Angus on Rosemary Parmesan sub offers a more elegant and high-end dining experience than is usually found in a sandwich shop. The chain hopes that…

Applebee’s is one of America’s favorite locations for enjoying the fall football season each year, and this year will be no different. Gather up your football loving family and friends and enjoy this season’s games on the screens at your…

Cracker Barrel got a double headache Tuesday morning. First, its largest shareholder launched a website criticizing the managers and asking for a seat on the board of directors. A few hours later, the restaurant chain announced that its quarterly net…

Ling & Louie’s, LLC and Savory Investments, LLC have reached agreement to open a new Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill in Reno, Nevada. The Reno location will be a franchise of the Ling & Louie’s concept, and will…

Get out your best lederhosen and prepare for a one-of-kind Oktoberfest-inspired feast. Now through November 6, Red Robin – the gourmet burger expert for more than 40 years – is featuring The Oktoberfest Bürger – a toasted pretzel bun slathered…

It started as a simple idea: provide fresh, healthy, made-to-order, entrée-sized salads as an alternative food offering for customers on the go. Saladworks Chairman and CEO John Scardapane developed the concept while working as a chef at a southern New…

Dave & Buster’s, Inc. has announced results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2011. Total revenues increased 0.6% to $128.7 million in the second quarter of 2011, compared to $127.9 million in the second quarter of 2010. The year-over-year…

From September 18-24, the simple act of eating out can help Washington-D.C.-based Share Our Strength fight childhood hunger. Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry is a week-long fundraising program in which thousands of consumers nationwide join with…

After becoming acquainted with barbecue while working in Texas, Orlin and Gene Skyberg made the decision to open their own Dickey’s Barbecue restaurant in Gallup, New Mexico. “I was born and raised near the Gallup area, but left for college.…

Seasons 52, the highly-acclaimed fresh grill and wine bar, will introduce its new autumn menu on September 20. Known for its seasonally inspired menus and fresh approach to dining, Seasons 52 meets the demands of today’s culinary-savvy consumer, offering a…

This Fall, Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand, WOWs you with great tasting, better-for-you beverage and food choices that support and simplify healthy eating all day long.  Diet Diva Tara Gidus, a registered Dietician /Nutritionist and nationally…

Dickey’s Barbecue will host the national barbecue eating contest for the southwest region in San Antonio, TX on Friday, September 16. “It’s exciting to be a part of the national competition, we can’t wait to see the competition,” said Roland…

BRIO Tuscan Grille, a Bravo Brio Restaurant Group concept, opened its first Utah location today at the Fashion Place Mall in Murray. This is the fourth BRIO Tuscan Grille to open in 2011 and the fifth restaurant for BBRG this…

The swiftly growing fast-casual concept, Corner Bakery Cafe, extends its reach into the North East with two newly announced franchise agreements that will bring 15 new bakery cafe locations to New York state in the next six years. Franchisee and…

With expansion plans in place for Dickey’s Barbecue in Florida, Hicham Kehdy jumps on board by signing a franchise agreement for a Miramar location. “Following a friend’s recommendation, we drove to the nearest location to give Dickey’s Barbecue a try.…

Hundreds of restaurants across New Jersey are taking reservations for New Jersey Restaurant Association (NJRA) Statewide Restaurant Week, proclaimed by Governor Chris Christie to be September 18-25, 2011. The official NJRA Restaurant Week website, www.DineOutNJ.com, provides information on participating restaurants…