Latest Restaurant Press Releases

El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced today the appointment of restaurant industry veteran Dennis Farrow to the position of chief operating officer. In this role, Farrow oversees operations for the company’s 400 restaurants (a combination of company-owned and franchise locations) and…
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Smashburger, the fast-casual “better burger” concept restaurant sweeping the nation, is preparing to have Louisvillians’ mouths watering. The restaurant will open its first Louisville location on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, with a subsequent location planned to open in the coming…
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Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” concept, has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge taking place August 22nd through 28th in Colorado. The premier racing event will take place over seven consecutive days and showcase…
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CB Holding Corp. has announced today that it and all of its subsidiaries have filed a Joint Plan of Reorganization and related disclosure statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.  The Plan effectuates an agreement between…
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Stripes Restaurants Inc., a licensed franchisee of T.G.I. Friday’s, has taken over ownership of San Mateo and Cupertino T.G.I. Friday’s locations. Stripes Restaurants Inc. is a Northern California based company.  This is the first time in over a decade that…
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SONIC, America’s Drive-In, is adding three new additions to its team of breakfast burritos. Each of the new burritos – The Ultimate Meat & Cheese Breakfast Burrito, The Fiesta Steak Breakfast Burrito and The Steak & Egg Breakfast Burrito –…
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What started as a modest burger shack in a Virginia strip mall has exploded into America’s fastest-growing restaurant chain, with five stores opening each week. Five Guys serves up made-to-order burgers with beef that’s never frozen and absurdly large servings…
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Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. today announced results for the second quarter of 2011. Comparable store sales were virtually flat at (0.2%) compared to the same quarter of 2010, representing an improvement of 140 basis points from the first quarter of…
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Ark Restaurants Corp. has reported financial results for the third quarter ended July 2, 2011. Effective October 3, 2010, the Company adopted amendments to ASC 810 (formerly FASB Statement of Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 167—Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“SFAS No 167”)).…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest quick serve barbecue restaurant in the country, launches a new location in Fort Worth at 6219 Oakmont Blvd, which will be owned and operated by Kyle and Mike Dawson. “We wanted to invest in something…
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Benihana Inc., operator of the nation’s largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today announced that it has hired David Flanery as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Formerly Chief Financial Officer at Papa John’s International Inc., Mr. Flanery will…
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CiCi’s Pizza, home of the endless pizza buffet, announces the newest addition to its American Classics line — the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza. CiCi’s American Classics line showcases the unique flavor traditions of the USA and includes the recently introduced Cheeseburger…
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Smashburger is backing up their recent growth by promoting and adding new members within their executive positions. Greg Creighton is now President of the chain as well as Chief Operating Officer. Chris Chang was hired to fill the Senior Vice…
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While web experts can’t understand why the restaurant industry produces some of the worst websites, they do agree that the problem is widespread. A restaurant website should clearly explain the menu, hours and address. Unfortunately, most websites are full of…
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Independent Atlanta restaurants pushed through the second quarter with strong sales increases, according to a recent survey by Atlanta accounting firm NetFinancials. But separate data show times remain troubled for independent restaurants around the country. In Atlanta, sales at restaurants…
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Casual diners in North Carolina are flocking to get hepatitis A vaccines after a server at an Olive Garden in Fayetteville told her bosses she tested positive for the virus. Roughly 2,000 people who ate at the restaurant on one…
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Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. may struggle to duplicate the loyalty of its northeastern customers as the doughnuts-and-coffee chain expands across the U.S. Dunkin’ has “really not been proven west of the Mississippi, but it does have a cult-like following in…
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T.G.I. Friday’s, known for its energetic bar and restaurant experience, announces plans to expand its licensed retail business by targeting new licensees in the food, beverage and home goods categories. The decision to invest additional resources into its licensing program…
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FREEBIRDS World Burrito, known for offering “way more choices” to custom-build rockin’ burritos, salads, nachos, tacos and more, announced today it will open two new locations in Texas, bringing the system wide total to 54. The two new FREEBIRDS are…
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