Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Renowned for hearty, oversized portions and piping hot subs, Firehouse Subs is becoming a beverage innovator with the launch of Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all of its 437 restaurants. With Coca-Cola Freestyle, visitors to Firehouse Subs locations across the country…
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Dairy Queen, an international retail food and treat category leader, is expanding into Guatemala. The company has signed an agreement with franchisee Grupo Buen Rollo to open 15 locations throughout Guatemala by 2015. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, the Dairy Queen…
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Dunkin’ Brands Group, the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has reported results for the quarter ended June 25, 2011.  “We delivered strong results for the quarter as a result of our continued focus on driving comparable store sales,…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit launches a third location in Virginia today, as Terry and Lisa Henshaw open the largest quick serve barbecue restaurant in the country, at 7037 A Forest Hill Avenue in Richmond. “Opening our own restaurant is a dream…
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Adding apples to all McDonald’s Corp Happy Meals starting in September is a healthy decision by the world’s largest hamburger chain — at least for apple suppliers. Currently 10 to 12 percent of Happy Meals are sold with a side…
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Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), one of America’s largest full-service family restaurant chains, today reported results for its second quarter ended June 29, 2011. Second Quarter Summary System-wide same-store sales increased 2.0% with a 2.6% increase at company units and 1.8%…
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The editors of Food Network Magazine, the best-selling epicurean title on the newsstand, set out to find the best pizza in each state and now, in the September issue, they reveal the winners. The winning pizzas, from by-the-book classics, like…
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House of Blues Entertainment unveiled its restaurant, “Crossroads at House of Blues,” a new dining experience featuring a menu created by noted celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez, known to millions of television viewers for his popular appearances on numerous FoodNetwork shows…
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Tossed, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced it has signed an agreement with a franchise group to bring the chain’s healthy cuisine to the newly renovated “The Cafes at Boca” in the upscale Town Center…
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DineEquity, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. “Our second quarter results demonstrate another impressive performance by the team at Applebee’s, where…
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Heeding consumer demand for delicious, feel-good comfort food, Veggie Grill has announced plans to expand into the Portland, OR market.Thousands of fans from around the country who visit Veggie Grill’s restaurants love its contemporary, fast casual, meat-free cuisine. This is…
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Phillips Seafood has announced the opening of two new airport restaurant locations: Newark Liberty International as well as Harrisburg International Airport bringing the total to nine successful airport restaurant operations.  Both full service locations feature a traditional Phillips menu offering…
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Kona Grill, an American grill and sushi bar, today announced the promotion of Larry Ryback from Senior Vice President of Operations to Chief Operating Officer. “Over the past 18 months, Larry has successfully led our operations team through various menu…
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has announced the appointment of Denny Marie Post as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Ms. Post will be responsible for the development and execution of Red Robin’s brand strategies and product innovation, overseeing the…
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