Latest Restaurant Press Releases

El Pollo Loco is rolling out four Brand Nuevo Grilled Chicken Burritos. All, of course, are made by hand, and all feature plenty of the chain’s signature citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and are wrapped in a large flour tortilla grilled to…
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Benihana, the nation’s leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, has announced the August Chef’s Special, Hibachi Steak & Chicken for Two, a five-course feast for only $45 and Hibachi Mango Salmon for One, five courses for just $21.…
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Phillips Seafood announced that it will open an exciting new home in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at the award-winning Power Plant development, continuing 31 successful years as the flagship water front restaurant in Maryland. Phillips Baltimore represents an engaging new chapter…
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Fast food giant McDonald’s is making a bigger play in the mobile space with the launch of a new application that drives consumers to the nearest location and illustrates the company’s commitment to offer improved nutritional choices. The mobile app…
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Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. has announced that it has reached an agreement with lenders to waive and amend certain covenants as it works to revise its corporate capital structure. The company also reported that it made a $9.1 million interest…
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VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a Louisiana-based barbecue restaurant franchisor, is expanding nationally after nearly a decade of successful growth in Louisiana, propelled by an avid customer base hungry for its competition-style barbecue. The New Orleans-themed chain is in negotiations with…
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IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, today announced the appointment of Natalia Franco to the position of senior vice president, marketing. Franco is a food and marketing industry veteran with nearly 30 years experience, including…
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With an aggressive turnaround plan underway, Max & Erma’s Restaurants is turning to veteran restaurant leader Steve Weis to guide day-to-day-operations. The announcement was made today by Hazem Ouf, president and CEO of Max & Erma’s parent company, American Blue…
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Morton’s Restaurant Group has reported unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2011 second quarter ended July 3, 2011. Financial results for the three month period ended July 3, 2011, compared to the three month period ended July 4, 2010 Revenues…
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The Original SoupMan, America’s most loved and fastest growing soup brand, is taking on the weight loss industry, innovating a new line of “Skinny Soups,” each containing less than 150 calories per eight ounce serving without sacrificing any of the…
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White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, is offering its Facebook fans and Twitter followers an opportunity to receive a limited edition 90th birthday pin. The social media campaign is underway with the coupon available through Facebook and Twitter status…
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store recently shook hands over a freshly signed contract with their new advertising agency of record Euro RSCG Chicago. Euro RSCG Worldwide is the largest unit of Havas, a world leader in communications and one of…
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On Thursday, Aug. 11, communities throughout the United States and Canada will make miracles for children during the sixth annual Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day. On that day, $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold at participating locations will…
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Tootie Pie Company is poised for growth as two national trends – one in business and the other in popular culture – merge on the doorstep of its Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes . Recent industry publications have reported that while…
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Even the best educated, smartest and most talented restaurant managers and owners are prone to developing blind spots. These blind spots make it difficult to achieve true restaurant success because you can’t even notice that they’re a problem. Asking for…
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The National Restaurant Association has formed a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition. The two organizations will work together to promote the new MyPlate program. The MyPlate program highlights the nutritional values of meals served at…
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Craving a gourmet meal on the fly? Food trucks plying American streets are delivering increasingly varied and sophisticated fare to the urban palate. Mobile kitchens offer hamburgers made from grass-fed cows, artisan breads, ethnic blends like Korean tacos and gourmet…
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For six months, he has been a giant in the background for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, quietly leveraging his power to help the couple rebound from devastation. His private jets, his home in River Oaks, his ranch,…
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