Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Recognizing cheesecake has a history as rich as the dessert itself, The Cheesecake Factory proclaims July as National Cheesecake History Month. All month, The Cheesecake Factory will be sharing little known facts about their delicious namesake dessert by unveiling daily…
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Burger King is running a chicken sandwich promotion to celebrate Independence Day. The Original Chicken Sandwich will be available for just $1.04, but will go back to its normal price after the 4th. The breaded chicken patty is topped with…
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Tens of thousands of restaurant workers from hostesses and servers to cooks and bartenders must pass an online food safety and sanitation test by Friday when a new California law takes effect. However, compliance may be difficult as many restaurant…
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Yoshinoya, a leading global quick-service restaurant chain, announced today it has opened its first Dallas, Texas restaurant on June 30, 2011. The newest Yoshinoya restaurant is the first of the chain to open in Texas. There are plans to open…
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Zeppe’s Pizzeria, the leader in high-quality ingredient menu items, has partnered with Still Riding Pizza—makers of a gluten free pizza crust—to enable those that are on a gluten or wheat free diet to indulge in one of life’s most popular…
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Smashburger, the fast, casual concept restaurant rapidly becoming the “better burger” industry leader, will open its first Atlanta location on Thursday, July 7, 2011. The restaurant will open at 2625 Piedmont Road NE and will bring 100-percent Certified Angus burgers,…
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Texas-based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest quick serve barbecue restaurant in the country, opens the doors to its newest location at 601C Hwy 75 North in Huntsville.   “It’s a dream come true to open the doors to my own…
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Arby’s is adding sizzle to summer by introducing its second offering in the successful Ultimate Angus menu line, the Angus Cool Deli Sandwich. The new Angus Cool Deli Sandwich features oven-roasted, thinly sliced USDA Choice Top Round Angus beef served…
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A four day-old baby, appropriately dubbed “Our Four Day Old Burrito,” was chosen as the winner of Chipotle Mexican Grill’s “Wrap What You Love” contest. The contest challenged the creativity of Chipotle’s customers who submitted photos of their favorite things…
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As a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and an erosion of optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in May. The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) – a monthly composite index…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Pooler location will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday with a promotion to win free barbecue for a year and one dollar sandwiches throughout lunch. Famous for its slow-smoked signature meats and home-style sides, the barbecue…
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Michael Vogel has been named vice president of franchise sales for Del Taco, effective immediately. In his new role, Vogel oversees franchise sales and market planning for the nation’s No. 2 Mexican quick-serve chain. Reporting to Del Taco’s chief development…
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U-Swirl, Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International, Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafes, today announced that franchisees have opened a total of four new cafes in the month of June.  This brings the total operating cafes in…
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 Applebee’s President Mike Archer says that adding new and exciting menu items has turned the chain around. When it was purchased in 2007 by the IHOP chain, DineEquity was formed. The new company noticed that 30% of lost return customers…
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