Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Domino’s expects to sell over 11 million slices this Sunday Ann Arbor, MI  (RestaurantNews.com)  Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is counting down to kickoff this weekend and training hard to handle a rush in…
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New Garlic Pepper Wicked Chicken Debuts for a Limited Time Only this February! Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), brings back Wicked Chicken with a twist this February with all new Garlic…
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Connecticut Franchisee Takes Honor for 2011 Shelton, CT  (RestaurantNews.com)  Panchero’s Mexican Grill has given a Franchisee of the Year award for the first time. Lou Kathrakis, owner of the Panchero’s located at 704 Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton, Conn., received the…
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Scottsdale, AZ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ: KONA), an American grill and sushi bar, has appointed Berke Bakay as president and CEO. Bakay succeeds Mike Nahkunst, who is leaving the company for personal reasons. “Berke Bakay is the right person…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Gives Away 100 Free Barbecue Sandwiches in Nevada this Tuesday Carson City, NV  (RestaurantNews.com)  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchise owner Farrokh Hormazdi will be opening his doors for business tomorrow, Tuesday January 31st. The first 100 people receive…
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Dairy Queen® brings newest treat concept to Peoria and Tempe Peoria and Tempe, AZ  (RestaurantNews.com)  The Dairy Queen® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service…
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Norcross, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  After over 40 years, Waffle House restaurants will retire the T-bone steak from its menu after a year-long farewell campaign paying homage to this menu favorite. The T-bone steak debuted on the Waffle House menu in the…
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Momentum Continues In New Year Manasquan, NJ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Jersey Mike’s Subs’ 55th anniversary year in 2011 was cause for celebration as the popular chain, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, opened its 500th restaurant, adding 69 new…
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West Coast Franchise to Bring Big, Made to Order Sandwiches to New Western Markets San Jose, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Togo’s Eateries, Inc., a “West Coast Original” since 1971 serving up big, made to order sandwiches stuffed with the freshest ingredients, experienced…
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Available for a limited time, new bite-sized chicken offering brings premium taste and poppable fun to guests in every bite Oak Brook, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Beginning this January, McDonald’s guests nationwide will be invited to taste McDonald’s newest premium chicken offering…
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Franchisees Grew Up as Fans of Del Taco Lake Forest, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Del Taco announced today that it has signed a three-unit development deal with DT Restaurants of Texas. The first location will be at Hawk’s Creek Center, 520 State…
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Better Burger Chain Announces System-Wide Sales of $115.7M and 3% Same-Store Sales Growth Denver, CO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant concept, today announced a summary of its 2011 accomplishments and its plans for 2012. 2011 was another…
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The Wing Experts at 500 locations prep for busiest day of the year; Fans encouraged to pre-order by Feb. 1 for The Big Game Richardson, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  This year the National Chicken Council projects more than 1.25 billion wings –…
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After Strong 2011, Restaurant Industry Poised for Continued Growth in 2012 with Progress on Key Policies Washington, D.C.  (RestaurantNews.com)  In reaction to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, the National Restaurant Association called for the advancement…
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Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Throughout 2011, Huddle House, the 400-unit full-service dining chain, has focused its marketing efforts on enhancing its relationship with the community and customers with technology advancements, particularly in the social media arena. These efforts will now be…
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As more Americans eat healthy, Saladworks continues to grow Conshohocken, PA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, is extremely excited to announce a record-breaking year. Saladworks is proud to be the first, largest and undisputed…
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