Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Stamford, CT  (RestaurantNews.com)  Stamford, Conn.-based Olympus Partners has acquired NPC International, Inc. (“NPC”), the largest Pizza Hut franchisee and the largest franchisee of any restaurant concept in the United States. The company operates 1,153 Pizza Hut units (approximately 19 percent…
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Hibachi Shrimp & Chicken for Two Miami, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHN), the nation’s leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, has announced the January Chef’s Special, Hibachi Shrimp & Chicken for Two, a five-course feast for only…
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New Year’s additions include new Spicy Ketchup and permanent dessert item San Antonio, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Whataburger is getting bold in 2012 with its first limited-time ketchup offering. Starting today — while supplies last — Spicy Ketchup will add a kick…
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Scottsdale, AZ  (RestaurantNews.com)  The highly anticipated Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Clearwater, Florida is now serving award-winning, hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts. Open for lunch and dinner, this location is the fourth in Florida for…
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Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) (the “Company” or “Morton’s”) and Tilman J. Fertitta today announced that his wholly-owned company, Fertitta Morton’s Restaurants, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fertitta Morton’s Acquisition, Inc. (together, “Purchaser”), have commenced a…
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Morristown, TN  (RestaurantNews.com)  Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, the 213-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified…
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Partners with Thimar Investment to Develop New Restaurants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tampa, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, the fast growing franchise best known for its signature Buffalo-style chicken wings and the ties it builds…
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Wichita, KS  (RestaurantNews.com)  With this week’s inclusion in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, Freddy’s finishing touches on 2011 are complete, and preparations for a new year of accelerated growth are well under way. “During this very exhilarating time of unprecedented growth…
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The Nation’s Fastest Growing Barbecue Chain Finds a Home in Utah Heber City, UT  (RestaurantNews.com)  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit settles in to its new location in Heber City and begins serving delicious barbecue to the surrounding community. This Saturday, December 31st…
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Limited time specials include chili and chili cheese fries Columbus, OH  (RestaurantNews.com)  White Castle customers can now satisfy their winter cravings for Angus Steak Chili and Chili Cheese French Fries. The chili specials are available December 30, 2011 through March…
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Cary, NC  (RestaurantNews.com)  Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that several of its restaurants in the Triangle and Fayetteville, including the Red Room Tapas Lounge, Tribeca Tavern, The Twisted Fork and The Mash House, are offering…
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Boca Raton, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Euro Fusion Restaurant & Bar recently opened its doors in Boca Raton, FL , on SW 18th Street. The menu features a variety of Asian Fusion and Mediterranean specialties, including sushi, fresh fish and pastas. Euro…
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Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” restaurant, brings its fresh approach to burgers to Sandy Springs with the opening of the fifth Atlanta-area location on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 6080 Roswell Road. Smashburger brings its…
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