Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Friday’s invites guests to ring in the New Year with half-priced appetizers and fun holiday drinks Carrollton, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  The energy and vibe of T.G.I. Friday’s® bar has always drawn in guests looking to gather with friends, put aside the…

Des Moines, IA  (RestaurantNews.com)  A December trends survey from the National Restaurant Association shows that many restaurant operators are expecting a better year in 2012.  For the first time in four months, operators reported a net positive outlook for the…

Overland Park, KS  (RestaurantNews.com)  NPC International, Inc. (the “Company”), announced today the closing of the previously disclosed proposed acquisition by NPC International Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, of all the outstanding membership interests of NPC Acquisition Holdings, LLC, which owns…

Expanded Business Relationship Positions Jamba for Accelerated Growth Emeryville, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) and SYGMA, a national foodservice distribution company owned by Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), announced plans today to expand their supply chain distribution alliance to include the Colorado…

Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  As previously announced on December 29, 2010, AFC Enterprises, Inc. successfully refinanced its bank credit facility. The 2010 Credit Facility provides the Company with greater flexibility with respect to cash usage as well as an improved interest…

Brunswick, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  The Dairy Queen® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 127 Altama Connector Road in Brunswick. The 3,400 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant has added 40-45 new jobs in the area, contributing…

Lexington, KY  (RestaurantNews.com)  First Watch, the Bradenton, Florida-based Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant company, has signed a franchisee agreement with Holland Rosen Group, LLC to expand into the Lexington and Louisville markets. The first restaurant location is expected to open…

Dublin, OH  (RestaurantNews.com)  The Wendy’s Company™ today announced the grand opening of the first joint venture Wendy’s® restaurant in Japan, located in Tokyo’s Omotesando area. Starting with Tokyo, Wendy’s Japan LLC plans a national rollout of restaurants in the coming…

Glendale, AZ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Arrowhead Grill is celebrating the arrival of 2012 by offering a free signature Delmonico steak with the purchase of one on New Year’s Eve and a free burger on New Year’s Day 2012. From 9 p.m. until…

Benton, AR  (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…