Latest Restaurant Press Releases

SunTrust Issues Report, “Why Investors Should Vote with Management,” Echoing Endorsement from ISS Other Analysts Laud Cracker Barrel’s Management, Strategy and Progress Lebanon, TN  (RestaurantNews.com)  Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (“Cracker Barrel” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CBRL) said today…
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Fast casual seafood chain diversifies portfolio with Grandy’s purchase. Nashville, TN  (RestaurantNews.com)  Phil Greifeld, CEO & President, is no stranger to innovation. In fact, throughout the progressive leader’s career, he has been known for proactive brand moves that strengthen business…
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Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Chick-fil-A® is adding its own twist to a Southwestern soup classic this winter as the restaurant chain continues to expand its menu offerings. Beginning Jan. 2, 2012, Chick-fil-A will offer a new Chicken Tortilla Soup nationally through…
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Tradition of Dining at IHOP on December 25 Remains Popular Glendale, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be open Christmas Day* to the delight of thousands counting on their local IHOP to…
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Brand Transformation and Market Share Growth Drive Need for Messaging Leader Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Convinced that great tasting food requires slow, careful preparation, in 2008 Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), embarked on a comprehensive…
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Denver, CO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” concept, is pleased to announce Winterfest; a powder filled promotion through January 14.  In an effort to celebrate its Colorado roots, Smashburger has partnered with Winter Park, Icelantic Skis, vitaminwater®…
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One of Charleston’s most illustrious restaurants plans a week long celebration Charleston, SC  (RestaurantNews.com)  82 Queen will mark their 30th year in business in 2012. To commemorate this milestone, a week long celebration is planned for February 6 – 11.…
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Dickey’s Expands Across the Country, But Doesn’t Lose Sight of Family Values Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a family legacy that began in a one room location 70 years ago, opens its 200th location today, December 17th in Abilene.…
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New York, NY  (RestaurantNews.com)  Travelers celebrating Christmas in Manhattan, or native New Yorkers looking to take a break from the hectic holiday kitchen can look toward Gallagher’s Steak House, the mainstay theater district restaurant  located at 228 West 52nd Street…
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Concord, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Round Table Pizza, Inc. will emerge from bankruptcy next week following confirmation of the Consensual Plan of Reorganization on December 12 by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Oakland, California. The company filed for Chapter 11 protection in…
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New Store Adds to Villa’s Vast Italian Food Concept Portfolio Morristown, NJ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (and its affiliates, Villa Enterprises), the global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, has announced the grand opening of a new Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen…
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First Group of Villa Enterprises Brands in Azerbaijan Expands: U.S. Italian Food Franchisor’s International Portfolio Morristown, NJ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (and its affiliates, Villa Enterprises), the global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, has announced the grand opening and introduction…
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Costa Mesa, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill is celebrating the New Year over a 3-day period with a special menu prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Stevens.  From Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, the popular dining destination at South Coast Plaza…
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Costa Mesa, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  40 homeless children (aged 1-17) and their parents almost missed Christmas this year until the servers at the Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill heard about their plight.  They responded by pooling their tips and inviting them to a…
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Houston, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Tilman J. Fertitta announced today that his wholly-owned company, Fertitta’s Morton’s Restaurants, Inc. and is wholly owned subsidiary Fertitta Morton’s Acquisition, Inc. (collectively, “Fertitta”) have signed an Agreement to acquire 100% of Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE:…
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Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) (the “Company” or “Morton’s”) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Tilman J. Fertitta’s wholly-owned company Fertitta Morton’s Restaurants Inc. (“Fertitta”), an affiliate of Landry’s, Inc., whereby Feritta,…
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