Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Washington  (RestaurantNews.com)  Restaurant executives representing the country’s largest chain restaurant companies participated in a National Council of Chain Restaurants summit in Washington, D.C. today to consider an industry advocacy plan for engaging in the debate about reforming federal ethanol standards…
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Rosemont, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  US Foods, one of the country’s most innovative food companies and distributors, today unveiled the top 10 dessert trends for the holiday season. The trends, based on US Foods sales data and Technomics menu tracking, include: Mini…
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New sandwich featuring Texas Toast puts a twist on the classic grilled cheese Canton, MA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is serving up a hot and hearty new sandwich to keep guests…
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Canton, MA  (RestaurantNews.com)  ‘Tis the season to enjoy ice cream whether it’s by reliving a moment in history with Bobsled Brownie, a flavor that was inspired by the 2002 women’s bobsled victory in Salt Lake City, or by giving the…
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Glendale, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  With the holiday shopping season in full swing, IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is spotlighting its popular flavored coffees as a fun treat for shoppers looking to savor the season without…
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Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  FOCUS Brands announced today that it has named Lauren Fernandez Staley as Vice President of Legal. The newest member of FOCUS Brands Executive Committee, Lauren will oversee and coordinate all legal services for Carvel® Ice Cream, Cinnabon®,…
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Miami, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  The BURGER KING® brand has always been known for its customized menu options. And now the same holds true for refreshing beverages. Guests at BURGER KING® restaurants will now be able to pair America’s favorite burger, the…
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Seattle, WA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Nearly a year ago, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) rolled out the nation’s largest mobile payment program with the goal of offering a truly innovative mobile experience for customers worldwide. U.S. customers were introduced to a smartphone…
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Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Marking an aggressive international expansion push, Bennigan’s Franchising Co. has inked a master franchise agreement with the Al Aroud Group of companies to open 10 new Bennigan’s in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey. The first…
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Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 hopeful after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the continuing economic saga of high unemployment and low consumer confidence kept visits to restaurants flat in…
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Quiznos, McCormick & Schmick’s Among Stores Listing Jobs, Seeking to Hire By Video Stevensville, MD  (RestaurantNews.com)  Restaurant managers in the Greater Washington area are embracing the new way to interview job seekers using recorded videos through JobOn.  Maryland locations include…
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Restaurant Veteran to Lead Hooters Focus on Operations Excellence and Food and Beverage Development Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Hooters of America, LLC has named Sam Rothschild as Chief Operating Officer to lead focus on operations excellence, and food and beverage development.  With over…
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Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Competition in the foodservice industry is always fierce and restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for your business, money and attention in an overcrowded marketplace. However, in 2012 five trends outlined by Mintel Menu Insights will shape how…
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Scottsdale, AZ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ: KONA), an American grill and sushi bar, has appointed Marci Rude to the position of vice president of development. Rude brings to Kona Grill more than 20 years of commercial development experience, including…
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Franklin, TN  (RestaurantNews.com)  Tasti D-Lite, the lower-calorie frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie, LLC, a franchise system with more than 100 units in operation, mainly in Georgia and Florida.  Planet Smoothie is…
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Richardson, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Wingstop, the rapidly expanding wing chain with almost 500 locations in the U.S. and Mexico, today announced a new program designed to provide financing for franchisees. The financing will be provided through Franchise America Finance (FAF), and…
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Wok Box is expanding into the United States with the signing of its first franchise agreements in Arizona and Oregon Surrey, BC  (RestaurantNews.com)  Wok Box is expanding into the United States with the signing of its first franchise agreements in…
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