O’Charley’s Donates Pies to Military for the Holidays
Restaurant says “thank you” to nation’s service members and their families with donations of O’Charley’s award-winning pies Nashville, TN (RestaurantNews.com)…
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Gloucester Quays Formally Opens Its New Leisure Quarter as More Retailers Join the Line-up
Gloucester, England (RestaurantNews.com) Peel Outlets has formally opened its new £60 million (UK sterling) leisure quarter as the outlet centre…
The Most-Googled Restaurant Chains Of 2013
Pizza Hut tops Google’s list of most searched-for food companies of 2013, followed by Domino’s and Starbucks. The ranking is…
MOD Pizza Continues California Expansion
Irvine’s Westpark Plaza is MOD’s Second California Location Seattle, WA (RestaurantNews.com) MOD Pizza continues its California expansion with the opening…
Chipotle-Backed Pizzeria Locale Looks to Expand
Concept brings Chipotle’s service style and commitment to high-quality ingredients to Neapolitan-style pizza Denver, CO (RestaurantNews.com) Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:…
Steak ‘n Shake Announces Major International Expansion Agreement
Development Deal to Bring Iconic Restaurant Chain to Saudi Arabia San Antonio, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Steak ‘n Shake, the pioneer and…
Restaurant Sciences Reports Craft Beer Growth in On-Premise Now Stalled
After Years of Growth, Craft Beer Volume Sales Are Declining Across a Number of Brands and Establishments Newton, MA (RestaurantNews.com)…
Eagle Merchant Partners Acquires Second Largest Dairy Queen Franchisee in the U.S.
Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Eagle Merchant Partners (EMP), an Atlanta, Ga.-based private equity firm focused on middle-market buyouts in the Southeastern…
Restaurant Chains Open for Christmas 2013
With each passing year, restaurant owners and operators are discovering that an increasing number of consumers have a growing appetite…
Renowned Chef Peter Sclafani Releases Debut Cookbook in Time for the Holidays
Signings of “Seasons of Louisiana” scheduled Dec. 20-22 in Baton Rouge Baton Rouge (RestaurantNews.com) It’s the cookbook that fans of…
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Brings Second Restaurant To Massachusetts
Gourmet Sandwiches Franchise Expands New England Presence In New Bedford Las Vegas, NV (RestaurantNews.com) Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has opened in…
Bar Louie Opening New Location in Arlington, VA with Free Food
Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Bar Louie announced today the opening of their newest location in Arlington, Virginia. When Bar Louie opens…
Three Day Party at the New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Garden City
Nation’s Largest Barbecue Franchise Opens New Idaho Restaurant Garden City, ID (RestaurantNews.com) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Garden City will open…
Burger 21 Announces Grand Opening of First Fort Myers, Florida Restaurant
Award-Winning Fast Casual Chain Signs Additional Agreement in Sarasota Tampa, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded…
Walk-On’s Waitresses Unveil ‘All-American Cheerleader’ Uniforms
ESPN’s Best Sports Bar debuts custom design for brand’s next stage of growth Baton Rouge, LA (RestaurantNews.com) It’s only fitting…
The Old Spaghetti Factory Rings in the New Year With Its 45th Anniversary
Family Favorite Restaurant Offers Complete Meals for $4 or $5 for a Limited Time and a Facebook Contest for Guests…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 12/17/13
Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Albany,…
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. Names Michael Kappitt SVP & Chief Marketing Officer
Tampa, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Liz Smith, CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLMN) today announced the appointment of Michael Kappitt as SVP…
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Throws Holiday Celebration for New Bossier City Restaurant
Nation’s Largest Barbecue Franchise Opens New Louisiana Location Bossier City, LA (RestaurantNews.com) Starting Thursday, December 19, Dickey’s Barbecue in Bossier…
5 Reasons Huddle House Family Dining Franchise Stands Out
Investors Have Better Reasons Than Ever to Join America’s Favorite Family Dining Franchise Sandy Springs, GA (RestaurantNews.com) While people sometimes…
17 Tasty Restaurant Remodels and Redesigns
Growing older gracefully is easy for no one, but it is especially challenging for restaurant chains. Making a great first…
Tablets: Restaurants’ bet to get you to spend more
We’ve all been there: You’re ready to order or pay for the restaurant check, and your server is totally MIA.…