Add Change To Back-to-School Routines with Wendy’s Monterey Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Sandwich Returns for Limited-Time at 99-cents Dublin, OH (RestaurantNews.com) As the demands of back-to-school shopping make dents in consumers’ wallets,…
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Healthy Dining Expands Board of Directors to Bring Digital Engagement Expertise to the Dining Out Equation
San Diego, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Healthy Dining announces the appointment of a new Board Member, Jose Mallabo, to join the existing…
Fast-food workers call for nationwide walkout August 29
Emboldened by an outpouring of support on social media, low-wage fast-food and retail workers from eight cities who have staged…
Così’s New CEO Admits the Service Stinks
Those tasty free bread samples just aren’t luring enough customers to Così (COSI) restaurants. Same-store sales fell 2.7 percent last…
Chef Giada De Laurentiis to Open Very First Restaurant at Gansevoort Las Vegas, Set to Open Early 2014
Las Vegas, NV (RestaurantNews.com) Chef, author and television personality Giada De Laurentiis plans to open her very first restaurant in…
Bojangles’ Brings Back Its Smoked Sausage Biscuit
Charlotte, NC (RestaurantNews.com) With the change of seasons comes the return of an original, made-from-scratch treat at Bojangles’ – the…
Smashburger Ranks on the 2013 Inc. 500|5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for Third Consecutive Year
Company Posts Three-Year Sales Growth of 254% Denver, CO (RestaurantNews.com) Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger concept, today announced it…
Zaxby’s Opens First Wake Forest Restaurant
Wake Forest, NC (RestaurantNews.com) Licensees Thomas Little, Jim Farmer, Archie Crenshaw and Steve Howard have opened the doors to Wake…
Noble Roman’s Signs Agreements For An Additional Eight Stand-Alone Take-N-Bake Franchise Locations
Brings Total Take-N-Bake Locations Currently Open or Under Development to 29 Indianapolis, IN (RestaurantNews.com) Noble Roman’s, Inc. (OTC/BB: NROM), the…
Tim Hortons U.S.A. Names Larry Mench Vice President of U.S. Operations
Seasoned professional brings more than 30 years of QSR operations expertise to bakery cafe chain Dublin, OH (RestaurantNews.com) Tim Hortons…
Mega-chain restaurants do some things right
Are there tips independent restaurants can pick up from casual chain concepts, a category loosely defined as operations involving full…
New “Bob Evans Express” Concept Launched by Bob Evans Farms, AVI Foodsystems
Columbus, OH (RestaurantNews.com) Bob Evans Farms, Inc. today announced a partnership with Warren, Ohio-based foodservice company AVI Foodsystems Inc., to…
Salsarita’s Adds Flavorful Dessert Item to Menu
Charlotte, NC (RestaurantNews.com) Salsarita’s, the Fresh Mexican Cantina, will debut a sure-to-be-favorite dessert on Aug. 21. Simple but delicious, Poquitos…
From Food Stamps to Franchising: The Squeeze In
Things have certainly come full circle for Misty Young, a woman who was once standing in line for “government cheese,”…
Roland Dickey Stops by Auburn for Customer Appreciation Day
Nation’s Largest Barbecue Concept Gives Away Free Barbecue for a Year Auburn, WA (RestaurantNews.com) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Auburn is…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 8/20/13
Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Los Angeles, CA-based KING TACO…
Hipcricket Partners With Buffets, Inc. to Develop Mobile Marketing & CRM Programs
Mobile Engagement Platform Enhances Customer Relationships for One of Nation’s Largest Steak-Buffet Restaurant Companies Kirkland, WA (RestaurantNews.com) Hipcricket®, Inc. (“Hipcricket”),…
Seven New Franchise Groups Commit to Developing 39 New Del Taco Restaurants; Company Eyes 5 New Multi-Unit Markets
Lake Forest, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Setting the stage for its latest growth surge, seven new franchise groups have committed to developing…
Sizzler Brings Back Steak & All You Can Eat Shrimp for $9.99
Back to school deal lets busy families eat for less Mission Viejo, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Sizzler knows back to school time…
Ryan’s, HomeTown Buffet and Old Country Buffet Get Grilling: Now Blue Ribbon Baby Back Ribs Offered Every Night
All 334 buffet restaurants now serving baby backs and sirloin steaks seven nights a week Greer, SC (RestaurantNews.com) Enjoy the…
Rita’s Italian Ice Appoints New Executives to Accelerate Company’s Growth
Quick Service Veteran Jeff Moody Selected as CEO to Lead the Popular Frozen Treat Brand John Dombroski Chosen as Chief…
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Looks to Technology for Community Engagement
(RestaurantNews.com) Romano’s Macaroni Grill, a Dallas-based casual dining restaurant chain, is extending its community outreach effort through a regional partnership…