J. David Karam Named CEO of Sbarro
Current Board Chairman Expands Role to Include Chief Executive Duties Melville, NY (RestaurantNews.com) Sbarro (www.sbarro.com) announced today that current Board…
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National Restaurant Association Announces 2013 Operator Innovations Awards Finalists
Chicago, IL (RestaurantNews.com) An independent panel of foodservice operators from the across the industry has selected the finalists for the…
SUBWAY Named “Brand of the Year” in 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study
SUBWAY® Now Highest Ranked Brand in “Quick Service Restaurant” Category 9 Years in a Row Milford, CT (RestaurantNews.com) The SUBWAY®…
Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar Declares Salsa Shortage in Texas; Expected to Run Out on April 1st
Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar today announced that due to the unusually cold weather this…
KFC Announces Availability of Li’l Bucket Kids Meals
Kid-Sized Menu Item Means Good Taste, Good Deeds, and Good Fun Louisville, KY (RestaurantNews.com) This March, KFC introduces a meal…
Sullivan’s Steakhouse Introduces New $39 Every Day Pre-Fixe Three-Course Menu
Guests can enjoy a starter, soup or salad and an entree all for an incredible value at dinner Southlake, TX …
Tuxton China Releases Lift It & Flip It Video Commercial
Walnut, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Tuxton China Inc., a leading tabletop supplier to the foodservice industry, announced the release of their “Lift…
How MenuTrinfo is Revolutionizing Nutritional and Allergen-Friendly Menus
(RestaurantNews.com) Betsy Craig is the founder and CEO of MenuTrinfo™, a company that is quietly revolutionizing the way restaurants approach…
Dairy Queen Restaurants Launch Value Lunch
$5 Buck Lunch includes a signature DQ® sundae Minneapolis, MN (RestaurantNews.com) Rising gas prices, increases in the federal payroll tax…
Forbes Names Menchie’s CEO Amit Kleinberger to Most Promising CEOs Under 35 List
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Franchise Rises to Prominence Under Kleinberger’s Leadership Los Angeles, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Forbes magazine has named Menchie’s Frozen…
Wingstop to Open 12 New Restaurants in Indiana
550-unit wing chain announces multi-unit agreement to develop Indiana Richardson, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Wingstop is expanding in Indiana. The 550-unit chicken…
Dickey’s Says ‘I Do’ To New Wedding Packages
Nation’s Largest Barbecue Franchise Offers Full Service Wedding Options Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) With wedding season right around the corner, Dickey’s…
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens Its First Restaurant in Alabama
Nation’s Fastest Growing Chain Opens in Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa, AL (RestaurantNews.com) It’s always exciting when a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens,…
Top 100 Dining Hot Spots in the U.S.
OpenTable (NASDAQ: OPEN), the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, has announced the 2013 Diners’ Choice Award winners for…
Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders Opens First Express Concept
Chicken Tenders Restaurant Chain Opens First Franchise Location on the University of Central Florida Campus Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Huey Magoo’s,…
How Sequestration Scare Tactics Have Hurt the Restaurant Industry
Bennigan’s CEO Paul Mangiamele on how scare tactics surrounding the sequester have affected the restaurant industry. Watch the latest video…
CBS’s Hit Series “Undercover Boss” Gives Fatburger CEO Andy Wiederhorn an Inside View of His Own Franchise Operations
Burger Chain CEO To Appear On Emmy Award-Winning Series on Friday, April 5th Los Angeles, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Fatburger (www.fatburger.com) CEO,…
Jersey Mike’s Subs Donates 100% of Sales to 86 Local Charities on Wednesday for “Day of Giving”
Manasquan, NJ (RestaurantNews.com) Sub lovers from coast to coast can make a substantial difference this Wednesday, March 27, by joining…
Restaurant News Bites 3/26/13
Even the biggest multinational restaurant chains need to reach consumers located near specific locations. This has given rise to hyperlocal…
Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates Layton Grand Opening with Roland Dickey, Sr.
Mr. Dickey Gives Away 50 Free Cookbooks at Layton Dickey’s Layton, UT (RestaurantNews.com) Over the past few months, Dickey’s Barbecue…
SUBWAY Restaurants Recognized As Industry Champions 2012 By The Produce for Better Health Foundation
Chain Remains Committed to Providing Fresh Ingredients and Healthier Options Milford, CT (RestaurantNews.com) The SUBWAY® restaurant chain was named an…
Pie Five and Pizza Inn Executive to Speak at Multi-Unit Franchising Conference
Madison Jobe to Lead Panel on Growth Strategies and Integrating New Brands The Colony, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Pie Five Pizza Co.,…