The World’s 50 Best Restaurants? Says Who?
If you had called for a reservation at the restaurant Noma in Copenhagen on Saturday, April 24, 2010, you could…
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Families May Be Dining Out More, But They’re Ordering Less
Cocktails might be trendy, but water is increasingly the beverage of choice for consumers dining out. A recent survey by…
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant Owners Receive 2011 Faces of Diversity Award
The National Restaurant Association today honored Ethiopian sisters Berekti and Akberet Mengistu, owner-operators of Mesob restaurant in Montclair, N.J., with…
OpenTable Spotlight Program Earns High Marks From Restaurants
According to a new survey by OpenTable, Inc., a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and…
2011 Restaurant Neighbor Award Winners Announced
The National Restaurant Association today recognized three restaurants and one industry leader with its 2011 Restaurant Neighbor Award. The award…
Arby’s Restaurant Group to Open Second Military Location at Ft. Stewart
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is opening its second Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES or the Exchange)-operated Arby’s restaurant…
McDonald’s Franchisee Richard Castro Receives 2011 Faces of Diversity Award
The National Restaurant Association honored Richard Castro, a 20-restaurant McDonald’s franchisee in El Paso, Texas, with its 2011 Faces of…
National Restaurant Association’s 2011 Faces of Diversity Awards Winners Illustrate the American Dream of Entrepreneurship
The National Restaurant Association today honored four restaurant entrepreneurs and a renowned culinary college with its 2011 Faces of Diversity…
Chili’s Grill & Bar Offers Free Appetizer or Dessert Tax Relief Deal
Whether the IRS ‘gave to’ or ‘took away’ from Americans this tax season, Chili’s Grill & Bar is celebrating the…
Planet Hollywood Orlando, Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Planet Hollywood hosted Give Kids the World’s volunteers and staff, on April 12, 2011 for an appreciation lunch, celebrating national…
Saladworks New Design a Model for Success
Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, has been implementing a new “3G” store design in all…
Shane’s Rib Shack Expansion Reaches Alabama
Shane’s Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company and the country’s fast-casual barbecue concept leader with 66 restaurants in 12 states,…
Huddle House Appoints Industry Veteran, Ken Keymer, to CEO Post
The Huddle House Board of Directors have voted to name restaurant industry veteran Ken Keymer as CEO of the 400-unit…
Captain D’s Appoints Monte Jump as Executive Vice President of Marketing
Continuing to strengthen and enhance Captain D’s executive team, Phil Greifeld, CEO & President, announced its newest member, Monte Jump,…
McCormick & Schmick’s Board of Directors Reviewing Landry Offer
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants has confirmed that on April 7, 2011, Tilman J. Fertitta, through his affiliate LSRI Holdings,…
Wingstop World Wing-Eating Championship 2011
On Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m., the world’s top competitive eaters, including the number-one-ranked eater in the world Joey Chestnut,…
Bruegger’s Offers Big Bagel Bundles Tax Day Special
Bruegger’s, a national bagel leader with more than 300 locations across the U.S., is offering IRS-weary guests its popular Big…
Restaurant News Bites: Firehouse Subs, Wendy’s, Caribou Coffee
Firehouse Subs has signed nine new agreements in a wide range of states including Ohio, Massachusetts and Louisiana. These agreements…
David Kim, Baja Fresh CEO and Undercover Boss
The CBS network’s hit show, “Undercover Boss”, gives CEOs and other high ranking executives the chance to enter their company’s…
‘Undercover Boss’ Prayer on CBS Sparks Faith Firestorm
Christian conservatives often decry the silencing of faith by major network television. But Sunday night on CBS’ hit reality TV…
I Came Here With a Coupon – Does the Restaurant Value Me?
Marc Murphy, who owns four restaurants in New York, gets pitched by salespeople all the time. But these days most…
Restaurants like Applebee’s and Denny’s offer healthier fare
This nutritional U-turn is taking place at some of the unlikeliest of eateries, including Denny’s, IHOP, Friendly’s, Sizzler and even…