Going ‘Green’ Appeals to Restaurant Customers’ Tastes
Paul Damico is the President of Moe’s Southwest Grill, a 426-unit restaurant chain based in Atlanta. Under Damico’s direction, Moe’s…
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Shops at Starwood brings Smashburger to Frisco
FRISCO, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Smashburger, a nationally acclaimed industry-leading “better burger” restaurant and winner of the Nations Restaurant News 2009 Hot…
Brinker Names Franchisee of the Year
Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. recently presented Puerto Rico franchise partner, International Restaurant Services, Inc. (IRSI) and the company’s president Artur…
Wheat Pasta and New Soups Now Available at Saladworks
Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, proudly announces the addition of brand new menu items for…
El Pollo Loco Releases Year End Results
El Pollo Loco reported operating revenue for the year ended December 29, 2010 of $271.2 million, which is a decrease…
Cracker Barrel Announces Exclusive Kenny Rogers Wall Calendars
Kenny Rogers’ newest release illustrates his artistic talent without making a sound. An accomplished photographer, Rogers took photos of churches…
Dairy Queen Promotes Random Acts of Kindness in New Online Contest
Hoping to spark random acts of kindness and spread smiles and stories across the country, Dairy Queen recently launched an…
Five Guys Burgers and Fries Receives $100 Million Expansion Capital
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided a $100 million credit facility to Five Guys Holdings, Inc. franchisor of Five Guys Burgers…
IHOP Not Waffling on Its Support of International Waffle Day
On March 25th IHOP’s award-winning buttermilk pancakes share the spotlight in a special way for the “king of crispness,” “the…
Restaurant News Bites: Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, Culver’s, Baja Fresh
Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are the first fast food chains to offer turkey burgers in their restaurants. Despite the great…
OpenTable Serves Up New Ways To Grow
In recent months, OpenTable has been serving up new products, including one that sends customers to restaurants that don’t even…
Starbucks Outlines Blueprint for Profitable Growth at Annual Shareholders Meeting
Celebrating 40 years of history and reaffirming solid growth plans for the future, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) today hosted its 20th…
Starbucks Digital Network Debuts New Content Providers
Starbucks introduced the newest additions to the Starbucks Digital Network, in partnership with Yahoo!, as The Economist, ESPN Insider Rumor…
Top Culinary Masters and Celebrity Chefs to Heat Up World Culinary Showcase at NRA Show 2011
Celebrity chefs — you watch them create masterpieces on TV, and now you have a chance to see them up…
Caribou Coffee Receives Customer Service Honor by J.D. Power and Associates
Caribou Coffee, the nation’s second-largest coffeehouse chain, was recognized as a J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Customer Service Champion—one of…
Restaurant News Bites: Popeyes, Cracker Barrel, Bruegger’s
Popeyes is again offering their famous Pay Day Deal due to consumer demand. On March 23 Popeyes’ restaurants will sell…
Krispy Kreme to Sign Distribution Agreement with Sysco Corporation
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. today announced that it plans to enter into a supply chain distribution agreement with Sysco Corporation,…
LongHorn Steakhouse Opens New Restaurant in Toledo
LongHorn Steakhouse today announced the opening of its new location in Toledo, Ohio. The restaurant, best known for its atmosphere…
Beach Pit BBQ – Baseball, BBQ, and Japan Relief Fundraiser
On Monday, March 28th, 2011 50% of sales from all 6 Beach Pit BBQ locations will be donated to locally…
Restaurant chains embrace online ordering
When it comes to online ordering, fast-casual restaurants lead the industry, according to a new study by Cornell University. About…
Buffalo Wild Wings Tackles Football Stand-off – During Basketball Tourney
When basketball fans cheer on their college teams this week, they may notice a seemingly out-of-place advertisement from Buffalo Wild…
Harney Sushi Celebrates 10 Years with Special Menu and Harney Story Contest
San Diego’s favorite sushi restaurant, Harney Sushi, is pulling out the party favors and getting ready to celebrate 10 years…