Chick-fil-A Continues Sales Growth Momentum in 2010
In a year of major new product introductions, geographic expansion and new store openings, Chick-fil-A announces yet another year of…
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Perkins Giving Away Free Pancakes on ‘Perkins Pancake Day’
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery announced today that more than 420 of its locations will join together on Monday, March 21…
Hooters Debuts Smoked Wings and Sloppy Joes on New Spring Menu
Today, Hooters rolls out a new seasonal menu featuring Smoked Wings, Daytona Style Shrimp, a Sloppy Joe Sandwich and a Blackened…
Why Restaurant Competition is Good for Business
In our business there is a certain amount of jealousy from time to time that creeps up, either with chefs,…
US Casual-Dining Companies Explore Smaller-Format Restaurants
Casual-dining companies, such as Cheesecake Factory Inc. (CAKE) and Texas Roadhouse Inc. (TXRH), are experimenting with smaller restaurant prototypes as…
Kung Fu Plaza Thai Restaurant Finds Friendship With Social
Kung Fu Plaza, which is the oldest and most authentic Chinese and Thai restaurant in Las Vegas, will begin offering…
Fazenda Brazilian Grill Opens in Kansas City
Fazenda, a Brazilian grill with a unique concept, has opened in Kansas City. Fazenda offers traditional Brazilian churrascaria and specialty…
California Pizza Kitchen Opens Tenth Restaurant in Mexico
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), a leading casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, today…
Turn Key Restaurant Offered Absolute At Higgenbotham Auction
Lake Alfred, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) announced the auction of a lake front restaurant located in scenic Lake…
Jack in the Box Inc. Promotes Michael E. Verdesca to Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that Michael E. Verdesca has been promoted to vice president and…
McCormick & Schmick’s Brings the Fresh Taste of the Islands to the Mainland
Although much of the country is digging out from the snow, it’s easy to imagine yourself on the tropical islands…
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Results
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUTH) today reported unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 26, 2010. Highlights…
U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt Cafes Expanding on Both Coasts
Healthy Fast Food, Inc., parent to U-Swirl International, Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt cafes, today announced…
2011 James Beard Foundation Awards Announce Restaurant, Chef Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation Awards has announced the semifinalists for its 2011 Restaurant and Chef Awards. This year, semifinalists were…
Oporto to Open First Location in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Oporto. It’s Australian for burger, and it’s definitely not beef. Direct from the world famous Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia comes…
Bogart’s American Grill Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Bogart’s American Grill will mark its 10-year anniversary with a…
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Reports Results for the Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 26, 2010
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality…
Meridian Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Hold Grand Opening Friday
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Meridian location will hold their Grand Opening event Friday, February 18th, serving up hot pit-smoked meats, home-style…
Pharr Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Hold Grand Opening Friday
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Pharr location will hold their Grand Opening event Friday, February 18th, serving up hot pit-smoked meats, home-style…
National Restaurant Association Presses For Implementation of “Swipe Fee” Provision
The National Restaurant Association and its members are sending a strong message to Congress to support the timely and accurate…
Hometown Hero, Johnny Rockets, is Rocking at Universal CityWalk
Nearly twenty-five years after opening its original restaurant in Los Angeles, Johnny Rockets has unveiled its sports lounge concept on…
Anita Phillips Named President and Chief Operating Officer of T.G.I. Friday’s USA Company-Owned Restaurants
T.G.I. Friday’s, the casual dining leader, today announced Anita Phillips as the president and chief operating officer of T.G.I. Friday’s…