New jobs multiplying in restaurant industry
While it remains incredibly tough to find a job in almost any field, the restaurant business has been adding workers…
Latest Restaurant Press Releases
Paul Shenkman Named National ‘2010 Restaurateur of the Year’ by the Prestigious Sante Magazine Awards Committee
Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay, California, is proud to announce that culinary entrepreneur and owner Paul Shenkman has…
Clubs, Eateries Target Local Boards
The owner of a new tea lounge on the Lower East Side wanted a beer and wine license. After her…
How Do You Say I’m Sorry?
Attentive service. Romantic candlelight. Scallops and foie and a glass of delicious wine. It’s the perfect dining experience, the one…
No shoes, no shirt, no service. No, seriously.
One of the most famous episodes of television’s “Seinfeld” show featured an authoritarian owner of a popular New York City…
A New Restaurant’s Biggest Crisis
Two weeks ago, I faced a crisis of great magnitude at my restaurant. An employee turned out to be a…
How to close a restaurant
Each year, hundreds of city restaurants close forever, victims of high rents, economic cycles and fickle diners. So it should…
Olive Garden to Make Aspiring Chefs’ Dreams Come True Through ‘Cocinando Un Sueno’ Contest
Now through December 12th, Olive Garden is sponsoring a contest to award an aspiring chef an exclusive trip to Italy…
Pizza Hut and BOOK IT! Announce Big Book Giveaway Winners
In preparation for National Young Readers Week, Pizza Hut and BOOK IT! have announced the ten Pizza Hut restaurants chosen…
Quiznos Inks Expansion Plan for Kuwait
Quiznos, pioneer of the toasted sandwich and one of the nation’s premier restaurant chains for subs, salads and soups, today…
Togo’s Introduces New Line of Crispy, Melted Toasted Sandwiches
A true West Coast Original, Togo’s Sandwiches announce today that guests can get Toasted; day or night, at any of…
Saladworks Signs Three-Store Deal for Dallas Area
Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, announces an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations…
DineEquity, Inc. Announces Solid Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced financial results…
McDonald’s Announces Legendary Return of the McRib to the Greater Philadelphia Region
Beginning today, the legendary McRib sandwich will be available at participating McDonald’s restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region until December…
Fake food inspector attempts scam
A person posing as a food inspector unsuccessfully tried to get a Howard County restaurant operator release sensitive information over…
Claim Jumper sale price: $76.6 million
Landry’s Restaurants has won a bidding war to buy Irvine-based Claim Jumper, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in…
Ohio orders probe of McDonald’s franchise’s letter
The state’s elections chief on Monday ordered an investigation of a northeast Ohio McDonald’s franchise owner who endorsed Republican candidates…
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2010 Results
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH), today announced financial results for the 13 and 39 week periods ended September 28, 2010.…
Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter 2010
Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE:MRT) today reported unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter ended October 3, 2010.…
Yogurt Mountain Opens Self-Serve Frozen-Yogurt Store in Greenville, SC
Yogurt Mountain, LLC, today announced that America’s favorite yogurt store, Yogurt Mountain, will open in Greenville, South Carolina, on November…
Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Promotion Prizes Include Pizza Parties and College Bowl Game Getaways
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today announced the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Instant Win Game and Sweepstakes in conjunction with the…
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues Florida Expansion with Opening of Wesley Chapel Restaurant
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) – known as the gourmet burger expert that offers craveable, high-quality menu items…