Friendly’s Announces 30th Annual ‘Cones for Kids’ Campaign for Easter Seals
Today, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation launches its 30th annual ‘Cones for Kids’ campaign. The Valentine’s Day fundraiser will benefit 30…
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Restaurant Weeks aim to spur sales during January slowdown
Eateries have taken down the Christmas tinsel and swept up the New Year’s Eve confetti. Now, many are gearing up…
One to Watch: Shane’s Rib Shack
Barbecue is both family food and community food, says Shane Thompson, founder of Shane’s Rib Shack. He says people enjoy…
Food Network looking for bad restaurants
Is your restaurant failing? Is the menu stale, the décor dated and the clientele smaller than the wait staff? Then…
NYC Restaurant Week Featuring Over 300 Restaurants
If you’ve never visited New York City during Restaurant Week, it may be time to plan a trip. Reservations for…
Carl’s Jr. Offers $60,000 In Scholarships To Honor Education And Company Founders
Carl’s Jr. recently announced, as part of their commitment to advancing education across the country, the start of the 12th…
Chartwells and Denny’s Pull an All-Nighter at Auburn University
Denny’s, one of the world’s most recognized restaurant brands, and Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services on the Auburn University campus…
FREEBIRDS World Burrito Opening Restaurant Across from USC
FREEBIRDS World Burrito, known for offering “way more choices” to custom-build rockin’ burritos, salads, nachos, tacos and more, announced it…
National Restaurant Association Names Rob Gifford as Executive Vice President of Political Advocacy
The National Restaurant Association today named Rob Gifford as Executive Vice President of Political Advocacy. In this new role, Gifford…
Charlotte NC’s Famous Penguin Drive-In Reopens
Charlotte NC’s legendary Penguin Drive-In, a regional culinary icon since 1954, will hold a grand reopening celebration Saturday, January 15th…
Good Times Restaurants Reports First Quarter 2011 Results
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: GTIMD) today announced its fifth consecutive month of same store sales increases with December sales…
Small gains are big news to restaurants
For restaurants, the slow but steady growth in sales projected for 2011 is the best news in years. But restaurateurs…
West Coast firm to buy Boston restaurant group
The Back Bay Restaurant Group, with popular dining spots such as Joe’s American Bar & Grill and Abe & Louie’s,…
Starbucks’ New Logo Signals Intent to ‘Think Beyond Coffee’
Starbucks Corp. today unveiled the latest iteration of its logo — a move that CEO Howard Schultz said signaled the…
Pop-Up Restaurants: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
John Fraser’s new restaurant is doomed. It may make a splash at the start, but by this time next year…
Legal Dispute Closes 44 Pizza Huts
A dispute between Pizza Hut and southern Louisiana’s primary franchisee for the brand has led to a lawsuit and the…
Wingstop to Add 20 New Stores in Mexico
Wingstop is spreading its wings even wider in Mexico. The Texas-based chain today announced it will add another 20 stores in the…
Red Mango Celebrates Record Growth for 2010
Red Mango, the fastest-growing retailer of all-natural nonfat frozen yogurt and fresh fruit smoothies, announced a record year of franchise…
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands in South Carolina
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest, fastest growing barbecue chain in the country, is well-known for its hot, pit-smoked meats, free…
Benihana Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA; BNHN), operator of the nation’s largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today reported total…
Cintas Introduces Five Simple Steps to Keep Restaurant Floors Clean This Winter
CINCINNATI (RestaurantNews.com) Snow and ice can wreak havoc on unprotected floors. To help restaurants limit the impact of winter weather…
Starbucks VIA French Roast Now in Starbucks Stores
The Starbucks chain of coffee shops is introducing a new instant coffee product in all of its Canadian and American…