If you don’t mind going out in public dressed as a black and white spotted cow you can net yourself a free meal. July 8th will be the next national promotion day where Chick-fil-A awards visitors dressed as cows with a free combo meal. The Cow Appreciation Day was started as an annual promotion to encourage customers to have fun.
Arby’s is adding an exciting new roast beef sandwich option to their menu. The new Angus Cool Deli Sandwich features cooled Angus top round roast beef topped with Swiss Cheese, pickles and a special onion and herb vinaigrette dressing. The sandwich is sold nationally for $4.99 or as part of a combo meal at $6.99.
Smashburger is one of America’s fastest growing burger chains due to their focus on high quality burgers. The chain is about to expand into Atlanta with a new location on Piedmont Road. 20 other locations are expected to open over the next two decades in the metro area. The restaurant serves the full menu as well as a few regional specialties.
NRD Holdings, an Atlanta-based franchise restaurant operators, has acquired 23 Domino’s Pizza restaurants in Florida. 17 of the restaurants are located in Jacksonville and the other 6 are in Orlando. This moves the company into the top 25 rankings for largest operators in the Domino’s franchise.
GE Capital Franchise Finance has extended a new $28.9 million dollar credit agreement to the Rottinghaus Company. The credit is split into a $4.4 million dollar revolving line of credit and a $24.5 million dollar fixed loan. The Rottinghaus Company is responsible for 359 Subway brand restaurants across the Midwestern U.S.
Chipotle Mexican Grill challenged visitors to “Wrap What You Love” in their most recent contest. The grand prize winners wrapped their four year old baby in the company’s 18th anniversary gold wrapper and took home $10,000 dollars. Eric Timperly, the baby’s father, was chosen as the winner by both the official judges and by popular vote.
Baskin-Robbins invited ice cream lovers to vote on their favorite classic flavor from the chain in their recent “The Big Thaw” contest. Over 80,000 enthusiasts responded and picked the Pistacho Almond Fudge flavor from the 60s to return. The chain will offer the flavor in packed quarts at all locations later in the summer.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit grows its numbers again with a new location opening in Huntsville, Alabama. The chain has been a part of the city for some time but demand has made it possible for a second location. The brand now has a total of 153 restaurants around the country.