Chick-fil-A is promoting their new breakfast menus with the “Eat Mor Chikin” Cows asking everyone to vote “Chikin 4 Brekfust”. To encourage votes the chain is also giving away free coupons for the breakfast item of your choice. Customers can make a reservation and redeem their coupon from September 6th through the 10th.
Domino’s Pizza has released over 30 stores that were previously company-owned and operated. The re-franchising move put four local Domino’s franchisees in charge of the restaurants. One of the new owners, Mike Orcutt, took over 14 of the stores. This brings his total to 93 locations, making him the second biggest franchisee in the country.
IHOP restaurants are celebrating the beginning of apple harvest season with their new Caramel Apple Sensations. This limited time special menu ends on October 2nd. The breakfast items, including the Caramel Apple Crisp Crepe and the Apple Fritter, are available all day long. The SIMPLE & FIT menu item is the Cinnamon Apple Crisp Crepe Combo.
Boston Market has completed renovations and changes to their Los Angeles restaurants to ensure guests have a better experience. Upgrades have also been added to other locations. The program, known as the America’s Kitchen Table upgrade, makes the interior of the store more inviting and added a number of new entrees to the menu.
The National Restaurant Association has announced a new initiative that will take place over the month of September. The 17th annual National Food Safety Education Month will ensure that restaurant industry employees around the country all follow the same set of health and safety guidelines. Free seminars and training sessions are planned.
A regional launch of the new Green Chile Double burger last year proved surprisingly popular, so Whataburger is now expanding the burger to all of its restaurants. The burger will only be available until October 3rd. The burger features two patties, topped with a slice of American and Monterey Jack cheese and roasted green chiles.
The strict adherence to a specific system has let McDonald’s keep customer experiences and food quality exactly the same even in the desserts of the Middle East or the mountains of China. Salesman Ray Kroc pioneered this system. Identical restaurants have allowed the brand to grow beyond anyone’s expectations.
Quiznos has signed new franchise agreements that will increase the number of international restaurants in the chain. Agreements with Sub One Hospitality Services will bring Quiznos to the Western and Northern India. The chain also celebrated the opening of its largest international location in Southern India recently.
The Cheesecake Factory has added a new member to their executive team. Donald Evans has joined as the new Chief Marketing Officer. He will use over 15 years of experience in the marketing industry to develop new promotional materials and advertising for the brand. He worked for over 11 years with the Walt Disney company.
North Carolina is now home to its first Johnny Rockets location. The Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel has added Johnny Rockets to their Cherokee, North Carolina casino. This is the 21st location for the chain inside of a casino. The Harrah’s company chose the chain for its All-American menu and exciting restaurant design.