Denny’s is releasing a new “Tour of America” menu that celebrates the culinary heritage of the chain. Over 1500 locations means the chain offers a number of regional menu variations to adapt to local customer demands. The summer time menu offers six specialty dishes inspired by Midwestern, Southern, Californian and Hawaiian delicacies.
Over 50 million Americans are expected to eat at least one meal outside the home to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend. Research conducted by the National Restaurant Association shows that dinner is the most popular dining out meal for this holiday. 60% of diners are visiting a father’s favorite restaurant regardless of discounts or deals.
Domino’s Pizza has recently released a special application for iPhones and the iPod Touch. The app lets users find the closest location, send out their order and track the creation of their pizza. Online orders account for a quarter of the chain’s sales and the app gives smart phone users another convenient method.
Perkins & Marie Callenders, the company responsible for both the Perkins and Marie Callenders restaurant chains, has won its first round of approvals for its recent motion for bankruptcy. This will allow the company to move forward on its restructuring.
During the recent Castles at the Capitol event, White Castle inducted Speaker of the House John Boehner into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame highlights famous and dedicated fans of White Castle. The Speaker of the House also received a commemorative plaque with an engraving of the 11th White Castle Restaurant that he visited as a child.
The popular piano bar and fresh grill chain Seasons 52 is developing a new, limited time summer menu. New dishes showcases the best fresh flavors of the season. Additions include the BLT Flatbread, Summer Basil and Parmesan Crispbread, Grilled Lemongrass Salmon Salad and Blueberry Cheesecake Mini Indulgence.
McDonald’s finally announced the winners of their national Men of McCafe Casting Call. Five men were chosen for their commitment to their local African American community. They will kick off their duties by appearing at the Essence Music Festival later this summer. The festival will be held in New Orleans.
Freebirds World Burritos is introducing a new $5 Freedom Salad to help customers celebrate summer with fresh and light meals. This weekend the chain will also have $1 beers to encourage visitors for Father’s Day. Guests are paired with a team member at the restaurant to create their own custom salad with a number of tasty toppings.
Tossed, one of America’s fastest growing fresh salad and light food chains, has signed a new agreement to develop a new location in Chicago. New York Magazine recently rated the chain as offering the #1 Salad in New York City. Tossed also signed recent agreements in Los Angeles, Boston, Vancouver and Washington D.C.