The KFC restaurants located in Canada will soon be under new management. The Soul Restaurants Canada company will take responsibility for 204 KFC restaurants in Canada, with the majority of these locations in British Columbia and Ontario. The company has already managed locations in the UK for over 30 years.
Dolores Onate, the owner of two Mexican restaurants in Decatur, Illinois, was found guilty of violating labor laws by refusing to pay her employees properly for overtime. She also required employees to endorse their paychecks to the restaurant so she could take back part of their pay, making their hourly wage below minimum standards. She has been ordered to pay $1.15 million in backpay and damages.
Smashburger, one of the country’s fastest growing burger chains, is kicking off a new summer celebration with a focus on the Classic Smashburger. The “Why I Love the Classic Smashburger” video contest invites Facebook fans to send in their entries until June 24th. The grand prize winner will receive free Smashburgers for a year. Fans who vote will also have a chance to win prizes.
Noodles & Company is adding two new salads that combine all of the fresh flavors of the season into one bowl. The Backyard Barbeque Chicken salad begins with a bed of mixed greens topped with fresh corn, pulled chicken breast and a smoky dressing. The Very Berry Spinach Salad offers bacon, strawberries, blue cheese and a balsamic fig dressing.
Benihana wants guests to come and have a fine dining experience at an affordable price. They’ve put their popular five course Filet Mignon and Chicken for Two at the bargain price of $46 for the month of June. This meal is great for any of the many holidays in June, including Father’s Day and Graduation. The meal includes appetizers, entrees, sides and drinks for two diners.
Del Frisco’s is making some very important promotions. Chef Thomas Dritsas has been moved to the newly created Vice President, Corporate Executive Chef position to oversee the culinary preparations of all restaurants in the chain. Bill Martens is now the Vice President, Corporate Executive Chef that works to manage assets and oversee the development of new restaurants.
Thomas Emmons learned discipline and the value of hard work during his time in the Marines, and now he’s using those skills to open a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location. His new restaurant will be the first for the chain in Mesa, Arizona. Emmons enlisted the help of his mother in opening the new business. He first experienced the Dickey’s brand while living in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering everyone a chance at winning $10,000 in their new “Dance Your Queso Off” contest. Dance videos under 30 seconds in length can be submitted through the ILoveQueso.com website until July 24th. The judges from Moe’s will pick the most inspiring and original one and award the dancer with the grand prize.
Pollo Campero is opening their first San Francisco location now that the local zoning commission has approved their request. The new restaurant will open by the end of this year in the Mission District. The South American chain first arrived in America in 2002. Primary locations were built in Los Angeles, but it took popular demand to bring the chain to the Bay Area.
On June 11th guests to Jack’s Bar and Grill in Lincoln Park will get to enjoy a fun Jimmy Buffet inspired Margaritaville celebration. Drink specials include $5 Patron shots, $5 Margaritas and $3 Coronas. A Mexican themed buffet will also be available and the bar will be decorated in a tropical theme to match.