Real Mex Restaurants is currently filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of the restructuring of their capital system. This filing and process won’t have any effect on the restaurants owned by the company or their operation. The chain has already secured $49 million in financing to help them restart after the bankruptcy.
Hooters of America is pursuing a lawsuit against La Cima, a franchisee company of the Twin Peaks brand. Hooters claims that a former executive with the company, Joe Hummel, delivered trade secrets to La Cima when he joined them. The CEO of Twin Peaks has formally denied these claims in a letter to journalists.
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen is getting ready to celebrate October as National Pizza Month with a free food giveaway. On October 18th, guests to any Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen location will receive a free slice of pizza. A coupon will be posted on the brand’s Facebook page that must be redeemed to get your free slice.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House will be offering a special dinner at 38 locations to celebrate the 26th generation of great winemaking from the Antinori family. A 5 course dinner pairing favorite entrees like Wild Mushroom Risotto and Lobster Tail with Antinori wines. Pricing ranges from $95 to $120 depending on location.
The new Happiest Hour now being held daily at all Mimi’s Cafe locations. Pair $5 Wine Flights, three top wines in 2 oz pours, with the $5 Bistro Bites. Appetizers include Crab Fritters, BBQ Pork Sliders and the Signature Cheese Plate. Extra wine flight pours are also just $1 during these Happy Hour celebrations.
True Food Kitchen, a California-based restaurant offering local produce, introduced their fall menu on October 4th. Seasonal vegetables like arugula, kale, squash and apples form the backbone of 13 new additions. Dishes include the vegan Squash Pie, Harvest Chopped Salad, and Roasted Beets with Mozzarella Agrodolce.
Straw Hat Pizza has updated their corporate mission to include a greater focus on promoting and using environmentally friendly energy and resources. Part of this comes from their practice of purchasing ingredients from local and humane farmers. Other changes include environmentally friendly upgrades to stores.
Red Mango is partnering with the Mizzou Sports Properties program at University of Missouri. This will bring a Red Mango location to the dining hall on the main campus. The new frozen yogurt location will give a wider range of healthy dining options to both athletes and other students attending the University of Missouri.
Starbucks is honoring their commitment to help local communities with a new partnership. Community model stores in Harlem, Crenshaw and other communities will share their profits with organizations around them. At least $100,000 of profits will be shared with community-building charities and other groups.