Olympus Puts Dough in Pizza Hut
Stamford, CT (RestaurantNews.com) Stamford, Conn.-based Olympus Partners has acquired NPC International, Inc. (“NPC”), the largest Pizza Hut franchisee and the…
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January Benihana Chef’s Special
Hibachi Shrimp & Chicken for Two Miami, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHN), the nation’s leading operator of Japanese theme…
Top 20 Restaurant News Stories 2011
Stick a fork in it. 2011 is done. And almost every media outlet in the world has put together some…
Charley’s Grilled Subs Secures a Spot in the Top 100 in 2012 Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Columbus, OH (RestaurantNews.com) Charley’s Grilled Subs, home of the world’s best Philly Steak sandwich for more than 24 years, ranked…
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Continues Growth in Tennessee
Morristown, TN (RestaurantNews.com) Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, the 213-unit franchise of…
Family-Friendly Sports Pub Inks First Overseas Franchise Deal
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Partners with Thimar Investment to Develop New Restaurants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tampa, FL (RestaurantNews.com) …
Freddy’s Accelerates Growth in 2012
Wichita, KS (RestaurantNews.com) With this week’s inclusion in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, Freddy’s finishing touches on 2011 are complete, and…
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens in Heber City
The Nation’s Fastest Growing Barbecue Chain Finds a Home in Utah Heber City, UT (RestaurantNews.com) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit settles in…
Chick-fil-A model helps it lead
While many of its competitors have hit a wall, Chick-fil-A is on a roll. The College Park-based chicken sandwich chain…
Togo’s Celebrates National Pastrami Day with the Pastrami Pounder Challenge and Pastrami Palooza!
Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 11 the West Coast Original Is Challenging Customers To Eat an Entire Family Size Pastrami Sandwich Within…
Smashburger Sizzles Into Sandy Springs
Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” restaurant, brings its fresh approach to burgers to Sandy Springs…
Ring in the New Year with a $4.29 Jumbo Deal from Jack in the Box
San Diego, CA (RestaurantNews.com) If your New Year’s resolution is to eat hearty and be merry, then check out the…
T.G.I. Friday’s Throws New Year’s Eve Party
Friday’s invites guests to ring in the New Year with half-priced appetizers and fun holiday drinks Carrollton, TX (RestaurantNews.com) The…
Southern Maryland Arby’s Restaurants Close
The Arby’s restaurants in Southern Maryland have closed according to signs posted at the various locations. The signs indicate the…
NPC International, Inc. Announces Closing of Sale of Parent Company
Overland Park, KS (RestaurantNews.com) NPC International, Inc. (the “Company”), announced today the closing of the previously disclosed proposed acquisition by…
Jamba and SYGMA Extend Distribution Alliance to New Territories
Expanded Business Relationship Positions Jamba for Accelerated Growth Emeryville, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) and SYGMA, a national foodservice distribution…
Northern California McDonald’s Offers Free Small Coffee During Tough Economic Times
Sacramento, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Local McDonald’s restaurants will be kicking off the new year by offering a free small cup of…
New DQ Grill & Chill Opens in Brunswick
Brunswick, GA (RestaurantNews.com) The Dairy Queen® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 127 Altama Connector…
First Watch To Continue Growth In Kentucky
Lexington, KY (RestaurantNews.com) First Watch, the Bradenton, Florida-based Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant company, has signed a franchisee agreement with…
Family pizza night takes on new meaning
Rick Collins and his son Tim Collins are planning to roll out the second pizza buffet chain concept in Richmond…
In a fast food nation
When it comes to the fast-food restaurant sector, hamburgers reign supreme and that highly competitive business is getting a little…
Politics and Pizza: GOP Candidates Make Pizza Ranch a Common Stop
There’s an age-old quip about candidates on the campaign trail “shaking hands and kissing babies,” but who could have predicted…