Restaurant News Bites: Friendly’s, KFC, Veggie Grill
The Friendly’s Ice Cream restaurant chain has laid off an estimated 1,260 employees. This came last Tuesday night after an…
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Restaurant News Bites: Whataburger, Garbanzo, Wingstop
Many of the owners of the most successful and popular food trucks are opening brick-and-mortar locations. The low-cost and investment…
Restaurant News Bites: Real Mex, Twin Peaks, Ruth’s Chris
Real Mex Restaurants is currently filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of the restructuring of their capital system. This…
Restaurant News Bites: T.G.I. Friday’s, Texas Roadhouse, Bonefish Grill
T.G.I. Friday’s has expanded their value offerings with a new Pick 2 for $10 promotion. $10 gets guests an entree…
Jack in the Box Adds Mini Cookies to its Dessert Menu
History is full of examples contradicting the notion that bigger is always better: David didn’t need towering height to slay…
Veggie Grill Raises $11 Million in New Equity Round
Veggie Grill, Southern California’s feel-good comfort food brand, has completed its third successful round of equity funding to support its…
Little Caesars Pizza Supports Children’s Miracle Network During Month of October
Continuing its long history of giving back to the community, Little Caesars Pizza restaurants in the Atlanta area are partnering…
Restaurant News Bites: Cheesecake Factory, Arby’s, Fazoli’s
Market Force recently released a survey showing that The Cheesecake Factory is America’s favorite casual dining chain. The chain was…
Restaurant News Bites: Chili’s, Saladworks, Famous Dave’s
Chili’s has been working on spicing up their brand with restaurant renovations, new menu items and the return of the…
Rick Ross Opens Wingstop in Memphis
Wingstop and platinum selling recording artist Rick Ross first appeared together on Ross’ hit single “MC Hammer” where he rapped…
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers to Open Fourth Texas Location
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will be opening in Denton, Texas, on October 10th at 217 East Hickory Street. It will…
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Baker Returns to Cumming, Georgia
Charles and Kelly Wilson are thrilled to be opening a new Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers in Cumming, Georgia, on October…
Wingstop Sales Up 5.6 Percent in Third Quarter
Wingstop’s same store sales for the third quarter are up 5.6 percent over the same quarter last year, and up…
Red Mango Partners With Missouri Athletics
Red Mango, the chain rated #1 for smoothies and frozen yogurt in the country by Zagat, has signed a marketing…
Straw Hat Pizza Updates Corporate Mission, Pledges Social Responsibility
Straw Hat Pizza has created an updated mission with a social responsibility pledge which accepts the responsibility of turning, promoting…
TCBY Expands in Tyler, Texas
New store in Tyler marks 27th TCBY store in Texas SALT LAKE CITY (RestaurantNews.com) TCBY (www.tcby.com), the leading frozen yogurt…
Del Taco Celebrates ‘Tacoberfest’ Featuring Taco Deluxe
Del Taco restaurants across the country are putting a spin on one of Germany’s most famous events – Oktoberfest. Beginning…
Bojangles’ has found recipe for sustained growth
It makes sense to pay attention to any company that has figured out a way to keep expanding even as…
D’Angelo Heats Up Fall Menu With New Italian Toasted Sandwich
D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches announced a new addition to its popular Toasted Classics line – the Italian Toasted. The Italian Toasted…
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers Introduces Home Grown Harvest Promotion
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers of Atlanta, Georgia, kicked off a company-wide promotion centered on fall inspired flavors. The promotion, The…
Panera Bread Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Pink Ribbon Bagel
Panera Bread is celebrating 10 years of fighting breast cancer by baking bagels. This October, the signature Pink Ribbon Bagel…
IHOP Names Franchisees of the Year at Annual Franchise Conference
IHOP has announced Mike Ruben as its U.S. Franchisee of the Year, and Ed Jeske as International Franchisee of the…