Nostalgia helps keep once-thriving restaurant franchises alive
Ohio was home to many small franchises and chains that sprung up during the mobile and prosperous times of the…
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Bojangles’ Acorn Food Group, LLC of Jasper, Ga. Selected as 2013 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner
Franchise Group for Popular Southeastern Restaurant Brand One of 100 Finalists Nationwide Jasper, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Acorn Food Group, LLC, a…
Paul Stanley Joins Gene Simmons as Founding Partner in Rock & Brews Restaurant Venture
Stanley and Simmons Will Open New Rock & Brews in Los Cabos March 22 and 23, Kicking Off Significant Expansion…
Wendy’s Considers Closing up to 130 Restaurants
Wendy’s is still working on a major brand renovation to become slimmer and sleeker, which involves the modernization of its…
American Idol Hopeful Lazaro Arbos Serves Up Cool Treats for Rita’s Italian Ice
Popular American Idol Contestant Lazaro Arbos Makes Finals – Voting This Week! Trevose, PA (RestaurantNews.com) Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s…
Wingstop Restaurant to Land in Duluth
National wing chain announces development agreement to expand presence in Georgia Richardson, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Wingstop, the award-winning 550+ unit wing…
Top 100 Best Restaurants for Service
In honor of the art of excellence in restaurant hospitality, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, has…
Le Duff America, Inc. Completes Acquisition Of Mimi’s Cafe And Names New President
Dallas-based restaurant group with French heritage plans brand revitalization Irvine, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Le Duff America, Inc. completed the acquisition of…
Red Mango Puts The Skinny In Dessert With Launch Of Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Naturally Sweetened Treats
Company Announces “Skinny Sorbettos” in Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Red Mango wants to bring you the delicious taste…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 3/5/13
Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). ROYAL PIZZA of Edmonton, AB…
Zaxby’s Opens Second Restaurant in Spring, Texas
New Restaurant to Provide Residents Prepared-at-Order Chicken in a Casual Dining Atmosphere Spring, Texas (RestaurantNews.com) On Monday, March 4, 2013,…
East Coast Wings & Grill Spreads Wings Outside of North Carolina Hub, Opens First of Six Local Restaurants in San Antonio
Winston Salem, NC (RestaurantNews.com) Known for its 75 flavors of award-winning buffalo-style wings, East Coast Wings & Grill recently opened…
Hurricane Grill & Wings Arrives To Shores Of Orange Beach
Island-Inspired Restaurant Lands In Alabama For First Time Ever West Palm Beach, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Hurricane Grill & Wings® touches down in…
Where in the World is Your Favorite Flavor? Yogurtland’s New Flavor Quest Promotion Brings the World’s Best Flavors to Your Spoon and Your Smartphone
Irvine, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Ever wondered what Maqui Berry tasted like but can’t afford a trip to Patagonia? Or wanted to…
Dickey’s in San Ramon is Hosting a Smokin’ Celebration on Thursday
Nation’s Largest Barbecue Franchise Serves $1 Sandwiches to Local Community San Ramon, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in San Ramon…
Menchie’s Celebrates March Madness with Waffle Giveaway
Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Brand Kicks Off Waffle Madness Promotion Encino, CA (RestaurantNews.com) This March, get ready to crunch! Menchie’s, North…
Hurricane Grill & Wings 50th Location Opens in Minnetonka
Island-Inspired Restaurant Celebrates Landmark Opening in Minnesota West Palm Beach, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Hurricane Grill & Wings® is pleased to announce…
Newk’s Express Café Highlights Lent-Friendly Menu Items
Seafood, vegetarian options are perfect for Fridays through March Jackson, MS (RestaurantNews.com) Newk’s Express Café is highlighting its Lent-friendly menu…
Togo’s Kicks Off Latest Eugene Opening With Fundraiser For Local Schools
“West Coast Original” Serves Up Free Sandwiches to 50 Lucky Guests on Opening Day Eugene, OR (RestaurantNews.com) Togo’s Eateries, Inc.,…
Bennigan’s Celebrates St. Paddy’s Day with Free Trip to Ireland
Witty, edgy social media campaign reinforces Legendary brand’s Irish heritage Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Bennigan’s, the Legendary neighborhood pub known for…
Extreme Customer Service: Lessons From Companies That Go Above And Beyond
Most companies say they’ll go the extra mile for their customers, but few will go the extra several hundred miles–and…
Get Hooked (Again) on Togo’s Lemon Pepper Tuna
“West Coast Original” Marks Return of Popular Sandwiches and Promotes No-Forks-Needed Salad Wraps for Spring San Jose, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Lemon…