Response to our first ever year in review (Top 20 Restaurant News Stories 2011) was so great, we just couldn’t help but serve up another heapin’ helping.
Following is a list of the Top 100 restaurant news stories read on RestaurantNews.com for 2011.
100) The Cheesecake Factory Serves National Cheesecake Day Deal
99) Whataburger Launches New All-Time Favorites Menu
98) Steak ‘n Shake: The History of Hamburger Restaurant Chains
97) Chipotle Unveils Details about New Asian Restaurant Concept
96) California Tortilla Dishes Up Advice on Successfully Using Social Media
95) Original BUBBA burger Grill Restaurants Under Development in Jacksonville, FL
94) Red Robin’s Prime Chophouse Burger Returns
93) 50 Best Brunches in the U.S. Chosen by OpenTable Diners
92) Wingstop Opens First Location in Monterrey, Mexico
91) Furr’s Fresh Buffet to Open in Spring, Texas
90) Successful Startup Restaurant Business Plans
89) U.S. Foodservice Is Now US Foods – Keeping Kitchens Cooking Across America
88) Red Mango Celebrates 100th Store With Introduction of Dark Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Nationwide
87) Restaurant Consultant Reveals 80 Most Common Restaurant Mistakes
86) CiCi’s Pizza Announces American Classics Line with Introduction of New Cheeseburger Pizza
85) White Castle: The History of Hamburger Restaurant Chains
84) United Capital Finances $2 million for Five Guys Burgers and Fries Operator
83) Top 10 Mistakes for a Startup Restaurant
82) Food Network Magazine Reveals the Best Pizza in Every State
81) Dining Out with Food Allergies & Intolerances: Now There’s an App for That
80) Papa John’s Continues Valentine’s Day Tradition with Heart-Shaped Pizza
79) Restaurants, Burger Lovers Celebrate National Hamburger Month
78) Shops at Starwood brings Smashburger to Frisco
77) Red Robin Debuts New Oktoberfest Bürger for a Limited Time Only
76) Panera Bread Enhances Spring Menu with Addition of Sirloin Steak Offerings
75) Panda Express Launches New Golden Treasure Shrimp with Free Offer March 9
74) Famous Dave’s Introduces Six New Menu Items Under 600 Calories
73) Hooters Partners with Kenny Chesney’s Goin’ Coastal Tour
72) Restaurateurs Think Yelp, Groupon Are Hurting Business
71) FREEBIRDS World Burrito Opening Restaurant Across from USC
70) Darden Restaurants to Buy Two Seafood Brands for $59 Million
69) Bru’s Room Sports Grill To Open Two New Locations In Stuart and Pembroke Pines in 2011
68) Dunkin’ Donuts Introduces Frozen Hot Chocolate
67) T.G.I. Friday’s Now Serving Brunch
66) Facebook, Twitter, and Smartphones Lead Social Media-Fueled Innovation Within U.S. Foodservice
65) Hurricane Grill & Wings Inks Deals for 223 New Restaurants
63) T.G.I. Friday’s Introduces New Pick 2 for $10 Menu
62) Restaurant Marketing Tips for the Holiday Season
61) Friendly’s Enters Chapter 11, Closes 63 Restaurants
60) Wingstop Debuts Glider Chicken Sandwiches
58) Chili’s New Lunch Break is Recess for Adults
57) Domino’s Introduces New Wings and Boneless Chicken
56) Houston Man Selected as Tasti D-Lite’s September ‘Healthy Habit’ Winner
55) “Free Fries Friday” at Burger King December 16th
54) P.F. Chang’s Provides Tax Day Relief by Rewarding All Customers with 15 Percent Savings on April 18
53) Winner of Chipotle’s “Wrap What You Love” Contest Takes Home $10K
52) Perkins & Marie Callender’s Files Bankruptcy, Announces Restaurant Closings
51) IHOP Open on Thanksgiving Day and Giving Thanks With Bounceback Coupon
50) Church’s Chicken Beat Popeyes in a National Spicy Chicken Taste Test
49) World’s Largest Buffalo Wild Wings Opening in Brea
48) Wolfgang Puck’s CUT Las Vegas Debuts iPad Wine List
47) Blue Coast Burrito Opens in Cookeville
46) New York Bagel Café & Deli continues its expansion throughout the East Coast
45) Starbucks and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters to Start Partnership
44) Burger King Offers Two-for-One Original Chicken Sandwich Deal
43) Philly Pizza Restaurant Rolling in the Dough with Text Message Marketing
42) Restaurant Operators to Get More Social at NRA Show 2011
41) BJ’s Restaurant Sets New Opening Day Sales Record in Tyler, Texas
40) Lucky Mint, Baskin-Robbins March Flavor of the Month
39) Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse to Open in Boston’s Seaport District
38) McDonald’s Monopoly Returns with Millions of Prizes
37) Coffee Chain Loyalty Survey Brews Surprising Results
36) OpenTable Diners Reveal the Hottest Restaurants in the US
35) CiCi’s Pizza Signs Agreement for 16 New Restaurants in Texas
34) Seven Leading U.S. Restaurant Trends for 2012
33) Baja Fresh CEO David Kim Goes Undercover on CBS’s “Undercover Boss”
32) Whataburger Releases Online Survey Results Naming Customer Favorite
31) Bankrupt Restaurant Chain Lays Off 1,260 Overnight
30) Top 50 Restaurants in the U.S. with the Most Scenic Views
29) Restaurant Deals and Specials for Veterans Day
27) Arby’s Announces New “It’s Good Mood Food” Marketing Campaign
26) Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2010 Results
25) The Power of a Loyal Customer Base
24) Wendy’s Introduces Berry Almond Chicken Salad
23) Restaurant Manager’s Handbook a Restaurant Operations Bestseller
22) Oporto to Open First Location in Rancho Cucamonga, California
21) BJ’s Restaurants Opens at Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento, California
20) Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant Owners Receive 2011 Faces of Diversity Award
19) Seafood Specialties, Culinary Confections Ring In The New Year At The Grand Central Oyster Bar
18) Outback Steakhouse Free Steak Dinner Deal a Restaurant Marketing Win
17) National Restaurant Association Responds to the State of the Union Address
16) Restaurants Tossing a Summer of Salads
15) KFC Launches New 10-Piece Buckets, Helps Cash-Strapped Choirs
14) IHOP Offers New Chicken and Waffles For Limited Time
13) McDonald’s Introduces New McCafe Shakes
12) McDonald’s Reintroduces the Asian Salad
11) Restaurants Serving Up Social Media Connections
10) Cracker Barrel and The Grascals Celebrate #1 Debut on Billboard Bluegrass Chart
9) Five Emerging Trends in the Foodservice Industry
8) IHOP’s All You Can Eat Pancakes Promotion is Back
7) McDonald’s Offers New Fruit & Maple Oatmeal
6) SONIC Adds Four New Premium Beef Hot Dogs to Menu
5) After 119 Years, the Ice Cream Sundae Still a Restaurant Favorite
4) Burger King Offers Original Chicken Sandwich Deal for Fourth of July Weekend
3) Pizza Hut Launches Ultimate Cheese Lover’s with $10.99 Any Lover’s Deal and Facebook Sweepstakes
2) Golden Corral Restaurants Launch Endless Baby Back Ribs Promo
