Huddle House announced that it is offering a $25,000 financial incentive to the first 100 franchisees that commit to a remodel by July 31, 2014. Franchisees would use $20,000 of the incentive to offset the costs of the remodel, with the remaining $5,000 to be used for local marketing efforts. Should Huddle House reach its […]
Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. the creator, developer, and operator of full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern and one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings has opened its latest Buffalo Wild Wings, in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, at the Cascade Crossing Shopping Center. "Situated in an area that is […]
Brinker International signed an agreement with longtime Canadian franchise partner, Speedy Creek (2011) Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, a subsidiary of Brinker will acquire 11 existing Chili's restaurants in the province of Alberta, which generate approximately $35 million in annual sales. The transaction is projected to close in June. In addition to the 11 restaurants, Brinker also will retain the extensive industry experience […]
Sports celebrity Crawford Ker is bringing Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill to another Florida community. The sports-themed wing and casual-dining restaurant chain that was founded by Florida Gator and National Football League veteran Ker will host a grand opening celebration in Wesley Chapel on June 6 at 11 a.m. The first 100 guests will receive a […]
Appetizers, entrees, and desserts under 580 calories have been added to the menu at Duffy’s Sports Grill, South Florida’s sports themed casual-dining restaurant chain. The latest version of Duffy’s menu includes additional “Healthy Options” items, bringing the total to 23 dishes that contain less than 580 calories each. This change is reflective of the growing segment […]
Award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant First Watch has named Kevin Hall as vice president of franchising, a new position for the company. Hall is a First Watch veteran, having started with the company in 1992 as an assistant manager and working his way up to regional vice president and then vice president of brand […]
Wild Wing Café, the brand that lives by the motto “Where Great Food Rocks,” announced an aggressive franchising strategy. Details on the planned growth come after 18 months of strategic preparation for this moment. “The time is now for Wild Wing Café. We are in prime position to expand with seasoned restaurant owner/operator groups, who want to incorporate a winning concept […]
Bagger Dave’s Legendary Burger Tavern, a unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar, will celebrate its grand opening at 241 West Fulton Street in Downtown Grand Rapids, along the Grand River, on Sunday, May 26 at 11 a.m. The celebration will follow an invitation-only VIP Grand Opening Party to be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, […]
Maggiano’s is the nation’s favorite casual-dining restaurant chain, according to a recent study by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. Specializing in family-style Italian cuisine, the restaurant chain just edged out Pappadeaux, which ranked second, followed by Cheesecake Factory, Bonefish Grill, and P.F. Chang’s. The study of more than 7,000 consumers […]
With the economy rebounding, are restaurants driving more new foot traffic and acquiring new customers? According to a new study of 7,000 consumers by Market Force Information, despite the recovery, fewer consumers are trying out casual-dining restaurants compared to two years ago. This may be a result of fewer new choices to try in the […]
The Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) and Ted's Montana Grill announced April 23 that Ted’s Montana Grill has become the first in the restaurant sector to balance a portion of its water footprint through the investment in Water Restoration Certificates. The Ted’s commitment will restore 5 million gallons of water to the Colorado River Basin over two years and represents a […]
Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill, a Largo, Fla.-based sports-themed wing and casual dining restaurant chain founded by Florida Gator and NFL veteran Crawford Ker, is offering guests more variety with new menu items that showcase fresh, bold flavors. WingHouse fans can now enjoy Beer Battered Chicken Fingers, which are freshly hand-dipped and fried golden brown. […]
According to Restaurant DemandTracker, a recent survey of restaurant customers in the United States, casual-dining restaurants can take a variety of steps to increase traffic. The survey asked restaurant-goers who were aware of each casual-dining brand what the brand could do to make them visit more often in the future. The answer choices included a […]
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Puyallup, Washington, on April 1. The new BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse is the latest addition to the one million square foot South Hill Mall. The restaurant is approximately 8,500 square feet, contains seating for approximately 270 guests, and features BJ's extensive menu including BJ's […]
Bennigan’s Franchising Company's president and CEO Paul Mangiamele announced April 1 the spring release of "Bennigan's Return to Relevance…Bleeding Green 25/8.” This business book, which will debut at the Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC) on April 21-24 in Scottsdale, Ariz., delves into the iconic Irish restaurant's renaissance and defines the scale and scope of bringing a Chapter […]
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