The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., the world’s premier fondue restaurant franchise, has executed a multi-tiered approach to address perceived limitations that prevent guests from visiting its restaurants more often. The strategy culminates with the launch of a revamped menu that allows guests to control and customize their fondue dining experiences. “The Melting Pot’s guests have […]
The all-American iconic restaurant brand, Shoney’s, is opening its newest, one-of-a kind restaurant in Pier Park, with a grand opening celebration March 14 at 3 p.m. Since acquiring the brand in 2006, David Davoudpour has been on a mission to reinvigorate its family-friendly, southern-style restaurants, and his latest creation in Panama City Beach is a […]
Leaders from Brinker International, Inc. provided an update on the company's fiscal 2013 outlook and shared long-term goals being discussed in the February 27 investor conference. "Brinker expects to deliver on our promise of doubling earnings per share. This could happen by fiscal 2014, a full year earlier than initially projected," says Wyman Roberts, CEO and president of Brinker […]
The award-winning casual-dining concept Quaker Steak & Lube known for its Best Wings USA and more than 20 sauce varieties will bring a new restaurant to Medina, Ohio. The Lube will open to the public March 6 at 3 p.m. The restaurant will create close to 100 jobs for the area and will be the 17th Quaker […]
Multi-unit IHOP owner, KJM IHOP, has selected DTT as their exclusive video surveillance and loss prevention vendor. DTT began rolling out systems into all 10 stores in September 2012. The group has plans for store expansion across Southern California and all future locations will also be equipped with DTT loss prevention managed services. Karen Miles, franchise owner for […]
Marie Grimm, a culinary expert with more than twenty years experience creating innovative new menu items for well-known restaurant brands, has been named Vice President, Culinary Innovation, International House of Pancakes, LLC. It was announced by Natalia Franco, Senior Vice President, Marketing for the company, to whom she will report. In her new position, Grimm will […]
NCAA basketball fans have known for years that Buffalo Wild Wings is the best place to catch all of the action during NCAA March Madness. Hot wings and cold beverages are the perfect accompaniment to tournament excitement on big screens, and March has long been one of Buffalo Wild Wings busiest times of the year. […]
Darden Restaurants, Inc. has announced it has entered into an area development agreement with International Meal Company to develop and operate 57 restaurants under Darden's Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and LongHorn Steakhouse brands in Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Panama. "We're excited to bring our three category-leading brands to these countries through our agreement with International Meal Company, a leading, multi-brand restaurant operator in […]
Arriving on schedule at the New Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito’s Tababela parish are two Johnny Rockets restaurants, dovetailing with the official unveiling of the brand new airport and representing the company’s first foray into Ecuador. The landside and airside Johnny Rockets restaurants are both located in the passenger terminal. The 1,952-square-foot landside restaurant […]
Award-winning breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant First Watch continued its expansion in the Indianapolis market with the opening of a restaurant in Carmel, Ind. The new 3,388 sq. ft. restaurant, located at 1950-15 E. Greyhound Pass in the Village Park Plaza, is now the first restaurant in Carmel, bringing the total number of First Watch […]
Luciana Page, a Florida International University student, won the first-ever Red Robin Savory Scholar Contest earlier this month. For this challenge, FIU students were asked to submit their most crave-worthy burger recipe for a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship and the opportunity to serve their recipe at festival’s Amstel Light Burger Bash, taking place February […]
Less than two years after being recruited to lead the iconic Bennigan’s brand back to its former glory, president & CEO Paul Mangiamele has been nominated for one of the foodservice industry’s most prestigious awards. Mangiamele is a candidate for the 2013 Silver Plate Award, presented annually by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) in recognition of outstanding industry […]
For the third consecutive year, The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) recognizes four outstanding foodservice chain operators through the COEX Innovation Awards. The winners will receive their awards during IFMA’s Chain Operators EXchange (COEX), March 3 to 6, 2013 at The Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. COEX Innovation Awards recognize regional and national chain […]
Award-winning breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant First Watch has announced chief marketing officer Chris Tomasso has been selected as a Top Private Company CMO for 2012. The rankings were compiled by ExecRank and the result of two years of research and feedback from evaluation committees and top chief marketing officers that yielded an algorithm for […]
On the heels of another phenomenal year of growth in 2012, Bennigan’s Franchising Company is continuing to reinvent itself in the U.S. and on a global scale. The iconic brand announced the signing of five new franchise agreements and plans to develop 20 new restaurants. These newest franchise partners will bring the chain's legendary Irish hospitality […]
Mike Andres has been appointed the new president, CEO, and chairman of the board for Nashville-based Logan’s Roadhouse. “With more than 30 years of restaurant leadership experience for such well-known brands as McDonald’s Corporation and Boston Market, Mike is the right person to lead Logan’s Roadhouse and take this brand to the next level,” says […]
La Madeleine Country French Café has announced that John Cahill, a 10-year veteran at la Madeleine, has been named chief operating officer. In his new role, Cahill will manage strategic direction of the brand while overseeing the operations, culinary, marketing, and purchasing functions. “I look forward to leading the brand’s growth as we continue to […]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings has announced the promotion of Mickey Mills to president of O’Charley’s. Mills was previously vice president of operations for O’Charley’s and has been with the Nashville-based casual dining chain since 2010. Her appointment comes on the heels of an announced revitalization project for the 213 restaurant brand. “We are thrilled to […]
Lou Moshakos, president and owner of LM Restaurants, Inc., has released plans to expand the Carolina Ale House brand by at least seven additional locations over the next 12 to 18 months, creating more than 800 new jobs. Carolina Ale House currently has 20 units in operation throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and South […]
Newcomer to the Atlanta restaurant scene First Watch continued its expansion in the metro area this week with the opening of a restaurant in the Vinings-Smyrna area. The 3,031 sq. ft. breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant is located at 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Smyrna, in the former J. Christopher’s space at the Ivy Walk shopping center. The opening of […]
Coco’s Bakery Restaurant, with more than 110 family dining locations in the Western United States including California, Arizona, and Nevada, has announced the newest addition to its legendary menu – online and mobile ordering. The platform, powered by OLO, allows Coco’s customers to choose breakfast, lunch, or dinner from Coco’s extensive menu, place and pay […]
New Johnny Rockets restaurants have opened in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, two Gulf Arab States previously developed by the iconic all-American chain in a geographic area positioned for further expansion. The new restaurants at Kipco Tower (formerly known as United Tower) and Riyadh Exit 5 offer the flavorful all-American fare, upbeat music, timeless ambiance, and […]
DineEquity, Inc., parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, has announced that IHOP is expanding into the Asia Pacific region for the first time via a franchise relationship with InterDine Corp. that will result in an IHOP restaurant opening in the Philippines later this month. Under the terms of the agreement, InterDine Corp. […]
Ignite Restaurant Group has agreed to acquire Romano's Macaroni Grill for approximately $55 million in an all-cash transaction from private equity firm Golden Gate Capital, management and investors. The acquisition will be funded through a $50 million upsizing of the company's existing credit facility. The company plans to close the acquisition late in the second quarter of 2013 and expects the […]
California Pizza Kitchen has launched two new seasonal menu items that embrace world flavors – California style. The Brussels + Bacon Pizza and Roasted Beets with Whipped Goat Cheese Salad small plate will be available in all California Pizza Kitchen locations through the end of March. The Brussels + Bacon Pizza is topped with sweet […]
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