Restaurants Newswire
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Honored as one of the 'Best Companies to Work for in Texas'
CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — T.G.I. Friday's(R) restaurants and its parent company Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., was recently honored as one of the "Best Companies to Work for in Texas" for the second consecutive year. This annual program was created by the Texas...
Bojangles' Celebrates 400th Restaurant
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 13 PRNewswire — It is a big day for fans of Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits. The 400th Bojangles' location opened this morning in Daleville, Ala. "We're about to wake up some taste buds in Daleville," said Randy Kibler, Bojangles' President and Chief...
Relais & Chateaux to Open First North American Maison in New York City
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — Relais & Chateaux, the exclusive collection of 470 of the world's finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries, will open Maison des Relais & Chateaux in midtown Manhattan on February 13. This is the organization's third Maison and the...
Nation's First Feng Shui Inspired McDonald's Restaurant Opens its Doors in Hacienda Heights
HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif., Feb. 13 PRNewswire — A local McDonald's restaurant recently unveiled a one-of-a-kind Feng Shui-inspired design, the nation's first. The restaurant, located at 15628 Gale Avenue, blends classic architecture with modern Feng Shui aspects including water...
Morton's to Open New Steakhouse in Miami Beach
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) today announced that it has signed a lease to open a new Morton's The Steakhouse in Miami Beach, Fla. The 8,400 square-foot restaurant will be located in The Crown at Miami Beach, a luxurious...
Dunkin' Donuts Turns Up the Heat with New Oven-Toasted Menu
CANTON, Mass., Feb. 13 PRNewswire — Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest coffee and baked goods chain, today officially launched its new, all-day Oven-Toasted menu. The new platform marks the most significant change to Dunkin' Donuts product lineup since the company launched...
Panera Bread Provides a Pair of Tasty Treats for New York Metro Commuters who Pair Up
Panera Bread offers special discounts to area drivers in NY Metro region ESSEX, Conn., Feb. 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NuRide, Inc. (www.nuride.com), the nation's largest incentive-based online ridesharing community, announced today Panera Bread has partnered with NuRide to provide a...
Riding Together is Good at Applebee's
Applebee's Franchisee in NY Metro region provides appetizing rewards to commuters who ride together and reduce traffic congestion ESSEX, Conn., Feb. 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NuRide, Inc. 767-9880 x151, lbiesak@nuride.com SOURCE NuRide, Inc.
McDonald's(R) Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region to Thank Customers With 'Coffee Lover's Day'; Offer Free Premium Roast Coffee on Valentine's Day
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region will distribute free Premium Roast hot coffee on Valentine's Day, February 14. This promotion will be available at participating McDonald's restaurants throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania...
Panera Bread Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 25, 2007
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Panera Bread Company (Nasdaq: PNRA) today reported net income of $18 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2007, compared to net income of $19 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter...
CKE Restaurants, Inc. to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 20th Annual OC Growth Stock Conference
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Feb. 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) will be participating in the Roth Capital Partners 20th Annual OC Growth Stock Conference on Feb. 19, 2008. Details about the conference and when CKE Restaurants will present are as follows: Roth...
'Cuisine for a Cause' Helps Nourish 10 Local Charities
DETROIT, Feb. 12 PRNewswire — Opus One restaurant, News/Talk 760 WJR and Ford Motor Company are pleased to announce that the second annual "Cuisine for a Cause" launched successfully on February 1st. Since the program's kick- off, "Cuisine for a Cause" has already raised $3,659 for ten...
Flanigan's Announces Earnings
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC., owners and operators of the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and "Big Daddy's" retail liquor stores, today announced results for the 13 weeks ended December 29, 2007. The table below sets...
Integrated Ad Campaign a First for Bonefish Grill
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — On February 18, 2008, Bonefish Grill will launch its first multi-media advertising campaign, "Taste the Pursuit," featuring two thirty-second television commercials and a series of print ads, plus direct-mail and a webisode. One of the fastest growing...
Vernon W. Hill Founder of Commerce Bank Joins Saladworks
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — John Scardapane, Founder and Chairman of Saladworks, Inc. announced today that Vernon W. Hill II, Founder and Retired Chairman of Commerce Bancorp, has made a major investment in Saladworks and has joined the company as Chairman of the Executive...
Sheetz, Inc. Names New Vice President of Human Resources
ALTOONA, Pa., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — Phil Freeman, vice president of human resources for Sheetz, Inc., has announced he is stepping down after 19 years of service. Freeman began his career with Sheetz in 1988 as corporate controller in the finance department. He served in that role until...
Funding Complete for Phase One of the Farish Street Entertainment District; Focus Turns to Phase II -- BB King's Blues Club and Stimley Performing Arts Park
JACKSON, Miss., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — The permanent loan for Phase One of the Farish Street Entertainment District development has closed. This sets the stage for the district to welcome its first customer in Fall, 2008. When complete, Farish Street will be a 70,000 square foot...
BooRah Launches Online Restaurant Review Guide in Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Seattle
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — BooRah today announced the launch of its online restaurant review guide, www.BooRah.com, in Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Seattle. BooRah gives residents and visitors in these metropolitan areas an easier way to find great local...
Latest Salvo Fired in Frozen Yogurt Wars as Southern California's Fastest-Growing Franchise - Cefiore - Launches New Chocolate Flavor
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — Cefiore, Southern California-based and one of the nation's fastest-growing frozen yogurt destinations, introduced today its new chocolate flavor, just in time for Valentine's Day. With more than 90% of U.S. households consuming frozen...
Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. to Present at Roth Capital Partners 20th Annual OC Growth Stock Conference
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBO) will be participating in the upcoming 20th Annual OC Growth Stock Conference. Dan Pittard, president and chief executive officer, will present Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time...
B.R. Guest Restaurants Brings Dos Caminos to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Stephen Hanson and B.R. Guest are proud to announce the highly-anticipated arrival of Dos Caminos Las Vegas, opening at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino. Dos Caminos Las Vegas is the fourth outpost of the Mexican cuisine mecca and the first outside of New...
AUDIO from Medialink and IHOP: Making the World a 'Batter' Place
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — A special annual event is shaping up to be a great day for pancake lovers and local charities alike. The newly crowned Miss America is a big part of the flapjack celebration. Listen to this report from IHOP at...
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues Alabama Expansion With Opening of a Second Huntsville Restaurant
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will open its fourth Alabama restaurant in Huntsville, located at 365 The Bridge Street NW, next to the Monaco Pictures 14 Screen Cinema off Governors West, on Monday, Feb. 25, at 11...
Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation Announces Executive Change
BOSTON, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation today announced that Robert M. Vincent, Executive Vice President and CFO, has resigned effective February 29, 2008 as he has accepted the CFO position at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. In making the announcement, Uno's...
Emeril Lagasse Sets the Table at The Palazzo
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Chef Emeril Lagasse opens Table 10 at Las Vegas' new luxury resort, The Palazzo. Table 10 is a New American restaurant that highlights the renowned cuisine, personality and warm style of hospitality that began at a quaint table inside Emeril's flagship...
Darden Restaurants Announces Its Expectation for Third Quarter Diluted Net Earnings Per Share and Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Guidance
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today reported that it expects diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations for its fiscal third quarter ending February 24, 2008 will be $0.78 to $0.80, including integration costs and...
National Beef Backer Award Winners Announced
RENO, Nev., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — National Beef Backer Award winners in foodservice were announced Friday by the Beef Checkoff Program at the Annual Cattle Industry Conference in Reno, Nev. The Beef Backer Award recognizes chain and independent restaurant operators who excel in menuing...
Slyder(R) Love at St. Louis White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — St. Louis area White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share with your...
Slyder(R) Love at Northeast Ohio White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
CLEVELAND, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Northeast Ohio area White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share with...
Slyder(R) Love at New Jersey White Castles on Valentine's Day- Make Reservations Now!
RAHWAY, N.J., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — New Jersey area White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share with...
Slyder(R) Love at Nashville White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Nashville area White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share...
Slyder(R) Love at Minneapolis-St. Paul White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Minneapolis-St. Paul White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination...
Slyder(R) Love at Louisville White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Louisville area White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share...
Slyder(R) Love at Indianapolis White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Indianapolis area White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share...
Slyder(R) Love at Detroit White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Detroit White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share...
Slyder(R) Love at Columbus White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Columbus area White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share...
Slyder(R) Love at Cincinnati White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
CINCINNATI, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Cincinnati White Castle restaurants will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to share with your...
Slyder(R) Love at Chicago White Castles on Valentine's Day - Make Reservations Now!
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — White Castle restaurants throughout the Chicagoland area will offer reserved candlelight dining on Thursday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you crave the steam grilled goodness of White Castle then you've found the perfect dinner destination to...
The Fifty/50 Appoints Empower Public Relations to Promote Grand Opening
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Business owners Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner of The Fifty/50 restaurant and bar have retained Empower Public Relations to raise awareness about their grand opening this March 2008. The Fifty/50 will feature high quality smoked, grilled and fried foods and...
onTargetjobs Announces Acquisition of RegionalHelpWanted.com
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 8 PRNewswire — onTargetjobs, the leading niche Internet job board company, announced today its acquisition of RegionalHelpWanted.com, a network of over 350 geographically focused Internet job boards. onTargetjobs is the parent company of BioSpace.com...
Fresh Harvest Products, Inc. Launches New Coffee Food Service Division
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Fresh Harvest Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FRHV.OB) announced today that it has started a food service division for its coffee products. Fresh Harvest has several food service clients, and we believe that there is a great opportunity to...
Sizzler Owners Prep Chain for Sale
CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 8 PRNewswire — Sizzler, the 50-year-old American family steakhouse chain, may return to American ownership, the result of its Australian owners' decision to sell the venerable brand. Sydney-based Pacific Equity Partners, which acquired Sizzler from Worldwide...
Quaker Steak & Lube Taps Veteran Restaurant CEO Ken Cole to Power Growth
SHARON, Penn., Feb. 8 PRNewswire — Quaker Steak & Lube, the casual dining chain known for hot wings and hot wheels, is revving up its growth plans with the hiring of veteran restaurant executive Ken Cole as president and CEO. Cole this week announced his resignation as president and...
Downtown Royal Oak Features Unique Gifts of Love
In celebration of the most romantic day of the year ROYAL OAK, Mich., Feb. 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Sweethearts will be the special guests of Downtown Royal Oak on Thursday, February 14th and throughout February when the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) presents Gifts of Love...
McDonald's Continues to Deliver Strong Global Results - January Comparable Sales Rise 5.7%
OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — McDonald's Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 5.7% for the month of January. Systemwide sales for worldwide restaurants increased 13.4% in January, or 7.1% in constant currencies. "We continue to drive our...
Panera Bread Announces Plans for Growth in Florida
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Panera Bread (Nasdaq: PNRA) today announced a new agreement with Covelli Enterprises, dba Flapan, LLC, to develop bakery-cafes in the Florida counties of Palm Beach and Broward. Under the conditions of the new agreement, the...
You Got 'Valentine's Recovery Day' From Domino's Pizza
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Happy Valentine's Recovery Day! Domino's Pizza (DPZ), the official pizza delivery of VRD (Valentine's Recovery Day), is offering a special, shareable deal to celebrate those who devote time to planning and romancing their sweethearts on...
JA Apparel Corp. to Wardrobe Caribbean Hot Spot
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — JA Apparel Corp announced today that they have provided the stunning new wardrobe for the staff of Blanchards Restaurant, in Anguilla, the premier restaurant in the Caribbean. Managers and wait staff of this celebrity island haunt will wear custom dress...
You Got 'Valentine's Recovery Day' From Domino's Pizza
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Happy Valentine's Recovery Day! Domino's Pizza (DPZ), the official pizza delivery of VRD (Valentine's Recovery Day), is offering a special, shareable deal to celebrate those who devote time to planning and romancing their sweethearts on...
ITEX Corporation Continues Expansion in Chicago Market
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ITEX Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ITEX), The Membership Trading Community(SM), a leading marketplace for cashless business transactions in North America, is rapidly expanding in the Chicago market, having registered the prestigious...
Hy-Vee Chinese Express Recognized for Excellence
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Hy-Vee's Chinese Express, the company's fastest-growing and most popular dining service, has been named to the Top 100 Chinese Restaurants/Chains in the United States. It is the fourth year in a row the company has been so honored. Chinese...
Popular Florida Restaurant Leads Hospitality Industry by Converting to Pasteurized Shell Eggs Usage
LANSING, Ill., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — National Pasteurized Eggs, http://www.safeeggs.com, announced today that The Broken Egg restaurants in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota, Fla., will now exclusively use its Davidson's Safest Choice Pasteurized Shell Eggs brand for all dishes requiring...
CKE Restaurants, Inc., Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Ink New Beverage Agreement for Carl's Jr., Hardee's
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. (R) and Hardee's(R) restaurants, today announced a multi-year year fountain beverage sales agreement with Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB). Under the terms of the new...
Legal Employer Provides Companies with Competitive Edge by Assuring Consumers that Workers are Legally Documented
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — A new service has launched to assist U.S. companies, large and small, in promoting the fact that they hire and employ only legally documented workers. Legal Employer is offering companies use of its seal programs to market, both online and...
Little Caesars(R) Pizza Targets New Orleans for Major Growth
DETROIT, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Industry leader Little Caesars, well known for its innovative "Pizza!Pizza!(R)" promotion and more recently, the convenient, value and quality oriented HOT-N-READY(R) offering, has selected New Orleans as a key market to grow its chain. "From its historic...
Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time Offer Lucky Winner 'The Ultimate Home Entertainment Combo'
ATLANTA, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — The hottest new gaming systems are sweeping the nation and are "must haves" for teens and adults alike. Now, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time consumers have a chance to win "the ultimate entertainment combo" featuring Nintendo Wii(R), Guitar Hero III(R) and...
STK Steaks Claim in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Shortly after the debut of One Sunset on Sunset Boulevard, New York's The One Group has planted another flag on our culinary scene with the opening of STK Los Angeles. "Not your daddy's steakhouse," STK exemplifies One Group's skills and vision to the...
Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment and Seminole Hard Rock International Name New Directors and Managers
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc., (SHRE, Inc.), and Seminole Hard Rock International, LLC, (SHRI, LLC), parent companies of Hard Rock International, today announced the appointment of four new individuals to serve on the Board of Directors of...
Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation to Host Conference Call Announcing First Quarter Results
BOSTON, Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation, operator and franchisor of Uno Chicago Grill restaurants, will host a conference call for interested investors, analysts and portfolio managers on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM (EST) to discuss first quarter...
The Annual Big Boy Seafood Festival Returns Today!
WARREN, Mich., Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Several new seafood dishes will be featured at this year's annual Big Boy Seafood Festival, starting February 6, Ash Wednesday, and lasting through March 23, the end of Lent. The new Big Boy Crab Cake Dinner and the new Captain's Sampler will keep...
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Announces Executive Management Changes
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants, today announced the reorganization of its executive management team. These changes provide an organizational structure that allows the Company to better...
Palm Coast Residents Deemed Biggest Chick-fil-A Fans in the Country
ATLANTA, Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Rachel and Melody Snelen have always considered themselves the biggest Chick-fil-A(R) fans in America, but now the two sisters have official bragging rights to the claim. The Snelens, 24-year- old twins from Palm Coast, Fla., were named grand prize...
Celebrity Cruises Unveils 'Top 10' on Celebrity Solstice
MIAMI, Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ten of 2008's hottest new restaurants will open this fall, but diners won't need special connections to book a table. In fact, they won't even need directions, since the GPS coordinates will change daily. That's because the 10 restaurants are all...
Mickey Mouse Invites Families to Celebrate the 'Year of the Mouse' at Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 6 PRNewswire — It's a celebration that has Mickey Mouse's name written all over it ... well, half of his name, anyway. The most famous Mouse of all is inviting families to celebrate the Lunar New Year and Year of the Mouse at Disneyland Resort, the place "Where...
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Announces Appointments of Richard Lynch and Ralph Bower to Popeyes Leadership Team
ATLANTA, Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AFC Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes(R) Chicken & Biscuits, today announced the appointments of Richard Lynch as Chief Marketing Officer, effective March 1, 2008 and Ralph Bower as Chief Operations...
CKE Restaurants, Inc. Reports Positive Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Blended Same-Store Sales
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today period 13 same-store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2008, for Carl's Jr.(R) and Hardee's(R) as well as fourth quarter results for the twelve weeks ended on the same date and...
Petrie Court Cafe Opens Wine Bar on Friday and Saturday Evenings Beginning February 15 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 PRNewswire — Visitors to The Metropolitan Museum of Art have been dining for several years at the Petrie Court Cafe, a European- style a la carte restaurant, and they will soon be able to discover the newly re-imagined Petrie Court Cafe and Wine Bar, which will open...
Take the Green & Black's Chocolate Challenge
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 5 PRNewswire — Cooking intensely delicious food with one of People magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive," could be a reality for five creative home chefs. Green & Black's(R), a best-selling organic chocolate brand, announced today a call-for-entries for the Green...
UnCork York Tour de Tanks Uncovers Local Vintners' Secrets to Inspired Wine
YORK, Pa., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Trying new things can be intimidating — finding a first-rate wine shouldn't be. Local vintners take the guesswork out of finding the perfect vintage to suit your palate. The award-winning wineries of the UnCork York Wine Trail invite...
Darden Restaurants to Webcast Their 2008 Analyst Meeting
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) will be webcasting their 2008 Analyst Meeting to be held in New York City on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 starting at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ET. A webcast of the Company's presentation will be available over...
Noble Roman's Expands Loan Agreement by $3 Million
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Indianapolis based Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NROM) today announced that it entered into an amended loan agreement with Wells Fargo Bank. This amendment provides the company with an additional $3 million. This amendment allows...
Stark Service Solutions Announces Launch of Motivational Marketplace - Online Store Promoting Educational & Motivational Training Programs for Hospitality Industry
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stark Service Solutions is known nationally for its cutting edge programs to enhance customer loyalty through superior guest satisfaction and associate satisfaction ratings. Already used in a number of hotels including such brands as...
Domino's Pizza Delivers One Million Free Pies on 'Super Tuesday'
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Just as the largest, simultaneous number of U.S. presidential primary elections are being held across the country, Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) will be e-mailing one million lucky customers an offer for a free pizza in the largest...
Eventective.com Announces Winners of the 2008 Planner's Choice Award
PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 4 PRNewswire — Eventective (www.eventective.com), the Web's most comprehensive resource for meeting and event space and related services, has announced the winners of its 2008 Planner's Choice Awards. Eventective is visited by more than one million planners monthly...
Myrtle Beach Resort Icon 'Sands Resorts' Gets New Owner
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Feb. 4 PRNewswire — Hotelier Lee Rawcliffe, who is the current owner of Sands Ocean Club and Sands Beach Club, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has acquired the remainder of the Sands Resorts chain of oceanfront resorts, including Ocean Dunes Resort & Villas, Sand Dunes...
Global Consensus on Mercury: Scientists Defend Science Journalists
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Mercury has again been in the news with the release of new data on mercury levels in tuna sushi by the New York Times and Oceana/Mercury Policy Project study. While the results were startling — around 1 of 3 pieces of tuna tested had...
Wendy's Announces 2007 Full Year and 4th Quarter Results
DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wendy's International, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) today announced its preliminary, unaudited financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2007, reflecting same-store sales increases for the year, cost controls and improving restaurant...
Empower Public Relations Stakes Its Reputation on the Best Steak in the City
CHICAGO, Feb. 4 PRNewswire — Six Chicagoland Morton's restaurants have retained Empower Public Relations to coordinate and execute their PR campaigns in 2008. Empower is representing each of the restaurants individually and collectively: the original Morton's at 1050 N. State St, 9525...
NEWSWEEK: International Editions: Highlights and Exclusives, February 11, 2008
COVER: The Stars of Cuisine. (All overseas editions). Tokyo Bureau Chief Christian Caryl and Special Correspondent Akiko Kashiwagi report on the booming restaurant business in Tokyo that has rocketed into the stratosphere of international gastronomy thanks to the Paris-based Michelin guide...
Bernod Group Spins First Certified Organic Cotton Candy
VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 1 PRNewswire — The Bernod Group, manufacturers of Unique Novelty Food Concepts, today announced the launch of its SpunCity brand of Certified Organic Cotton Candy, the first nearly guilt-free indulgence of its kind to ever be produced and distributed in the U.S...
TreeHouse Foods Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Results Conference Call
WESTCHESTER, Ill., Feb. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) will host a live audio Webcast of its fourth quarter earnings results conference call on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. EST. Management will discuss the results for the fourth quarter and its...
Vote for 2008 Schlotzsky's(R) Bun Run(R) T-Shirt Design
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 PRNewswire — Love the Annual Schlotzsky's(R) Bun Run(R)? Want to choose which design will end up on the 2008 long-sleeve race t-shirt? For the first time ever, Schlotzsky's and race sponsors RunTex, Mix 94.7 FM, Majic 95.5 FM, Talk Radio 1370 AM and the Young...
Star Buffet, Inc. Completes Purchase of Certain Barnhill's Buffet Restaurants
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Star Buffet, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRZ) announced today that its wholly-owned Star Buffet Management, Inc. subsidiary completed the previously announced acquisition of sixteen (16) Barnhill's buffet restaurants located in Alabama (1), Arkansas...
Meritech's Handwashing Ads Win at Mobius Awards
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1 PRNewswire — A series of print advertisements created by Meritech, Inc. to make restaurants more aware of the importance of handwashing won a Certificate for Outstanding Creativity in the 2007 International Mobius Awards for Advertising. The Mobius Awards is an...
Western Sizzlin Corporation Extends Exchange Offer for ITEX Corporation to February 28, 2008
ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Western Sizzlin Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: WSZL) announced today that it has extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of ITEX Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ITEX). The offer, which was...
Brandy Basics by Korbel(R)
SONOMA COUNTY (RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY), Calif., Feb. 1 PRNewswire — Rich and warm, brandy is a libation with few peers. Whether savored neat in a snifter, enjoyed in a cocktail or appreciated in a blended drink, brandy's generous character always satisfies. "Clearly many people agree...
Rosinter Restaurants Holding Announces its Trade Update for the Fourth Quarter 2007
MOSCOW, February 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — OJSC Rosinter Restaurants Holding (Rosinter), the leading casual dining restaurants chain in Russia and CIS (RTS ticker: ROST), announces its trade update for the fourth quarter 2007 and for the period of 12 months of 2007. During the 4th...
What Weighs Over 1 Million Pounds and Flies out the Door of Hooters?
ATLANTA, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Hooters of America announced today that, if history holds true, customers in 437 Hooters locations around the world will consume over 10 Million nearly world famous chicken wings during this week and on Super Bowl Sunday. Wings are the number 1 menu item...
Genghis Grill Offers Recipes Featuring Heart Healthy Dining Options
DALLAS, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Today Genghis Grill will launch its first of four Heart Healthy Bowls at all 20 locations nationwide — Asian Chili Scallop Bowl. The new heart healthy bowl will feature a recipe with a variety of fresh heart-healthy ingredients from Khan's Kitchen...
Brinker International Board Declares Common Dividend
DALLAS, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share on the common stock of the company. The dividend will be paid on March 26, 2008 to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2008. At...
The Forge chosen as name for Birmingham entertainment district - American Idols Hicks & Studdard To Open Clubs in Downtown Venue
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Birmingham's downtown entertainment district will be called The Forge, a name that links the city's past with its future. The $40 million district, which includes clubs, restaurants, and shops, is being developed by Performa Entertainment Real...
The Whiteface Lodge Sets the Standard for Luxury Travel to Lake Placid, New York
LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Since June 2005, The Whiteface Lodge has offered visitors to Lake Placid an unparalleled experience highlighted by superb accommodations and contemporary amenities. A "Leading Hotel of the World" and private residence club, The Whiteface Lodge...
Quality Restaurant Ventures, Inc. Board of Directors Appoints New President - New Leadership Sees Changing Working Environment As Opportunity For Expansion
HEATHROW, Fla., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Quality Restaurant Ventures, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: QRVS), announced that its Board of Directors has approved Tim Murray as the new President of QRVI. The announcement follows several months of financial and operational reorganization...
Restaurant Performance Index Declined for the Fourth Consecutive Month in December
Operators reported negative same-store sales and traffic; Economy is a growing concern WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Restaurant industry performance continued to soften in December, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity...
Heart-Shaped Smiley Cookies Available at Eat'n Park
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Eat'n Park guests can fill the hearts and stomachs of loved ones this Valentine's Day season. Baked fresh daily, heart-shaped Smiley Cookies are now available at all Eat'n Park family restaurants and at the company's Smiley Cookie web site...
TravelsinTaste.com Takes Millions of Diners on a Virtual Culinary Journey of The Nation's Finest Restaurants
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Today marks the launch of a new online luxury dining resource, TravelsinTaste.com , which takes visitors on a virtual culinary tour of America's finest restaurants. Unlike other dining websites, TravelsinTaste.com provides unbiased in-depth information...
What Weighs Over 100,000 Pounds and Flies out the Door of Hooters During Super Bowl?
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Hooters Management Corporation announced today that, if history holds true, customers in 23 Hooters locations in the Chicago and Tampa Bay areas will consume over 1,000,000 nearly world famous chicken wings during the week before Super Bowl and...
Washingtonians Toasted the Super Bowl at the Grand Opening of Momo's Sports Bar
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Momo's Sports Bar celebrated its recent arrival to the U Street neighborhood with a private launch party last night. More than 125 guests enjoyed Momotinis courtesy of Belvedere and draft beer sponsored by Coors Light — the official beer of the...
New Hand-Held Foods Grab Interest
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — America may have perfected the fast-food restaurant, but on-the-go food has historic, international roots. For centuries across cultures, street food has fed people unable to eat at home. Today in the U.S., foods with ethnic origins and healthy or premium...
Former Navy Petty Officer Becomes First Woman to Open Store Under Little Caesars(R) Veterans Program
VALDOSTA, Ga., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today celebrates the grand opening of the fifth store to open under the Little Caesars Veterans Program as U.S. military veteran and Little Caesars franchisee Patricia Evans opens her doors for business at 1650 F...
PHOTO ADVISORY -- Former Navy Petty Officer Patricia Evans Opens Store Under Little Caesars(R) Veterans Program
Editors are advised that an additional high-resolution photo is available to accompany the news release, CLW021, Former Navy Petty Officer Becomes First Woman to Open Store Under Little Caesars(R) Veterans Program, issued earlier today by Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. Caption: U.S. Veteran and...
Trio Of NFL Players to Add Sizzle to Chili's New Smokehouse Bacon Burgers
DALLAS, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Chili's Grill & Bar(R) has drafted three of the NFL's hottest players to help promote its new Smokehouse Bacon Burgers while raising funds for charity. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and...
Chick-fil-A Chain's 40th Anniversary Culminates with 40th Consecutive Year of Positive Sales
ATLANTA, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Even after 40 years since the first Chick-fil-A location at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta, business success never gets old for the family of Chick-fil-A(R) restaurants. The Atlanta-based chain today announced year-end 2007 system-wide sales of $2,640,861,130...
Bruegger's Celebrates 25th Anniversary and the 'Americanization' of the Bagel
BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc., a national bakery-cafe chain with 269 locations in 21 states, turns 25 in February 2008. The company started in 1983 in Troy, NY, where original founders Nord Brue and Mike Dressell opened their first location. Today...
McDonald's(R) USA Names ParTech, Inc. as First-Ever U.S. Technology Supplier of the Year
OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — McDonald's today announced it has awarded the inaugural U.S. Technology Supplier of the Year Award to ParTech Incorporated, an international provider of Point-of-Sale technology and related products and services. ParTech is a wholly owned subsidiary...
Tim Hortons Smiles for Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Starting today there are even more smiling faces at Buffalo-area Tim Hortons. While supplies last, customers can purchase a special smiling chocolate chip cookie for $1.00 plus taxes and all the proceeds will be donated to The Women & Children's...
Morton's The Steakhouse to Open in Indian Wells, California
CHICAGO, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) today announced that it has signed a lease to open a new Morton's The Steakhouse in Indian Wells, CA. The 8,000 square-foot restaurant will be located in the new Indian Wells Town Center development at...
Domino's Launches Revolutionary Customer Tool: Pizza Tracker(TM)
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, has launched another food delivery industry first: Pizza Tracker(TM). This revolutionary technology allows Domino's Pizza customers to follow the progress of their...
Ring Up Instant Nutrition Info via Text Message to DIET1 (34381)
BOSTON, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Thanks to Nutrition on the Go, an innovative new program from Diet.com, nutritional information for more than 36,000 menu items at more than 1,700 restaurants nationwide is available in a flash through your cell phone by texting DIET1 (34381) with a...
GrubHub.com Completes Boston Delivery Scene
BOSTON, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — GrubHub.com, the delivery Website that's already helping Chicago and San Francisco residents discover who delivers, launches today in Boston. GrubHub is different from existing websites that only display a small percentage of the total delivery...
NexCen Brands Acquires the Great American Cookie Company(R) From Mrs. Fields Famous Brands
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today that it has acquired the Great American Cookie Company ("Great American Cookies") from Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC ("Mrs. Fields"). The purchase price of the transaction is $93.7...
Investor Alert from Cauley Bowman Carney & Williams, PLLC: Update on Proposed Acquisition of Landry's Restaurants Inc. - LNY
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 29 PRNewswire — Cauley Bowman Carney & Williams, PLLC announces an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Landry's Restaurants Inc. On January 28, 2008, Landry's announced that it has received a takeover offer from its Chairman, President and CEO...
Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. Announces a Stock Repurchase Program
CINCINNATI, Jan. 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. (Amex: FRS), announced today that the Board of Directors has approved a program to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of its common stock. Purchases will be made on the open market from time to time within the next...
Stan Sheetz Recognized Among Most Influential Retail Leaders in the World
ALTOONA, Pa., Jan. 29 PRNewswire — The latest place you'll find the name Stan Sheetz is on a list of the most influential people in the retail industry. Sheetz, president and CEO of convenience retail leader Sheetz, Inc., recently was named one of Chain Store Age's "Retail Power 25...
Carmel Valley Ranch Resort Completes $12 Million Enhancement; Unveils New Vibrant, Modern Interiors and Signature Restaurant
CARMEL, Calif., Jan. 29 PRNewswire — Carmel Valley Ranch LXR-XOXO. SOURCE Carmel Valley Ranch
Tim Hortons Inc. Announces Timing for Q4 and Year-End Results and Conference Call
OAKVILLE, ON, Jan. 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE/TSX: THI) today announced the timing of its release of fourth quarter and fiscal year-end results and conference call. The company will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year-end results on Wednesday February 20th prior...
Sardar Biglari Issues Letter to Shareholders of ITEX Corporation
ROANOKE, Va., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Western Sizzlin Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: WSZL) Chairman and CEO Sardar Biglari issued the following letter today to the shareholders of ITEX Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ITEX): To the Shareholders of ITEX: We are interested in...
Loews Hotels' Master Sushi Chef Fuji Serves Up Replacements for High-Mercury Bluefin Tuna
HENDERSON, Nev., Jan. 28 PRNewswire — In response to recent revelations about bluefin tuna's alleged high mercury levels, Master Sushi Chef Osama "Fuji" Fujita of Loews Hotels, the only sushi chef in the US to earn the Japanese Chefs Association's recognition of achievement in...
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In the news release, Cheers Beverage Conference Awards for Beverage Excellence, issued Jan. 22 by The Beverage Information Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that Ann Rogers received the Industry Innovator award and Patrick Henry received the Raising the Bar award, rather than...
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues Oregon Expansion With Opening of Fourth Portland Restaurant
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will open its 17th Oregon restaurant in Portland, located at 10005 NE Cascade Parkway, located in the Cascade Station Center at Interstate 205 and Airport Way, on Monday, Feb. 18, at...
Tim Hortons Smiles for Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong
ROCHESTER, NY, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Starting today there are even more smiling faces at Rochester-area Tim Hortons. While supplies last, customers can purchase a special smiling chocolate chip cookie for $1.00 plus taxes and all the proceeds will be donated to Golisano Children's...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Completion and Grand Opening of the All-New Sheraton Cable Beach Resort in the Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), celebrated the completion of the all-new Sheraton Cable Beach Resort in Nassau, The Bahamas yesterday, with the property's official grand opening. The resort, which features an...
Wendy's Puts Honest Quality Front and Center: New Ad Campaign Highlights Why Wendy's is 'Waaaay' Better Than Fast Food
DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — "Waaaay Better Than Fast Food." That's how Wendy's(R) (NYSE: WEN) is positioned in a new food-centric advertising campaign set to debut on national television in the U.S. next week. The advertising campaign, unveiled today at Wendy's National...
Sebastians to Participate in Boston Wine Expo
BOSTON, Jan. 28 PRNewswire — Over the years, the Boston Wine Expo, has become just as renown for its culinary offerings as it is for its wine. Today, gourmet cafe and catering company Sebastians announced that it will participate in the Expo's long standing tradition of culinary...
Photography for Philanthropy: A Culinary Art Auction to Benefit City Harvest
NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, March 9-11, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, is proud to announce a new Show feature — Photography for Philanthropy, a culinary art auction to benefit...
Mobil Travel Guide Announces the 2008 Mobil Four and Five Star Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Awards
CHICAGO, Jan. 28 PRNewswire — Mobil Travel Guide, the originator of the Mobil Travel Guide star ratings certifications, today unveiled its list of Mobil Four- and Five-Star hotels, restaurants and spas. This is a milestone year for a company that has defined excellence and quality in...
Wendy's Special Committee Issues Update
DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wendy's International, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) today announced that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors, which is reviewing the Company's strategic options, believes that it is in the final stages of its review process. "The review...
Landry's Restaurants Receives Acquisition Proposal
HOUSTON, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Landry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY) (the "Company"), stated today that its Board of Directors has received a letter from Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman, President and CEO, proposing to acquire all of the Company's outstanding common stock for...
McDonald's Business Momentum Drives Strong Results for 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced strong operating results for the fourth quarter and year, fueled by strong comparable sales. Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner commented, "McDonald's consolidated performance continues...
Empower Public Relations Promotes Rock N' Roll Sushi
CHICAGO, Jan. 28 PRNewswire — Empower Public Relations has signed another client: Rock N' Roll Sushi. Owner and executive chef Ho Kyong Pak is a veteran in the sushi business in Chicago with 25 years of experience. He is behind many popular sushi restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs...
Taking Fine Dining to New Heights in Detroit, Iridescence Opens at MotorCity Casino Hotel
DETROIT, Jan. 25 PRNewswire — Fine dining in metro-Detroit has been elevated to new heights as Iridescence, the only AAA Four Diamond restaurant in the city, moves to its permanent location atop the new MotorCity Casino Hotel tower. Iridescence will seat its first guests on Saturday...
Pizza Inn Franchisee Opens Second New Buffet in Oklahoma
THE COLONY, Texas, Jan. 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZI) today announced the opening of a new Pizza Inn buffet restaurant in Pryor, Oklahoma. The new restaurant is owned and operated by Dwight and Jennifer Owens, the second Pizza Inn restaurant the Owens have...
Luby's Announces Final Voting Results for 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
HOUSTON, Jan. 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) today announced that the certified report of IVS Associates, Inc., the independent Inspector of Election for Luby's 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, has confirmed that the Board's four director nominees — Dr...
Celebrity Cook Paula Deen and Sons Jamie and Bobby Bring Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes(TM) Tour to New York
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 PRNewswire — Food Bank For New York City today received more than 19,000 pounds of meat to help feed local families, thanks to Smithfield Foods' 10-city Helping Hungry Homes(TM) Across America tour, a hunger relief initiative led by celebrity cook Paula Deen. The...
Champion Fine Dining and Pastry Chefs Join MotorCity Casino Hotel
DETROIT, Jan. 25 PRNewswire — Two USA Olympic culinary champions have been named to lead MotorCity Casino Hotel's fine dining and pastry departments. The former teammates and individually accomplished chefs bring vast experience and unique training to MotorCity's culinary offerings...
Eating Healthy in the New Year? American Express Tastemakers Dish on the Top San Francisco Restaurants for Grabbing a Healthy Bite
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25 PRNewswire — For many Americans, better health tops the New Year's resolution list. But for the thousands of foodies in San Francisco, eating healthy while eating out is not always easy. Today, American Express issued its Tastemaker Index and in it...
Eating Healthy in the New Year? American Express Tastemakers Dish on the Top New York Restaurants for Grabbing a Healthy Bite
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 PRNewswire — For many Americans, better health tops the New Year's resolution list. But for the millions of foodies in New York City, eating healthy while eating out is not always easy. Today, American Express issued its Tastemaker Index and in it, Tastemakers dish...
Interstate Hotels & Resorts to Manage Two Hotels and Two Upscale Restaurants in Gettysburg, Pa. Mixed-Use Complex
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHR), a leading hotel real estate investor and the nation's largest independent operator of full- and select-service hotels, today announced that it has agreed to manage two hotels and two...
'RazorGator Fan Junket Presented by Hooters' Brings Sports Fans and Famous Athletes Together at Super Bowl XLII
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Professional athletes Donovan McNabb, Dontrelle Willis, and Marshawn Lynch — all bloggers on Yardbarker.com — are among those scheduled to appear at the RazorGator Fan Junket presented by Hooters. The event will mirror in real life what...
The Steak n Shake Company Reports Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS) today announced its results for fiscal 2008 first quarter ended December 19, 2007. Selected results from the fiscal first quarter include: — Total revenues of $136.4 million compared to $147.3...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Kicks Off Campaign With Arby's Foundation to Recruit Men as Volunteer Mentors
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has launched the "Campaign for Men," a 13-month national program to recruit men, especially African-Americans and Hispanics, to mentor boys in communities across the United States. Campaign components range from...
Ralph Alvarez Elected to McDonald's Board of Directors
OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — McDonald's Corporation today announced that Ralph Alvarez, President and Chief Operating Officer, has been elected to the company's Board of Directors, with his service effective immediately. Alvarez, 52, fills the vacancy created by the...
Fresh, Delicious Fish Highlights Lenten Season
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Lasting almost six weeks, the Lenten season presents an opportunity to modernize those traditional fish dinners with a delicious, heart-healthy approach to seafood cooking. Red Lobster Senior Executive Chef Michael LaDuke offers simple tips and...
Renovated Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort Welcomes the New Year with a Fresh New Look
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Whoever said you can't make a good thing better hasn't visited the new-and-improved Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort door, tile, vanity, improved lighting and make-up mirrors. The new sliding door and use of light and glass create a more...
Rockelle To Expand Beyond Food Service Industry
MILLER PLACE, N.Y., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rockelle Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: RKLC.OB - News), currently a developer, owner, operator and franchiser of specialty quick-service restaurants, cafes and food concepts, is pleased to announce that the company is expanding beyond...
Maggiano's Little Italy Opens New Location in Naperville January 24
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Maggiano's Little Italy opens its fifth Illinois location in Naperville, IL on January 24. With this opening, the brand, which now operates 42 restaurants nationwide, continues to build on strong roots in the Chicago area. The original Maggiano's...
Panera Bread Announces Plans for Growth in Maryland
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Panera Bread (Nasdaq: PNRA) today announced an agreement with Lemek, LLC to develop new bakery-cafes in Maryland. Under the conditions of the new agreement, the Franchisee will open an additional six bakery-cafes on top of its...
KFC Selects Wireless Ronin's Digital Signage to Move Forward With Market Test
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNIN), a Minneapolis-based digital signage provider are registered trademarks of Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks referred to above are the property of their respective owners...
Video: Hooters Celebrates 25 Years of Food and Fun
ATLANTA, Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Hooters announces the celebration of their 25th Anniversary and will host a party on the 25th of every month in restaurants around the world. The festivities kick off this Friday at 11 AM at every Hooters location. The first Hooters restaurant opened in...
Seasons 52 Restaurant's Mini Indulgences Popularize Top Dessert Trend
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — This year, the dining industry's sweetest taste sensations come in small packages. Seasons 52, the award- winning fresh grill restaurant known for its innovative approach to food preparation, showcases the leading trend of "mini desserts" with a...
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues Virginia Expansion with Opening of Ashburn Restaurant
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will open its 15th Virginia restaurant in Ashburn, located at 43530 Yukon Drive, in the Ryan Park Center Restaurant Park located at the junction of Ashburn Village Blvd. and Dulles...
Lennar Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
MIAMI, Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation's largest homebuilders, today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2007. Fourth quarter net loss in 2007 was $1.3 billion, or $7.92 per diluted...
The Melting Pot Reveals Recipe for Valentine's Day Romance
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — This Valentine's Day, The Melting Pot (www.meltingpot.com) fondue restaurants offer a recipe for romance and tender tales from Lover's Lanes (secluded seating areas for couples) to ignite or reignite the romantic spark. The Melting Pot's experience...
Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill Debuts in Scottsdale With Plans to Expand Nationwide
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill(R), a new concept created not for boring people(R) by veteran and award-winning restaurateur Randy Schoch, will open January 28, 2008 in Scottsdale at 94th Street and Shea Blvd. in the brand new Shops at...
Can You Take The Heat?
UNCASVILLE, Conn., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Starting Thursday, February 7, SolToro Tequila Grill at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort challenges diners' taste buds to the ultimate trial by fire. Every Thursday, the popular Mexican restaurant turns up the temperature by offering an all new...
Four Seasons is Tops in Customer Engagement, According to 2008 Service Industry Study
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23 PRNewswire — When it comes to Customer Engagement, the Four Seasons, J.Crew, Merrill Lynch and Texas Roadhouse receive the highest ratings, according to PeopleMetrics, a leading customer and employee research firm. The PeopleMetrics (www.people-metrics.com) study...
Maria Elena's Authentic Latino Launches First Organic Horchata Drink Mix
VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Maria Elena's Authentic Latino Inc. announced today the introduction of the nation's first Certified Organic Horchata drink mix, bringing the refreshing Hispanic flavor of Aguas Frescas to discerning consumers increasingly demanding new and...
Start tomorrow morning with a Free Homestyle Hash Brown at Tim Hortons
DUBLIN, OH, Jan. 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Tim Hortons offers customers another delicious way to start the day with the launch of its new Homestyle Hash Brown. On Thursday, January 24th all Tim Hortons locations in the U.S. invite their customers to try the Hash Brown for free from 6:00...
Obee's Franchise Systems, Inc. Developing New Strategy for Franchise Expansion - Pennsylvania Targeted as First Area of Concentration
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Jan. 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Obee's Franchise Systems, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: OBFM) announced today that it is developing a new marketing program to aggressively expand into territories where the company has the most active area developers. The new program is...
Dunkin' Donuts Asks, 'How Do You Keep America Running?'
CANTON, Mass., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest coffee and baked goods chain, recently launched a Dunkin' Donuts brand channel (www.youtube.com/dunkindonuts) on YouTube(TM), the leading online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share...
Chef Charlie Palmer to Open Early May at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 PRNewswire — After more than two decades as neighbors catering to Manhattan's Upper East Side clientele, Chef Charlie Palmer and luxury retailer Bloomingdale's finally get together under one roof at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza, an ultimate luxury...
Sardar Biglari Issues Letter to Shareholders of the Steak n Shake Company
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sardar Biglari, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Sizzlin Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: WSZL) and The Lion Fund, LP, issued the following letter today to the shareholders of The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS): Dear...
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Announces the Appointment of Two Esteemed Chefs to its Food and Beverage Line Up
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Jan. 22 PRNewswire — Further strengthening Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa's position as the leading dining destination in Atlantic City and on the East Coast, Style Network's "Pantry Raid" personality Michael Schulson and Manhattan's Country and Town Chef/Owner...
Cheers Beverage Conference Awards for Beverage Excellence
MIAMI, Jan. 22 PRNewswire — Cheers magazine, the premier on-premise beverage resource, today announced the winners of the 2008 Cheers Awards for Beverage Excellence at the annual Cheers Beverage Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami, January 22 and 23. Twelve program...
Consumer Group Criticizes NYC Board of Health Over Menu Labeling Bill
The Nanny-Mayor continues its misguided and ineffective assault on NYC restaurants WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) criticized the New York City Board of Health for mandating that chain restaurants incorporate nutrition labels on...
Dinner by Design Announces Expansion Into Iowa
CHICAGO, Jan. 22 PRNewswire — Dinner by Design, the largest meal assembly company in the Midwest, today unveiled plans to enter and expand in Iowa. Dinner by Design has identified more than 10 exclusive franchise territories in Iowa including metropolitan Des Moines, Ames, Cedar...
The Jean-Robert French Restaurant Group Chooses EMI Network to Provide Video and Streaming Services for Revamped Web Site
CINCINNATI, Jan. 22 PRNewswire — EMI Network is pleased to announce its most recent Digitorial(R) Video Solution deployment, four videos on the Jean- Robert French Restaurant Group's Web site at www.jeanrobertgroup.com. The group launched its redesigned site in December of 2007 with...
H3 Enterprises, Inc. President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Announces Co-Branding Partnership Between Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sean John Fashion Empire and H3's HipHopSodaShop
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — H3 Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HTRE) President and CEO, Dr Benjamin Chavis, announced yesterday a co-branding partnership between Sean "Diddy" Combs' Sean John Fashion Empire and H3's HipHopSodaShops. The companies have agreed to work...
In an Advertising and Marketing First, KFC Launches Hot Wings Via Big Game-Caliber Offer
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 22 PRNewswire — In another marketing first, KFC — to spotlight its Hot Wings menu item — cooked-up a big-dollar philanthropic offer for this year's big game. If a player or celebrity performer opens his heart and flutters his "hot wings" in an impromptu...
Buzztime Launches Three New Games
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NTN Buzztime, Inc. (Amex: NTN), a multi-point social interactive entertainment company, announces the launch of three new interactive trivia games — Boys and Their Toys, The Nth Degree and Duh! No Brainer Trivia. The games are...
Domino's USA Announces Leadership Changes
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced several significant promotions and leadership changes in the operational divisions of the Company's U.S. business. All moves are effective...
CM Communications Builds Its Roster of Hospitality Clients
BOSTON, Jan. 22 PRNewswire — Boston-based, integrated marketing and public relations agency CM Communications has been tapped to design and implement marketing and PR campaigns for Sarku Japan, the dominant Japanese fast food chain in the US; The Copley Square Hotel located in...
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to Sail Aboard Crystal Symphony
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21 PRNewswire — World-class master chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa will travel aboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony this spring to officiate the opening of two new restaurants. Silk Road and The Sushi Bar were conceived in partnership with luxury cruise...
Video: O'Charley's Serves Up Humor in New Marketing Campaign, Featuring Unsliceably Soft Roll, to Ignite Guest and Associate Passion
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Although it is only a few inches high and a couple of inches wide, O'Charley's Restaurants' unsliceably soft roll has been assigned the substantial task of igniting passion in its guests and 17,000 associates at more than 230...
Domino's Pizza Delivers a Revamped Online Image
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, has introduced a new brand re-launch campaign telling customers, "You Got 30 Minutes(TM)," which gives you plenty of time to check out Domino's re-vamped Web...
The Palazzo Celebrates Opening with Style as Newest Luxury Las Vegas Resort
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Launching with a spectacular music, fireworks and light show and culminating with a concert headlined by Diana Ross, The Palazzo Las Vegas — the new $1.9 billion luxury resort from Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS)-celebrated its grand...
Sizzler Celebrates 50th Anniversary with One-Cent Steak Dinners Jan. 21-22 and $50,000 Children's Miracle Network Fund Drive
CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The last time Sizzler offered a steak dinner for a penny, people lined up for hours. That was in 1959 when the now famous steak chain celebrated its first anniversary. Well, Sizzler is doing it again as it commemorates its 50th...
Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Unveils Plans for a New CMT Themed Bar
BOSSIER CITY, La., Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Horseshoe Casino and Hotel along with CMT today announced plans for the first ever CMT Crossroads Bar. An extension of CMT's hit television series, the bar will be located at Horseshoe, and will showcase local and regional musicians. The $3.3...
Dinner by Design Announces Ohio Expansion Plans
CLEVELAND, Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Dinner by Design, the Midwest's largest meal assembly company, today unveiled plans to expand in Ohio. Dinner by Design has identified more than 40 new franchise territories in Ohio in suburban and urban areas including metropolitan Cleveland, Columbus...
Free Hotdogs at Johnny's Lunch Grand Opening January 22 at Wonderland Village
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Just opened Johnny's Lunch, located in Livonia's resuscitated Wonderland Village, is marking its official January 22 grand opening with free Hots, a donation to the local YMCA, and a 4 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Livonia Mayor Jack...
Bon Appetit Magazine and Las Vegas Join Forces to Host Vegas Uncork'd, an Extraordinary Culinary Event Featuring the Very Best in Las Vegas Fine Dining
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Las Vegas is one of the nation's top culinary destinations, home to a spectacular collection of celebrity chefs and more Master Sommeliers than any other city in the country. Throughout Mother's Day weekend, bon appetit Magazine, the Las Vegas...
Citysearch Launches 'Eat It,' a New Facebook Application That Lets Friends Rant and Rave About Restaurants They Love ... or Love to Hate
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Citysearch, a leading online local guide and operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today announced "Eat It" by Citysearch, its new restaurant application on Facebook that allows users of the popular website to review and share their...
Domino's Pizza Is Looking for America's Most Creative 'BFD' Builder
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — If you build it, they will order ... pizza that is. In celebration of Domino's first promotion of 2008, the Big Fantastic Deal-a large, unlimited topping pizza for the flat- rate of $10.99-the delivery experts are challenging consumers to...
Hooters in Four States Sold
ATLANTA, Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Today Hooters of America, Inc. announced that its oldest franchisee, R.M.D. Corp. of Louisville, Kentucky has reached an agreement for the sale of its assets to a corporation headed by one of its International Franchisee groups. The buyer is an entity which...
2008 Season of ICE(R)'s Meet the Culinary Entrepreneurs Announced
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 PRNewswire — The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE(R)) will present a group of distinguished industry leaders as guest speakers in their third annual "Meet the Culinary Entrepreneurs" lecture series kicking off in January 2008. The series takes a broad approach...
Einstein Bros.' Austin Location Celebrates Grand Opening
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels invites guests, residents and I-35 commuters of Austin to celebrate the grand opening of the newest location in Texas on Friday, Jan. 18, and Saturday, Jan. 19. Guests visiting the restaurant located at 12400 North...
Noah's Newest Seattle Location Celebrates Grand Opening
SEATTLE, Jan. 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In celebration of its Grand Opening, the Noah's(R) Bagels restaurant located at 600 Fourth Ave. will offer a free cup of coffee to every guest who walks through the doors on Friday, Jan. 18. "This event is our way to welcome our guests with some...
Pilgrim's Pride to Webcast First-Quarter Conference Call With Investors
PITTSBURG, Texas, Jan. 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) will host a conference call with investors on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. Central (11 a.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The presentation will...
Michael Chiarello Announces Plans for New Restaurant in Yountville
YOUNTVILLE, Calif., Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Chef Michael Chiarello, Emmy-winning tastemaker behind NapaStyle and Chiarello Family Vineyards, and founding chef of Tra Vigne restaurant, is pleased to announce plans to open a new signature restaurant in Fall 2008. Located within the V...
NapaStyle to Open Fifth and Flagship Store in Yountville's V Marketplace
YOUNTVILLE, Calif., Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Almost two years after opening the first NapaStyle retail location in Berkeley, CA, Michael Chiarello will open the doors to his fifth and flagship NapaStyle store Summer 2008. Located at V Marketplace, Yountville, CA, this new store will...
GrubHub.com Helps Diners 'Go Green' When Ordering Takeout
CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16 PRNewswire — GrubHub.com is helping San Francisco and Chicago residents feel good about ordering dinner in. Beginning today, GrubHub.com will be purchasing carbon offsets for every delivery order placed on GrubHub.com. When placing their order, diners...
Au Bon Pain to be Acquired by LNK Partners and Management
BOSTON and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Au Bon Pain, a leader in the fast casual restaurant category specializing in high-quality, fresh foods, and LNK Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer/retail sector, today announced that they have entered into a...
Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program
CHICAGO, Jan. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program. This program authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $4.0 million of its common stock. The stock repurchases...
Luby's Shareholders Re-Elect Directors at 2008 Annual Meeting
HOUSTON, Jan. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) today announced that, at today's annual meeting, based on a preliminary vote count, shareholders voted to re-elect the Board of Directors' nominees, Dr. Judith B. Craven, Arthur R. Emerson, Frank Markantonis and Gasper...
Maggiano's Little Italy Rolls Out New Online Reservation System
DALLAS, Jan. 15 PRNewswire — Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants nationwide now accept online reservations through Maggianos.com. This free, searchable online reservation network allows busy guests the speed and convenience of making dinner reservations without ever picking up the...
Luby's to Declassify Board of Directors
HOUSTON, Jan. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously voted to submit and recommend a proposal to shareholders at the annual meeting in 2009 that would amend Luby's certificate of incorporation to declassify its...
Low-Temp Commercial Dishwashers from Northeast Restaurant Equipment
MASHPEE, Mass., Jan. 15 PRNewswire — Northeast Restaurant Equipment introduces Low-Temp Commercial Dishwashers made in America. With five new models to choose from, Northeast Restaurant Equipment has a commercial dishwasher for every application. Low-Temp Commercial Dishwashers...
Jani-King Rated #1 Fastest Growing Franchise
ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 15 PRNewswire — Jani-King International, the world's largest commercial cleaning franchisor, has been rated as the #1 Fastest Growing Franchise by Franchise Market magazine. The latest ranking for Jani-King was reported in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchise...
Leading Sensory Branding Company Named Approved Music Supplier for Avendra
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15 PRNewswire — Prescriptive Music, one of the nation's leading music branding and consulting companies, today announced that it has been chosen by Avendra, the hospitality industry's largest procurement services company, as its approved music provider. As part of...
Frisch's Reports Record Sales in the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2008
CINCINNATI, Jan. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. (Amex: FRS) reported record sales for its 12-week fiscal second quarter ended December 11, 2007. Revenues rose 1.4% to $69,213,384 from $68,268,449 for last year's second quarter. Net earnings for the quarter...
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