bd's Mongolian Grill Franchise News

April 26, 2012 // Franchising.com // DETROIT – bd’s Mongolian Grill, the popular create your own stir fry restaurant chain where guests “rule the experience,” today announced the promotion of Brad Russell to Director of Marketing. Russell will continue to report to bd’s Mongolian Grill President and COO Joe Phraner.
Russell has been with the company for 10 years serving in key marketing roles, most recently as Senior Marketing Manager. Russell is responsible for developing and leading the execution of bd’s marketing and advertising strategies to grow sales, traffic, and profitability for the franchisee community and corporate restaurants.
“Brad’s dedication and passion for the brand is apparent to all of us and he will continue to play a vital role in spearheading our marketing strategies,” said Joe Phraner, President and COO of bd’s Mongolian Grill...

Fans Celebrate Fall Festivities with bd's ″Tailgate Party″ Promotion
BURSNVILLE, Minn. - Charge into bd's Mongolian Grill for the tastiest tailgate party of the season!  Through October 30, 2011, bd's will bring the game-day spirit to diners with an appetizing tailgate party unlike any other. The world's number one create your own stir-fry concept is providing fans with new and exciting menu additions, including innovative burger and brat recipes and drink combinations.
″Football season is all about family, friends and fun,″ said Denise Head, vice president of marketing at bd's Mongolian Grill. ″Adding burgers and brats to our menu creates the ideal tailgate party experience and is exactly what our guests want...

Fun Fresh Food Promotion Offers Guests Lighter Fare with Big Flavor February 01, 2011 // Franchising.com // BURNSVILLE, Minn. – bd's Mongolian Grill is bringing back its popular Fun Fresh Food promotion, providing its guests with a "Fun" way to get a "Fresh" start on the New Year with great tasting, healthier-for-you "Food".

Offering healthier recipes as a way to ring in 2011, Fun Fresh Food features fresh, lighter ingredients for guests to enjoy now through March 6, 2011.

"Our brand is committed to providing fresh, tasty and healthy options for our guests to enjoy, especially at the beginning of a new year when many are trying to change their eating habits," said Denise Head, vice president of marketing at bd's Mongolian Grill...

Dave Mehl Earns Multi-Unit Franchise Operator of the Year Award at the bd's Mongolian Grill Second Annual Workshop November 16, 2010 // Franchising.com // LEXINGTON, Ky. – Honoring his superior leadership and success, bd's Mongolian Grill recently presented Dave Mehl the prestigious Multi-Unit Franchise Operator of the Year Award at the company's Second Annual Workshop in Orlando, Fla.

With more than three decades of experience in the restaurant industry, Mehl is a seasoned veteran when it comes to enhancing restaurant operations. Never one to settle for less than the best, he has led his three bd's Mongolian Grill locations, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Louisville and Lexington, Ky., to significant sales increases, earning him the award...

Multi-Unit Franchise Company Honored for Outstanding Sales at Six Ohio bd's Mongolian Grill Locations; Owner Tim Hobart Recognized for Leadership in the Franchise Community November 16, 2010 // Franchising.com // NEW ALBANY, Ohio – Tim Hobart and the general managers from his six Ohio restaurants received the Franchise Group of the Year Award at the bd's Mongolian Grill Second Annual Workshop, held recently in Orlando, Fla.

The award recognizes Hobart's New Albany, Ohio-based Spartan Stir Fry for having the highest unit sales volume of any bd's Mongolian Grill franchise group, low management turnover, superior staff development and store profitably, as well as Hobart's leadership role in the company's franchise community...

Company Founder Billy Downs Expresses Company's Praise for Top Performing Ohio-based Multi-Unit Franchisee November 16, 2010 // Franchising.com // NEW ALBANY, Ohio – A simple introduction is all it took for Tim Hobart to kick his professional career into high gear. That introduction 12 years ago to Billy Downs, founder of bd's Mongolian Grill, created a path for Hobart's success, which today includes ownership of six bd's Mongolian Grill locations in Ohio and the honor of being the company's second Founders Award recipient.

"It's been an amazing 12-year journey with Billy and bd's Mongolian Grill," said Hobart, whose former college friend, Amy, now Downs' wife, made the introduction. "Professionally, I wouldn't have done it any other way...