Maggiano's Little Italy Franchise News

Restaurants serve up one-of-a-kind dishes and giving opportunities for ninth annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®" campaign
DALLAS, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Continuing the long-standing tradition of giving back to local communities, Maggiano's Little Italy®today kicks off the ninth annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" campaign benefiting Make-A-Wish, a nonprofit organization which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. During the program, Maggiano's 44 U.S. restaurants will feature a number of delicious giving opportunities designed to raise enough funds to grant at least two wishes per restaurant. Since the campaign's inception in 1993, Maggiano's has donated more than $2.25 million to Make-A-Wish...

Chance to win Sandals® resort vacation, plus credit toward future banquets at Maggiano's.
DALLAS, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Year's Eve proposals and upcoming Valentine's Day engagements will have wedding bells ringing soon for couples across the country. Maggiano's Little Italy®, a popular venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers and bridal luncheons, wants to make one lucky couple's special moment even more memorable by awarding them a Sandals® Resorts vacation during the brand's first ever "Bliss List" contest. Weddings are a time of celebration and in the spirit of Maggiano's tradition of connecting with friends and family, the brand is offering another incentive to the list of prizes. In addition to the grand prize, entrants qualify to win private, wedding events hosted at one of Maggiano's 44 nationwide locations...

DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Maggiano's Little Italy® is making it easier this holiday season for guests to enjoy their authentic Italian-American favorites through a variety of gift card offers, an opportunity to take home Maggiano's made-from-scratch sauces, plus a collection of hits from 'Ol Blue Eyes' himself, Frank Sinatra.
The National Restaurant Association estimates three out of four consumers would like a gift card or certificate to a restaurant and Maggiano's offers a variety of incentives for the gift giver and recipient.
Available through December 31 at participating nationwide locations, for every $100 of Maggiano's gift cards purchased, guests will receive a $20 bonus card valid for redemption from Sunday, Jan...

Adds Premium Happy Hour Featuring $3-$6 Offerings from 3-6 p.m.
DALLAS, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Maggiano's Little Italy® is introducing a new beverage menu, giving guests more options and better value than ever before. With premium offerings at an affordable price, the brand has crafted a happy hour inspired by the Italian-American roots of gathering, sharing and celebrating with friends and family.
Available Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. at participating restaurants, the premium happy hour features delectable offerings between $3 and $6:

At $3, draft beers including Peroni, Stella Artois, Bud Light® and, new to Maggiano's draft selection, Newcastle Brown Ale®
At $4, made-from-scratch signature flatbreads such as Margherita, Pepperoni and Arugula, Italian Sausage and Chicken and Roasted Pepper
At $5, wines by the glass, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
At $6, new signature Classic Cocktails made with fresh juices and premium spirits: Cosmopolitan made with SKYY® Infusion Citrus; Lemon Drop made with ABSOLUT CITRON; Pomegranate Martini made with ABSOLUT BERRY ACAI; Primo Margarita made with Patron Silver; Mulberry Street made with Maker's Mark®; and Mojitos made with Bacardi® Rum...

"Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®" campaign to date has raised $2.3 million for the Foundation DALLAS, July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A passion for giving back combined with chef-created, made-from-scratch Italian-American food inspired the "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®" campaign. This annual fundraising campaign hosted by Maggiano's Little Italy® benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Maggiano's announced today the eighth annual campaign raised $750,000 to help grant the wishes of 100 children. The brand surpassed the stated goal to raise enough money to grant two wishes per restaurant, and to date, Maggiano's has raised $2.3 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation...

"Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®" campaign to date has raised $2.3 million for the Foundation DALLAS, July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A passion for giving back combined with chef-created, made-from-scratch Italian-American food inspired the "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®" campaign. This annual fundraising campaign hosted by Maggiano's Little Italy® benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Maggiano's announced today the eighth annual campaign raised $750,000 to help grant the wishes of 100 children. The brand surpassed the stated goal to raise enough money to grant two wishes per restaurant, and to date, Maggiano's has raised $2.3 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation...

Eighth annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®" campaign helps make wishes come true DALLAS, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The eighth annual Maggiano's Little Italy® "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®" campaign begins today in restaurants nationwide. The program runs through June 29, giving guests several delicious ways to support a great cause. The campaign benefits the nonprofit Make-A-Wish Foundation®, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Aiming to grant at least two wishes per each of Maggiano's 44 U.S. restaurants this year, guests will have the opportunity to contribute to the "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" campaign in restaurants through a variety of ways: The "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" menu - featuring six chef's special dishes - one pasta, two entrees, two desserts - as well as a non-alcoholic beverage...

Brinker to host pirate-themed send-off party for Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) recipient DALLAS /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), parent company of Maggiano's Little Italy(R) will host a send-off party for a Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) recipient with its first Make-A-Wish Day Friday, May 21 at its Dallas headquarters.

Flying a jolly roger and donning eye patches, team members at the restaurant support center are shelling out their doubloon to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Anthony, who wishes to take a voyage to San Antonio and visit Sea World, Fiesta Texas and the San Antonio Zoo, will be surprised when Brinker team members announce his wish has been granted and confetti is launched through the air...

Italian Restaurant Celebrates Introduction of Private Label, Salute Amico ("Cheers Friend" in Italian) with Gifts, Prizes and VIP Tastings DALLAS /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The arrival of a new exclusive signature wine, Salute Amico has Maggiano's Little Italy(R) guests raising glasses and making a toast to celebrate and win! With the arrival of the new wine, produced and bottled by the world-renowned Ruffino winery in Tuscany, Italy, Maggiano's is launching a drawing in celebration. Restaurants across the U.S. are also offering wine samples for less than the cost of a postage stamp, at 25 cents. The new wine, which is available only in Maggiano's restaurants, is a Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese blend that pairs nicely with many Maggiano's menu offerings...

Seventh annual 'Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish(R)' Makes Children's Wishes Come True DALLAS /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Maggiano's Little Italy(R) "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" campaign begins today nationwide, giving its guests several tasty ways to support a great cause. The program runs through May 26 and benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R), which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Maggiano's helps children like Grace, who wished to be in her own fairytale, live their one true wish. Volunteers from the Make-A-Wish Foundation created a whimsical wish day for Grace, from a magical tea party to a golf cart ride with a pirate at the wheel. Her fairy tale came to a close at Maggiano's Little Italy in Bellevue, Wash...

'Menu for Two' - a meal 'per due' now available for a limited time

DALLAS, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Mamma Mia! Maggiano's Little Italy(R) introduces their "Menu For Two" - a fixed-price, chef-inspired, three-course menu all for just $40. Available now at participating nationwide locations, Maggiano's invites guests to select from a list of signature appetizers or salads and four new entrees. Then top off the great meal with a choice of daily handmade desserts.

Start the meal by sharing one half-size portion of Maggiano's appetizers: Crispy Zucchini Fritte, Tomato Bruschetta or Stuffed Mushrooms. Want a lighter fare? Try two side salads like the Chopped, Caesar or Maggiano's salad.

For the main course, each person chooses their own entree...

Restaurant brings its scratch Italian-American kitchen and more than 165 jobs to city AUSTIN, Texas /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Maggiano's Little Italy(R) officially welcomes Austin residents and Hill Country visitors today with its grand opening at The Domain. This is the first Maggiano's Little Italy to open in Austin and fifth location in Texas, bringing the total number of Maggiano's restaurants to 45 locations worldwide.

The new Maggiano's is boosting the economic climate in Travis County by adding more than 165 employment opportunities, including full- and part-time and more than 10 managerial positions.

Maggiano's Little Italy offers made-from-scratch, classic dishes inspired by Italian-American recipes, prepared with a contemporary twist by Maggiano's Austin executive chef Matt Nicholson...

First global Maggiano's location opens in Jeddah

DALLAS, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) announced the opening of the first Maggiano's® location in Saudi Arabia, which also marks the only franchised Maggiano's restaurant outside of the United States.

The new Maggiano's is operated by Jawad Business Group. Jawad, a Brinker business partner for five years, opened the first Chili's® Grill & Bar location in India this year and also franchises 10 other Chili's locations in Bahrain.

"Our global business development team is continuing to grow our brands and we are excited about the opportunities the Maggiano's brand will bring internationally, as well as to the Saudi Arabia market," said John Reale, president of global business development for Brinker International...

'Today & Tomorrow' offer begins in August, for a limited time DALLAS, /PRNewswire/ -- It's a simple offer -- pick two meals, pay for one. Starting in August, Maggiano's Little Italy is putting a unique twist on the two-for-one special. Guests choose from a selection of handmade pastas and baked specialties, and go home with a free carryout order to enjoy tomorrow. Their second selection will be packaged and ready to go at the end of their meal.

Pastas eligible for the promotion include Mom's Lasagna, Rigatoni "D" , Baked Ziti & Sausage, Chicken Pesto Linguine, Four Cheese Ravioli, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Gnocchi with Tomato Vodka Sauce.

"This is a great opportunity for our guests to come in and try something new or enjoy one of their favorites...

Special Menu Items, Co-Branded Gift Cards, Inspiring Star Cards Make Giving Easy Dallas, /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Chicago-area Maggiano's Little Italy(R) restaurants begin the sixth annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" program to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R). All five Chicago-area Maggiano's are taking part in the program through July 1, giving guests several ways to support the nonprofit organization that makes wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Throughout the fundraiser, Maggiano's will feature a specially designed "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" menu. When guests select items from this menu, Maggiano's will donate $1 per food item and $ .50 per drink to the Make-A-Wish Foundation...

Special Menu Items, Co-Branded Gift Cards, Inspiring Star Cards Make Giving Easy Dallas, /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Atlanta-area Maggiano's Little Italy(R) restaurants begin the sixth annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" program to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R). All three Atlanta-area Maggiano's are taking part in the program through July 1, giving guests several ways to support the nonprofit organization that makes wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Throughout the fundraiser, Maggiano's will feature a specially designed "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" menu. When guests select items from this menu, Maggiano's will donate $1 per food item and $ .50 per drink to the Make-A-Wish Foundation...

Special Menu Items, Co-Branded Gift Cards, Inspiring Star Cards Make Giving Easy Dallas, /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Starting today, Maggiano's Little Italy(R) begins its sixth annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" program to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R). Participating locations nationwide are taking part in the program through May 27, giving guests several ways to support the nonprofit organization that makes wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Throughout the fundraiser, Maggiano's features a special "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" menu. When guests select items off the special menu, Maggiano's will donate $1 per food item and $.50 per drink to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year's Chef-created selections include: Mediterranean Bruschetta - an appetizer featuring Fontina fondue topped with fresh asparagus and artichoke relish baked on crispy garlic bread...

Dallas, /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has named Steve Provost senior vice president of marketing and brand strategy for the company's 45-unit upscale casual Italian-American brand, Maggiano's Little Italy.

Provost joins Brinker with almost two decades of restaurant and foodservice industry experience, including his most recent role as Chief Marketing Officer and EVP for Quizno's Subs and Sandwiches.

His career also includes a series of progressive leadership roles within the YUM! Brands, Inc. organization, including Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for Long John Silver's and A&W; Senior Vice President of Franchising and Vice President of Marketing for Kentucky Fried Chicken...

Cherry Hill, N.J., /PRNewswire/ -- Maggiano's Little Italy brings its love of food and wine to Cherry Hill when it opens today at Cherry Hill Mall on Route 38. This is the third Maggiano's Little Italy to open in New Jersey, bringing the total number of Maggiano's restaurants to 45 locations worldwide.

The location will employ 160 teammates, many of whom are local New Jersey residents. The grand opening event, held Saturday, Feb. 28, benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. Funds raised as part of the event will help to grant a local girl's wish to visit Orlando theme parks in early March.

Maggiano's Little Italy offers guests classic and contemporary Italian-American dishes in a warm and friendly, nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the golden age of Little Italy...

Restaurant's New Private Dining Areas Now Open, Ideal for Business or Social Events Costa Mesa, Calif., /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Maggiano's Little Italy(R) at South Coast Plaza debuted two private banquet rooms last week and will add two additional rooms in April, completing the restaurant's renovation and allowing it to host events for almost 200 guests in its private dining areas as of this Spring.

The restaurant's new Barolo and Cafe Rooms, which can stage events for approximately 40 and 50 people respectively, opened this week, while the Bella and San Remo rooms will be available in April 2009 and will add event space for up to 100 more people. All-day meeting packages are available, complemented by banquet menus that include breakfast and brunch options, as well as traditional lunch and dinner offerings...