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With more than 8.5 billion brown bag lunches being packed by Americans in 2008, and 93 percent of them packed for financial reasons1, Qdoba Mexican Grill(R) announced today that it will offer guests an affordable, fresh, hot alternative to the brown...
After a nationwide recipe search to determine the ultimate dessert recipe, cupcakes inspired by Lisa Roman, a 34-year-old artist and Army wife from Roswell, Georgia will be featured at over 600 U.S. T.G.I. Friday's(R) restaurants beginning...
Wild Birds Unlimited, the original and largest franchise system of backyard bird feeding and nature specialty stores, recently restructured its Purchasing Department to improve work flow and capitalize on the strength of staff members.
An emerging national franchise is allowing corporate America to trade their unsatisfying day jobs for a workweek of playing Guitar Hero, Halo 3 or laser tag, while entertaining children across the country – and it's taking off at rocket speed.
  • Feb 6th, 2009
  • By: Games2U
  • 535    506
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced the appointment of Mr. Howard M. Berk to the Company's Board of Directors, effective today.
UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC), an operator of "better-for-you" fast-casual restaurants, today announced the opening of its first Rocky Mountain location in Draper, UT with franchise developer Greg Felder. Mr. Felder has signed on to open...
Burger King Holdings, Inc. delivered its 20th consecutive quarter of worldwide positive comparable sales in the second quarter of its 2009 fiscal year, achieving its best positive comparable sales trend in three decades.
Perkins & Marie Callender's Inc. (PMCI), the preeminent family restaurant company in the United States with over 600 locations, is pleased to announce the promotion of Pete Pascuzzi, to Executive Vice President, Operations and President, Perkins...
The blanket of winter white that's covering parts of the country may make for picture perfect landscapes. But there's nothing pretty about the frigid cold and it could be deadly for seniors in ways many families don't even know about.
Hardee's(R) has signed on as the premier sponsor of the original Web video series, SLOTCAR. The no-holds-barred videos, produced by Animax/Unplugged, launches online this week and parodies one of America's largest and favorite sports - stock car auto...
  • Feb 4th, 2009
  • By: Hardee's
  • 268    0
Cold Stone Creamery is adding a twist to the latest popular dessert, creating premium ice cream cupcakes, sold for a limited time nationwide for just $9.99 a pack. Known as an ice cream innovator, Cold Stone is breaking into another category for sweet...
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Zaxbys is a fast-growing QSR brand specializing in the highest quality chicken and sides. Established in 1990 in Statesboro, Georgia, the company pioneered the concept of serving chicken tenders as an entrée, a novel idea at the time.
Nelson Marchioli, Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) CEO, comments on Denny's Free Grand Slam giveaway:
  • Feb 4th, 2009
  • By: Denny's
  • 312    0
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:CKR) announced today blended same-store sales for fiscal year ended Jan. 26, 2009, for its Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® brands increased 1.7 percent, its sixth consecutive year of positive blended same-store sales.
Vapiano area developer and franchisee, Tim McCallum of McCallum holdings, will open the first of his 10 restaurants at Mockingbird Station in Dallas, Texas. The innovative fresh casual restaurant and lounge will fit perfectly in the upscale center...
  • Feb 3rd, 2009
  • By: Vapiano
  • 447    506
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries franchisee, Tony Ratliff, has locked down a lease for his first Boardwalk location in Atlanta, Georgia. The new location can be found in the Shoppes of Druid Hills location on the corner of North Druid Hills and...
zpizza has finalized a contract with franchisee, Ritu Shah-Burnham, to open three new restaurants in Seattle, Washington. The Southern California-based gourmet pizza chain has built a powerful presence across the United States, earning it the...
  • Feb 3rd, 2009
  • By: zpizza
  • 342    506
Love is patient. Love is kind. Love means never having to eat an overpriced, mediocre Valentine's Day meal at a crowded restaurant surrounded by strangers.
T.G.I. Friday's is giving some extra love this February to the more than 640,000 members of its Give Me More Stripes (www.givememorestripes.com) guest recognition program. The spiced up offer, which runs February 10 through...
A&W Restaurants, founded in Lodi, CA in 1919, will kick off its 90th anniversary celebration by announcing its plans to open 15 state-of- the- art drive-ins in 2009 during the annual International Franchise Association (IFA) Convention being held here
As part of their unconventional growth strategy, restaurateur Johnny Rockets, has agreed to open and operate a 1,800-square-foot restaurant on Main Side, in Camp Pendleton, the Marine Corps' largest West Coast expeditionary training facility, located...
At the end of their humorous Super Bowl ad that poked fun at their competitor's "candy" breakfasts, Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN) surprised millions of Americans by offering a FREE Grand Slam(R) breakfast to anyone who visits their restaurants across America...
  • Feb 2nd, 2009
  • By: Denny's
  • 368    0
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Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today reported same-store sales for its company-owned and franchised restaurants during the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 compared with the related periods in fiscal year 2007.
  • Feb 2nd, 2009
  • By: Denny's
  • 370    0
In a time when many Americans saw economic hardship, the Weichert Family of Companies remained committed to service by participating and sponsoring over 170 events and fundraisers in 2008. Weichert sales associates and employees gave their time...
  • Feb 2nd, 2009
  • By: Weichert
  • 325    0
The Keg Royalties Income Fund (KEG.UN:TSX, the "Fund") and Keg Restaurants Ltd. today announced sales results for the 13 and 52-week periods ended December 28, 2008.
Uno Chicago Grill(R) has opened its doors at the Mall of Dubai, which is the world's largest mall. This is one of several new openings in the area for Sofra LLC, the master licensee for Uno(R) in the Middle East, which signed a 20-unit development deal...
Dunkin' Donuts, America's favorite everyday, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with Peter Turner, as principle, together with several partners for the development of more...
  • Jan 29th, 2009
  • By: Dunkin'
  • 425    4
Despite the struggling economy, Chick-fil-A® enjoyed an unprecedented year of sales growth in 2008. The Atlanta-based restaurant chain today reported 2008 system-wide sales of $2,962,253,976, representing a 12.17 percent increase over the chain's 2007
Whether it's a quick trip to the store, an extended vacation, a sleepover at Grandma's or a stay at a hotel, creating a safe environment for young travelers takes careful preparation. To help prevent childhood injuries while on-the-go and away from...
Bali will become the first location in Indonesia to have a Holiday Inn resort. On the "Island of the Gods," the beachfront Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali is named after Baruna, the Balinese God of the Ocean. Located on three hectares of beautifully...
7-Eleven, Inc. gets "fresh" with customers with the opening of the company's environmentally in-tune Commissary and Combined Distribution Center (CDC) in Bohemia, Long Island. At the new mixed-use facility, fresh foods will be prepared and delivered to...
  • Jan 28th, 2009
  • By: 7-Eleven
  • 604    8

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