199 Ways to Increase Your Tips – How To Become A Truly Exceptional Bartender

Scott Young, internationally known bartender/teacher/speaker/dvd creator, announces the release of his new 300 page eBook and website, www.thebartendingmasters.com. Sub-titled, How To Become A Truly Exceptional Bartender; 199 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR TIPS is the result of 1,000’s of discussions with fellow…
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Gram & Dun offers Halperns’ USDA Prime Black Diamond Angus Steaks

Gram & Dun, known for their fresh, top-grade ingredients and creative menu preparation, will offer USDA Prime Black Angus Steaks through the end of 2013. The steaks are procured from Halperns’ Black Diamond Collection. Prime Black Angus steaks from Halperns’…
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Sunny Street Café Introduces New Winter Menu

Winter Warmers Menu Focuses on Comfort Food Breakfast-Lunch favorite Sunny Street Café announced the rollout of a new Limited Time Offer menu, available at all of the chain’s 14 locations. The menu has 8 new items created with comfort food…
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Chanticleer Holdings Completes Acquisition of Just Fresh

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTR) (Chanticleer Holdings, or the “Company”), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, announced today that the Company has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Just Fresh Restaurant chain. On December 10, 2013, Chanticleer executed its Assignment,…
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Award-Winning Quaker Steak & Lube Continues Corporate Expansion

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube known for its Best Wings USA and more than 25 sauces, announced today it will be acquiring five restaurants in North Carolina, Indiana and Virginia. Previously owned by 3G Management, the Quaker…
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Christmas Day At Denny’s: All Of The Trimmings, None Of The Stress

Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, guests can cross a delicious, stress-free meal off their Christmas wish list. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all 24-hours of Christmas Day, Denny’s gives diners the gift of convenience during the hectic holiday season.…
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White Castle Opens New State-of-the-Art Restaurant

White Castle celebrated the grand reopening of its Hilliard restaurant at 1550 Hilliard-Rome Road on Dec. 8. The rebuilt Castle restaurant incorporates technology that leads the restaurant industry while maintaining old school dining options and keeping 40 jobs. The 38-foot…
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Cape Coral Hooters Girl Gives Back with Charity Involvement

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced that Florida native and 2013 Miss Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant first runner-up, Francesca Ruffino, has joined Self-Help International, a non-profit that works to end world hunger and poverty through grass roots efforts. Ruffino, a…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Throws Grand Opening Shindig in Twin Falls

On Thursday, December 12, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Twin Falls is throwing a three-day celebration just in time for the holiday season. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. “The Twin Falls community…
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OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, has announced the 2013 Diners’ Choice Award winners for the Top 100 Best Restaurants in America, highlighting the Top 10 honorees. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 5…
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First Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop Set To Open in Taiwan

Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) announced today that it plans to open its first store in Taiwan on Thursday December 12, 2013.  The new store will be the first of 10 planned Krispy Kreme stores in Taiwan over the next five…
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Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Takes over Georgia

With 13 Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint locations successfully operating in Metro Atlanta, it’s time for the top fast casual pizza franchise to expand into North Georgia. A new development agreement with franchisee Briann Welborn is doing just that. After 25…
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Burger 21 Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of First Orlando, FL Restaurant

Award-Winning Fast-Casual Chain Experiences Success at First Franchised Location Burger 21, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its first franchised restaurant located at the Shoppes…
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Restaurant Chain Growth Report 12/10/13

Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). California-based ROUNDS PREMIUM BURGERS (founded 2011) has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).  This fast casual burger…
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Pie Five Pizza Revolution Heads to the Beltway

Leading fast casual pizza chain to bring nearly 40 locations to the DC area A better way of experiencing pizza is sweeping the nation.  By mid-2014, residents inside and outside the Beltway will find out why. Pie Five Pizza Co.,…
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Family Dining At Ruth’s Chris Steak House Is A Holiday Tradition

Treat loved ones and yourself to Ruth’s Chris Steak House this holiday season. Open Christmas Day and featuring extended holiday lunch hours at select locations, guests may enjoy Ruth’s Chris signature sizzling steaks or bask in the best of both…
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