Popeyes Brings Back Delicious Duo, Zatarain’s Butterfly Shrimp

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), is bringing back Popeyes Zatarain’s Butterfly Shrimp, a delicious celebration of two iconic New Orleans brands that includes eight succulent shrimp, Cajun fries, biscuit and Lemon Garlic Dipping Sauce…
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Family Rejoices with Second Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant

Franchise owners Stephanie and Preston Reeves are eager to open their second Dickey’s location in West Virginia. The new location in Sophia will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 27 and will hold a three day event to celebrate.…
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Mother and Son Open a New Dickey’s Barbecue in Issaquah

Dickey’s Barbecue opens its doors in Issaquah on Thursday, June 27 at 11 a.m. and continues the party through Saturday, June 29. Owners Sarah Forest and her son Alex are eager to live the dream of owning a business together…
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Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Sidney Rice Takes Off with Wingstop

Seattle Seahawk Sidney Rice is using the off-season to earn his wings. The wide receiver has signed on with Wingstop, the 570-unit wing expert restaurant chain, to open five new locations in the Seattle-Tacoma area. “Wingstop is my favorite restaurant.…
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Sullivan’s Steakhouse Unveils New Menu

Thomas Dritsas, vice president and corporate executive chef of Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, which owns Sullivan’s Steakhouse, is pleased to announce that Sullivan’s has a new menu.  Perfectly capturing the fresh flavors of summer, Sullivan’s revs up its exciting new…
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Revitalized Huddle House Reveals “Texas-Sized” Growth Plans

Following three consecutive years of comp sales growth and the successful launch of a new contemporary restaurant prototype, Huddle House announced plans today to open 135 new restaurants throughout the Southeast and Texas over the next five years.  With nearly…
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Three Day Event Kicks Off New Dickey’s in Rogers

Dickey’s Barbecue is throwing a three-day party starting Thursday, June 27 through Saturday, June 29 celebrating the opening of its newest location in Rogers. “Dickey’s has experienced rapid growth in the northwest Arkansas market,” said local Dickey’s owner Jared Thompson.…
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Dickey’s Slow Smoked Barbecue for Just One Dollar

Dickey’s Barbecue in Winchester is throwing a grand opening event on Thursday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers will enjoy mouthwatering Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches for just one dollar. “Since we opened in April, the Dickey’s…
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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Debuts Firecracker Spicy Turkey Sub

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop unveils its latest limited time offer, the Firecracker Spicy Turkey Sub, for fans to enjoy during the summer holiday. The delicious sandwich is only available today through July 31st, so diners will have to hurry in before…
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Wingstop Lands New Restaurant in San Francisco

Wingstop has landed in San Francisco. The national chicken wing chain has opened its first restaurant in San Francisco, at 5698 3rd Street East, in the Bayview area. This is the 38th location in the Bay Area, one of the…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Offers Double Take Deal in July and August

Dickey’s Barbecue has a summer offer that is twice as nice. From July through the end of August, the barbecue restaurant known for slow smoked barbecue that is served fast is giving customers who order a Dickey’s XL Family Pack…
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Wendy’s Launches Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger

Wendy’s is once again bringing bold innovation to quick service restaurant (QSR) category with one of the most unique and anticipated offerings of the year – the Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger. This pub-style cheeseburger gained critical acclaim in test markets earlier…
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O’Charley’s Revitalization Looks to History to Inspire Its Future

A fresh advertising campaign, new look and “free pie” aim to reconnect O’Charley’s with its American heritage while moving the classic restaurant forward O’Charley’s has begun airing television advertisements across its footprint featuring a new spokes-patron and slogan that pay…
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SONIC Marries the Best Bites of Summer with New Pretzel Dogs

For a few glorious weeks this summer, when baseball season is in full swing, people will no longer face the age-old summertime dilemma of hot dog versus pretzel. Starting July 1 and for a limited time only, SONIC Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC)…
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Seasons 52 Introduces New Summer Menu

Seasons 52, the highly acclaimed fresh grill and wine bar restaurant, introduces its new seasonal menu featuring offerings perfect for summer, including heirloom tomatoes, basil, corn and watermelon.  The new seasonal offerings, which include appetizers, entrees, side dishes and a…
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Dickey’s is Heating Things up All over Sacramento

In honor of his new store off of Natomas Boulevard, Dickey’s multi-unit owner, Jared Katzenbarger, is throwing a massive celebration on Friday, June 28. Roland Dickey, chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. will be at the event from 11 a.m.…
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Dunkin’ Donuts Opens New Flagship Restaurant in Washington, D.C.

Milestone Opening Brings Total Jobs Created by Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisees to 400 in D.C. Alone Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, and franchise owner Hank Huth, CEO, Quality Brand Capital LLC, have debuted a new…
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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Continues Las Vegas Expansion

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop’s sixth Henderson restaurant arrives today at Taylor Plaza. Residents of the area are no stranger to the sandwich shop’s tradition of roasting its turkey and roast beef in-house nightly and preparing homemade ingredients to complement its award-winning…
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Restaurant Chain Growth Report 6/25/13

Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). California-based HOKKAIDO SEAFOOD BUFFET has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).  This seafood buffet concept is open for lunch and dinner,…
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