Pollo Tropical Names Danny Meisenheimer Interim Chief Operating Officer

Pollo Tropical, the Caribbean-inspired quick-casual restaurant chain known for its marinated chicken on the grill, recently announced the promotion of Danny Meisenheimer to the position of Interim Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Jim Tunnessen following his retirement from the company as…
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Margaritas Goes Big for National Taco Day with New Macho Taco

To celebrate National Taco Day on October 4, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant will offer a big twist on the humble Mexican essential, and they call it the Macho Taco. The 22-unit restaurant chain, known for its delicious authentic flavors, colorful decor…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Debuts New Barbecue Honey Ham

Sometimes opposites attract. Sweet and smoky are unusual flavor partners, but when combined just right they create a mouthwatering combination. Dickey’s Barbecue, the largest barbecue franchise in the country, has turned the traditional ham on its ear by rolling out a…
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K-MAC Holdings Acquires 25 Taco Bell Restaurants

Fort Smith, Arkansas based K-MAC Holdings Corp. has acquired No Limits, LLC, a Missouri-based Taco Bell franchisee that owns and operates 25 Taco Bell restaurants. Rafe Montgomery has owned a controlling interest in No Limits since 1999. K-MAC is one…
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Menchie’s Raises $234,307 For The Muscular Dystrophy Association

Menchie’s, a global brand that has built its reputation on spreading smiles throughout communities worldwide, today announced it has raised $234,307 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  The funds were raised by Menchie’s guests during a month-long program to benefit children…
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Bugaboo Creek Goes Pink

Bugaboo Creek Steak House, the family-friendly steak house restaurant chain based on the culture and culinary secrets of the Bugaboo Mountains in the Canadian Rockies, will join the fight against breast cancer this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. After…
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Buffets, Inc. Stakes Claim to Best Steak Value

Already famous for its mouth-watering steak buffet restaurants, Buffets, Inc. has introduced the ultimate in classic steak dining:  a new, thick-cut version of its hand-cut, specially seasoned Rancher’s Select Sirloin – cut at least one-inch thick (precooked).  To celebrate, starting…
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Izzo’s Illegal Burrito is Giving Away Free Burritos for 1 year

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito announced their twelfth location is set to open in Flowood, Mississippi on October 13th. The new location’s first five customers will receive free burritos for one year and the next 50 people to arrive on opening day…
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Stronger Sales, Traffic Bolster Restaurant Performance Index in August

Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI)posted a modest gain in August. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant…
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Big Momma Media Changes How Restaurants Market to Their Customers

How a local Midwestern restaurant increased monthly revenues by over 30%, $250,000 a year, during a recession. A successful 18-year printing and marketing company moved beyond print to a full-service marketing and communications company in the hospitality industry. Restaurants not…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs Opens 2nd Longview Restaurant

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, officially opened its doors in Longview on September 19.  Franchise owners Bryan Selden and Jeff Worthen held a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, September 19…
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Jack in the Box Introduces Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt

Fall is in the air and the savory flavors of steak, cheese and Sourdough are on the menu at Jack in the Box restaurants. Beginning today at participating restaurants, Jack in the Box is offering a Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt. The…
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Zagat Announces 2012 Fast-Food Survey Results

Zagat has announced the results of its annual Fast-Food Survey of 274 national restaurant chains. More than 10,500 diners voted on everything from Salads and Sandwiches to Pasta and Pizza. These avid consumers – who report eating at a chain…
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Domino’s Pizza Opens 10,000th Store

Nearly 53 years after its founding in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Domino’s Pizza today opened its 10,000thstore and celebrated the milestone in Turkey – one of the fastest-growing markets for the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. One day after opening its…
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Ben & Jerry’s Voted America’s Favorite Ice Cream Chain

Ben & Jerry’s is America’s favorite ice cream chain, according to a national study from Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. In a quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry survey of more than 7,600 U.S. consumers, Ben &…
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Mama Fu’s Revamps Look and Feel of Restaurants

As Mama Fu’s Asian House continues to make a solid footprint in the fast casual restaurant industry, the franchise is making a bolder brand statement with new, more contemporary exterior and interior designs that strongly communicate the brand’s Asian DNA.…
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