Red Mango and Cinemex Launch International Expansion Into Mexico

Red Mango is expanding to Mexico. The Dallas-based chain and one of America’s fastest-growing yogurt and smoothie brands has announced its first international franchise agreement in an exclusive deal with Cinemex, the leading national chain with 184 movie theaters operating across…
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Applebee’s Introduces New Sizzling Entrees

In its sixth menu addition in 2011, Applebee’s is firing up great-tasting sizzling meals including two new entrees: Sizzling Double Barrel Whisky Sirloins, which include two 4 oz. sirloin steaks, flavored with blackened seasoning, garlic and thyme, served with garlic…
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New Orleans’ VooDoo BBQ Franchise Leading Fast Casual Surge

While fast food and family dining restaurant sales have plummeted in the recession, fast casual restaurants – the kind VooDoo BBQ & Grill is committed to – have grown in popularity, according to a recent ABC News story. The article…
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Smashburger Ranked America’s Most Promising Company by Forbes Magazine

Smashburger has been ranked No. 1 on Forbes first annual America’s Most Promising Companies list. The Forbes‘ list of America’s Most Promising Companies features 100 privately held up-and-comers with compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners and…
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BRIO Tuscan Grille Opens Second Connecticut Location

BRIO Tuscan Grille, a BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group concept, has opened its second Connecticut restaurant at the Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury. This is the sixth new BRIO Tuscan Grille to open in 2011 and the eighth restaurant for…
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Burger King Announces Free Fries Friday

It’s a fry for all at Burger King restaurants nationwide! Burger King Corp. is staking its claim as the authority on all things food by delivering a new golden, crispy fry that the company promises will create a whole new…
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Shoney’s Offers Up Free Hot Fudge Cake

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, America’s iconic restaurant brand, Shoney’s, invites consumers to enjoy a free Hot Fudge Cake. The invitation continues the company’s Starting Fresh campaign, designed to help consumers celebrate and rediscover what they love about Shoney’s, while…
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Saladworks Opening in the Village at Orange

Saladworks, the nation’s number-one fresh-salad franchise, will open its third California store in The Village at Orange at 1500 East Village Way, Suite 2197 on Friday, December 2. The Village at Orange Saladworks is owned and operated by Bomby Ahuja…
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Baskin-Robbins Announces Top 10 Finalists Online Flavor Creation Contest

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has selected the top 10 finalists of its second National Online Flavor Creation Contest. Baskin-Robbins is now calling on ice cream devotees across the country to vote for their favorite.…
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Restaurant Performance Index Essentially Unchanged in October

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 100.0 in October, essentially unchanged from September’s level of 100.1. October’s steady…
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Pizza Rustica Teams Up with UM-NSU Card to Raise Some Serious ‘Dough’

Miami Beach based Pizza Rustica, which serves huge slices of top quality pizza at affordable prices, is teaming up with University of Miami–Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) to raise some serious ‘dough’ for an…
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TCBY to Open New Store in Columbia

TCBY, the leading frozen yogurt concept, recently expanded its footprint in South Carolina with a new store now open in Columbia — marking the 14th store in South Carolina. The owner of the new location is Anup Patel, a first-time…
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TCBY Opens New Store in Fort Collins

TCBY, the leading frozen yogurt concept, recently expanded its footprint in Colorado with a new store now open in Fort Collins — marking the 15th store in Colorado. The owner of the new location is Steve Lauer, a TCBY franchise…
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Denny’s Corporation Announces Annual Franchise Awards

Denny’s Corporation, one of America’s largest full-service family restaurant chains, recently partnered with the Denny’s Franchise Association for its annual convention in San Diego, where corporate team members and members of the Denny’s franchise community came together to discuss the…
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Smashburger Smashes over the Border into Canada

Smashburger, the fastest growing “better burger” concept in the U.S., today announced it has signed its first two lease agreements in the Calgary market, bringing its juicy burgers that are smashed fresh, served delicious, along with its other premium fare…
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Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q Honors Military Widows

Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q declares Wednesday, December 7th, as a day to honor young military widows by donating a dollar for every pound of meat sold that day at participating locations to the American Widow Project. It is a…
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Sbarro Emerges from Chapter 11

Sbarro’s Plan of Reorganization has become effective and the Company has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 with significantly reduced debt and a new $35 million capital infusion. “As Sbarro emerges from Chapter 11 today we are a stronger, better capitalized,…
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Restaurant.com Launches Daily Deals

Restaurant.com, the leading provider of restaurant savings nationwide, today announced the launch of Specials by Restaurant.com. An evolution of its core gift certificate business, Specials by Restaurant.com is an additional avenue for consumers to save on exciting and memorable dining…
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Restaurant.com founder stopped failing by heeding clients’ priorities

If you’re dining out on a budget, chances are you’ve come across Restaurant.com, a website that serves up 45,000 discounted gift certificate options a day to restaurants ranging from Gibsons to Giordano’s and 18,000 other establishments in Chicago and across…
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Restaurant Deals Served Up for Value Hungry Diners

Americans are looking for great food and value when making the decision to spend their hard earned dollars, especially as the holidays approach.  Restaurants, hungry for every dollar they can take in, are increasingly responding with delicious deals, creative combos…
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