WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2011 - As millions of Americans dine out this Valentine’s Day, new research from the National Restaurant Association shows that nearly 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women. The research also shows that restaurants employ more minority managers than any other industry, and that Hispanic…
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Comments • Posted on Feb 11, 2011 - 10:54 PM
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2011 - Johnny Rockets today announced the grand opening of its latest all-American restaurant in the eclectic city of Tampico, in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Highlighting the food and fun that made them famous, the new Johnny Rockets will introduce the brand’s iconic menu,…
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Comments • Posted on Feb 11, 2011 - 07:53 PM
HOUMA, La., Feb. 9, 2011 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest and fastest growing barbecue chain in the country announces their plan to arrive in Louisiana as the company enters their first franchise agreement in the state. “We started in Texas, now we in all four corners of the country.…
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Comments • Posted on Feb 09, 2011 - 08:02 PM
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2011 - Seventy million Americans will celebrate Valentine’s Day at a restaurant this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. The Association’s new consumer research shows that about one-third of consumers (31 percent) say they will dine out this February 14. “There is no better way to…
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Comments • Posted on Feb 09, 2011 - 06:27 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2011 - Lombard Investments is pleased to announce the acquisition of a controlling interest in Hong Kong-based Overseas Dragon China, one of the leading Quick Service Restaurants in Asia. Overseas Dragon serves fresh, affordable Taiwanese-style cuisine through a rapidly growing chain of more than 90 outlets…
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Comments • Posted on Feb 07, 2011 - 08:40 PM
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 7, 2011 - LongHorn Steakhouse today announced the opening of its first location in Cherry Hill, N.J. The restaurant, best known for its atmosphere and flavor of the American West, is located at 2301 Route 38 in Cherry Hill. As part of its pre-opening training period, the…
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Comments • Posted on Feb 07, 2011 - 03:44 PM
ORLANDO, Fla.,Feb. 7, 2011 - LongHorn Steakhouse today announced the opening of its first location in Spartanburg, S.C. The restaurant, best known for its atmosphere and flavor of the American West, is located at 1504 W. O. Ezell Blvd. in Spartanburg. As part of its pre-opening training period, the restaurant…
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Comments • Posted on Feb 07, 2011 - 01:49 PM
ATLANTA, Jan 27, 2011 - Wendy’s/Arby’s International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), today announced an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (DEGASA) to develop 50 Wendy’s(R) restaurants in Argentina over the next 10 years, with the first location to open this year in Buenos Aires. DEGASA is a…
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Comments • Posted on Jan 27, 2011 - 10:38 PM
RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 27, 2011 - Wingstop is expanding throughout the Baltimore-Washington Corridor. The company, which has experienced more than seven years of same store sales increases, recently signed a development agreement to open 20 new stores in the area over the next several years. Business partners Rahim Kurji and…
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Comments • Posted on Jan 27, 2011 - 10:06 PM
CANTON, Mass., Jan. 27, 2011 - Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today it has signed agreements with four franchisees to develop 16 new restaurants in Tampa, Orlando and Tallahassee over the next several years. Dunkin’ Donuts development throughout Florida is part of…
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Comments • Posted on Jan 27, 2011 - 09:42 PM