First Concert Will Feature Thompson Square, Bobby Tomberlin and Lance Miller to Benefit Families of Our Country’s Fallen Heroes Nashville, TN  (RestaurantNews.com)  O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar, the classic American restaurant with […]

Popular quick-service restaurant to give away FREE Potato Olés® on National French Fry Day, July 13 Cheyenne, WY  (RestaurantNews.com)  Few people will argue with the fact that Taco John’s legendary Potato Olés® are a bigger. bolder. better […]

“My Rewards” Offers Members More Convenience and More Arooga’s Perks Harrisburg, PA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Harrisburg, Pa based Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar recently launched their new, highly anticipated “My Rewards” loyalty […]

Iconic Massachusetts chain scoping out potential franchisees in South Florida Revere, MA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Kelly’s Roast Beef, a Boston icon with seven decades of history, is looking to expand not only regionally in New England, but also establish a presence […]

The “Greek Freak” and his family are partnering with authentic Greek cuisine phenomenon GFG Café Cuisine Hoboken, NJ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Greek From Greece (GFG) Café Cuisine, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, is partnering with 2019 […]

(RestaurantNews.com)  Flhip.com has released its latest restaurant openings report, providing restaurant vendors with a sampling of fresh sales and marketing leads that can be found on their website. Flhip provides regularly updated lead lists, allowing vendors to check for […]

The global pandemic of Covid-19 is fast tracking infection control technologies and products in public restrooms. While cleanliness has always been a goal in designing restrooms, coronavirus has underscored the need for hygienic, sterile and safe environments. Companies, educational […]

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has – and continues to be – felt by every industry across the board. Restaurants in particular have been dealt a harsh blow, as many have been forced to shutter their dining areas and bars, and solely rely on take-out and delivery […]

Popular restaurant, bar and live music venue set to open second Houston location on July 8 Houston, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  The Rustic Post Oak is set to open its doors and start serving its down-home offerings sourced from Texas ranchers and farmers to the Houston […]

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express raise the bar with delicious new menu option   Los Angeles, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Beginning today, July 8, 2020, all domestic Fatburger and Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express locations will excite taste buds with its latest […]

From July 14 to July 17, Noodles Rewards members can enjoy Mac & Cheese & More, including free mac & cheese, free delivery, and the new savory ham & gruyere mac. Broomfield, CO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS), known for serving […]

Great NH Restaurants announces DingDongDeliver.com Bedford, NH  (RestaurantNews.com)  The new phenomenon of a “ghost kitchen” has hit New Hampshire. Great NH Restaurants (T-BONES, CJ’s Great West Grill, Copper Door) CEO, Tom Boucher recently announced the […]

Lemonade and Healthy Food Franchise Offers Taste of the Islands to Sacramento County Folsom, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow), known for its mouthwatering and healthful menu items and focus on the environment, is pleased to announce it has signed […]

(RestaurantNews.com)  Flhip.com has released its latest restaurant openings report, providing restaurant vendors with a sampling of fresh sales and marketing leads that can be found on their website. Flhip provides regularly updated lead lists, allowing vendors to check for […]

Many industries have suffered severe financial losses due to the coronavirus lockdown – perhaps none more so than the restaurant industry.  Lendio recently gathered statistics on the $8 billion in PPP loan approvals that we helped […]

Industry veteran to oversee marketing budget, technology, manage franchise partners, lead direct reports and more  Annapolis, MD  (RestaurantNews.com)  Ledo Pizza announced today that the company has promoted Will Robinson from vice president of marketing to chief […]

Multi-Unit Franchisee Travis Taylor Opens Santa Clarita Restaurant Santa Clarita, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Del Taco, one of the nation’s largest Mexican quick-service concepts, announced its most recent California-based restaurant opening with third-generation, […]

Special offer is available for dine-in and takeout West Palm Beach, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  As the summer season is in full swing, TooJay’s Deli is helping families save some money with a special Kids Eat Free deal from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 31. […]

Why Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchise Options Are a Perfect Fit Franchising is an ever-changing business. When considering a franchise opportunity, investors should look for brands with more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Developing a successful franchise depends on several […]

New ConnectSmart Kitchen and DineTime Platform features reduce non-essential interactions for restaurant operators and diners. Louisville, KY  (RestaurantNews.com)  Today, in response to the demand that the global pandemic has created for restaurants to comply with social […]

Haus has partnered with big-name restaurants to create flavored apéritifs that both reflect and benefit the restaurants The post How an Apéritif Upstart Donated $170,000 to the Restaurant Community appeared first on OpenTable Blog.

One year ago we walked into a Cambridge, Massachusetts restaurant for the first day of field research.  Our palms were  sweaty from the excitement and anxiety. We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an […]

Ortiz will Lead the Finance and Accounting Teams & Help Drive World-Class Levels of Performance Riverside, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Farmer Boys®, the farm fresh fast casual concept known for its award-winning burgers and exceptional service, has hired restaurant […]

Funds raised will support treatment and research of childhood cancer, other life-threatening diseases Spartanburg, SC  (RestaurantNews.com)  Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), one of the world’s largest full-service family dining chains, today announced a new […]

Summer Deal Features Single Pups® for $1 and Combo Meal for $3.99 for a Limited Time Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Krystal, the Southeast’s original quick-service restaurant chain, is excited to serve customers new limited-time offers for the summer. Starting […]

Long-term licensees open 20th Zaxby’s, their seventh in Columbia area  Athens, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Zaxby’s, the fast-casual chicken chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signatures sauces, is opening its first Blythewood, South Carolina […]

New York City’s favorite gourmet, flame-baked wrap destination hires veteran consultant Stacey Kane to help drive franchise expansion New York, NY  (RestaurantNews.com)  Wolfnights®, the hottest gourmet wrap concept in New York City, has hired industry veteran […]

Interface helps Panda Express save over $100K per year in false alarm fees and thousands of dollars per month per store in reduced shrink at the POS Earth City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  With more than 2,200 locations and 41,000 associates, Panda Express is America’s […]

Company partners with RiskBand to integrate real-time monitoring of wearable safety devices with live support from trained security professionals Earth City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Interface Security Systems, a leading managed services provider delivering managed network, […]

Healthy lifestyle eatery creates new position after experiencing notable growth Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  Coolgreens – the healthy lifestyle eatery that “feeds your life” – announced today that it has promoted Larissa Witt to Regional […]

In February 2020, the National Restaurant Association announced projections that restaurant industry sales would reach $899 billion this year, experiencing four-percent growth “mirroring general economic conditions.” That seems like a lifetime ago.  The COVID-19 […]

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest delivery platform consolidation, the release of PPP loan information and ServSafe Dining Commitment.  Uber To Acquire Postmates In a $2.65 billion in an all-stock transaction that brings together two top players […]

This year —  more than most —  there are plenty of issues up for debate, and many brands are choosing sides. New research shows this act of social responsibility can pay off big but only if executed the right way.

Food delivery aggregators: You’re well past your expiration date. While there are a slew of challenges facing both diners and restaurants as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one notable element often omitted from conversation are the delivery drivers who […]

Plus, New Bespoke Live Events, Virtual Tasting Events and An Original Podcast Will Bring Newport Beach Wine & Food To Fans Year-Round  Newport Beach, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Newport Beach Wine & Food, Southern California’s most intimate and acclaimed […]

The ‘Wurst’ Sandwiches for the World’s Best Customers Minneapolis, MN  (RestaurantNews.com)  Erbert & Gerbert’s® is launching The Wurst Sandwiches today, July 6, the Wurst Day of the year. These new limited time offer (LTO) sandwiches, […]

Popular neighborhood bakery cafe unveils new program with tiered rewards and two ways to earn on July 7 Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Guests at Corner Bakery can more easily enjoy flavor-forward fare crafted with care with the launch of the neighborhood bakery […]

Opens KO Sports Bar and Vegas.Pizza in Las Vegas Market Las Vegas, NV  (RestaurantNews.com)  Cordia Corporation (OTC: CORG) today announced the launch of its virtual restaurant division called Virtual Dining Brands (www.virtualdiningbrands.com).   The company is […]

Fast Casual Seafood Leader’s Largest Franchisee Adds 39th Restaurant to Growing Portfolio Nashville, TN  (RestaurantNews.com)  Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in […]

Guest-favorite Irresist-A-Bowls™ are just $7.99 and are here to say, “welcome back, welcome back, welcome back!” Glendale, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Welcome Back, Neighbor! To celebrate, today Applebee’s is reintroducing Applebee’s® […]