Restaurants Newswire

SONIC(R) Boom Erupts in Chicagoland

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SONIC(R), America's Drive-In(R), is one step closer to calling Chicagoland home. Over the next several years SONIC Drive-In will develop drive-ins in the North/Northwest, South and West suburbs of Chicago, Ill. The first Chicago-area SONIC...

CKE Restaurants, Inc. Signs Agreement to Bring 100 Carl's Jr.(R) Restaurants to China

CARPINTERIA, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today its subsidiary, Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., has signed an agreement to open a minimum of 100 Carl's Jr. restaurants in the People's Republic of China over the next eight years...

Research International USA Announces Findings From First of Its Kind 'Fast Food Nation 2008' Report

CHICAGO, June 18 PRNewswire — Chicago-based Research International USA has released its first-ever fast food industry report. The self-funded study, "Fast Food Nation 2008: A Consumer Perspective on the Fast Food Industry" was conducted by Research International to help clients gain a...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Turns Your Cell Phone Into a Mobile Wine List

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire — For many on-the-go wine lovers, finding a good glass of wine is a challenging yet enjoyable experience; the real trick is trying to remember the particular type of wine the next time you want to order a glass. To help alleviate...

New Zagat Survey of Atlanta Restaurants Shows Hearty Appetites Despite Thinning Wallets

NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Zagat Survey today released the results of its new Atlanta Restaurants survey, with ratings and reviews of 828 of the best restaurants in greater Atlanta, Savannah and other outlying areas. The guide is based on the collective opinions of 3,287 frequent...

Carl's Jr. Prime Rib Six Dollar Burger Sets New Quality Standard in Fast-Food

CARPINTERIA, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In an era when so-called value menus are attempting to lure customers with dollar-priced snacks and bite-sized burgers, Carl's Jr.(R) is proving that taste and quality never go out of style. With the arrival today of its ultimate...

Chilean Specialty Food Products Garner Attention on the Most Prominent of U.S. Culinary Stages

NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Chilean specialty food products are captivating U.S. consumers and food industry professionals with exotic flavors reflective of the country's unique terroir. ProChile New York, the Trade Commission of Chile, has embarked on a mission to introduce...

Radisson Near Dallas Love Field Announces New Name and Property Upgrade

DALLAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Harrell Hospitality Group LLC today announced the Radisson Hotel Dallas Love Field has been renamed as the Radisson Hotel & Suites Dallas Love Field. The 297-room hotel, located on 1241 West Mockingbird Lane, near...

McDonald's(R) Turns to Customers for New Spin on Famous Big Mac(R) Chant

OAK BROOK, Ill., June 18 PRNewswire — McDonald's USA launched a national casting call today inviting consumers to submit a video or audio remix of the popular Big Mac chant on MySpace.com/BigMacChant. The winning remix will be featured in a McDonald's Big Mac TV commercial that will air...

Panera Bread Updates Previously Issued Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Guidance

ST. LOUIS, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Panera Bread Company (Nasdaq: PNRA) today announced that it is increasing its fiscal second quarter 2008 earnings per diluted share target to $0.48 to $0.50 from its previously announced target of $0.40 to $0.44 per diluted share. The increase...

Krispy Kreme Announces Results of Its Annual Shareholders Meeting

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held today in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. During the meeting, shareholders re-elected four Board members who were in classes up for...

Hearty Boys at Sea: The Casual Culinary Cruise

CHICAGO, June 17 PRNewswire — Food Network stars Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh, The Hearty Boys, will bring their accessible, casual culinary style to the Caribbean on a 7-night cruise departing on Valentine's Day aboard Holland America Line's brand new ms Eurodam. Guests who join...

Brinker International Signs Franchise Agreement to Develop Restaurants in Toronto

DALLAS, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) announced an agreement with Top Down Enterprises, Inc. (TDE) to develop five new Chili's Grill & Bar(R) restaurants in the Southwest Greater Toronto Area including Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener...

Joe's Crab Shack Introduces New Menu and Beverages

HOUSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — Just in time for summer, Joe's Crab Shack unveils its new craveable menu and festive beverage selections to customers at its 117 restaurants nationwide. Matthew Dunn, Joe's Crab Shack Executive Chef and Director of Culinary, mixes in some "turf" with the...

Chef David Dearstyne Joins Bentwater

HOUSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — Chef David Dearstyne has assumed the duties of Executive Chef at Bentwater; a gated, golf course community just north of Houston. Following his graduation from the Culinary Institute of America, David began his career at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida...

Despite Gelato's Popularity Overseas, Its Intense, Fresh Taste Still a Well-Kept Secret in United States Says New Survey

CONCORD, N.C., May 20 PRNewswire — Italians have indulged in the rich, intense taste of gelato for centuries, yet one in two Americans haven't even heard of the creamy frozen dessert, according to a new poll of 1,000 adults nationwide. Gelato Master Wants to Turn on Americans to...

For Gastronomy as A World Heritage of Humanity: The Grands Chefs Relais & Chateaux from Across the Globe Launch the Seville Appeal

SEVILLE, Spain, May 20 PRNewswire — For Jaume Tapies, International President of Relais & Chateaux, "The added value of Relais & Chateaux lies in its ability to bring together the best chefs of all nationalities, well beyond their own boundaries, when it comes to supporting...

U.S. Military Veteran Opens Store Under Little Caesars Veterans Program

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio, May 20 PRNewswire — Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today celebrates the grand opening of another store to open under the Little Caesars Veterans Program, as former Army Specialist Michael Slater opens his doors for business at 4774 Mahoning Ave. in Austintown, Ohio...

Carl's Jr. & Hardee's New Ad Campaign Brings Reality Television to Commercials

CARPENTERIA, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — After years of promoting the sit-down restaurant quality of its premium burgers, a new advertising campaign for Carl's Jr.(R) and Hardee's(R) takes that notion farther than it has ever been taken before. The fast-food burger chains' new...

Salad Creations Combats Portion Distortion with Sensible Sizing(TM) Menu Launch

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire — Salad Creations, recently named the number one salad franchise in Entrepreneur magazine's "2008 Franchise 500", announced today the launch of its Sensible Sizing TM menu. The antithesis of super sizing, Sensible Sizing meets guests' growing...

Luxury Hotel Company Auberge Resorts Opens the Beach House Restaurant on St. Kitts

TURTLE BEACH, St. Kitts, May 20 PRNewswire — Tucked under swaying palms on the white sand of St. Kitts' Turtle Beach, the Beach House restaurant, the newest project from luxury hotel developer and operator Auberge Resorts , with several others currently in development. While Auberge...

Dunkin' Donuts Opens Grand Rapids, MI for Franchise Sales

CANTON, Mass., May 20 PRNewswire — Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest coffee and bakery quick-service restaurant chain, is in the midst of a national expansion to increase its franchise locations in the U.S. Fueling this growth is today's announcement that Grand Rapids, MI is now...

Dunkin' Donuts Opens State of Alabama for Franchise Sales; Plans to Develop 142+ New Restaurants Throughout the State

Presidential Candidate Senator John McCain Talks Policy at the 2008 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

Restaurateurs hear about the economy, taxes, regulation and the federal budget CHICAGO, May 19 PRNewswire-USNewswire — U.S. Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican Party nominee for president, today addressed a packed ballroom of restaurant and foodservice professionals attending...

Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Southern California and Sea World(R) Adventure Parks Make a Splash This Summer for Children Throughout the Southland

PASADENA, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire — This summer, McDonald's partners with Sea World(R) Adventure Parks in an effort to raise funds for children through the Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Southern California (RMHCSC). Between May 19th and June 23rd, customers who visit...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Grill Daddy/

In the news release, Grill Daddy and Grill Daddy Pro: BBQ's Newest, Eco Friendly Best Friends Solving Life's Dirty Little Problems!, issued earlier today by Grill Daddy over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Summer's Must Have Grill Cleaning Tools: The Grill...

Ground Zero Blues Club Opens in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 19 PRNewswire — Morgan Freeman is helping showcase authentic Delta blues with the opening of Ground Zero Blues Club in downtown Memphis. The club, co-owned by the Academy Award-winning actor and Delta resident, carries on the mission of the famed Ground Zero Blues...

National Restaurant Association Launches Conserve Initiative to Educate and Inspire Restaurants to 'Go Green'

Web site to feature educational resources and tools, tips and success stories to increase environmental efforts in the restaurant industry CHICAGO, May 19 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The National Restaurant Association today is launching "Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability," an...

PepsiCo Foodservice Partners With Green Restaurant Association to Bring Environmentally Sustainable Practices to its Customers

PURCHASE, N.Y., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — PepsiCo Foodservice has entered into a strategic partnership with the not-for-profit Green Restaurant Association. The GRA will work with PepsiCo Foodservice to assist customers with becoming more environmentally sustainable. Founded in...

Darden Restaurants Announces 2008 William B. Darden Distinguished Supplier Award Winners

ORLANDO, Fla., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Darden Restaurants, Inc. today announced the recipients of its annual William B. Darden Distinguished Supplier Awards. Named for the company's late founder, the awards recognize a select group of Darden's 1,500-plus suppliers from around...

Chick-fil-A Plans Menu Enhancements to Sustain 40-year Sales Streak

ATLANTA, May 19 PRNewswire — Coming off a record sales year, Chick-fil-A(R) is refusing to rest on its laurels in 2008. The Atlanta-based chain, which in 2007 generated record sales of $2.64 billion and celebrated its 40th consecutive year of positive sales, is making significant...

Donald Trump's Namesake Restaurant, DJT, Opens at Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, May 19 PRNewswire — Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas 476-7358. About Trump Hotel Collection Launched in October 2007, Trump Hotel Collection is the next generation of luxury hospitality — one that is raising the bar on the top-tier travel experience with...

Darling International Announces Executive Stock Sale

IRVING, Texas, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Darling International Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced that Randall C. Stuewe, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has sold 263,849 shares of Darling common stock representing less than 25% of his holdings. In connection with this...

New Taste of the Upper West Side Brings Top Chefs for a Good Cause

NEW YORK, May 16 PRNewswire — On Saturday, May 31, 2008, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 24 celebrated chefs, all with Upper West Side restaurants, will gather under a tent along Columbus Avenue between 76th & 77th Streets, for New Taste of the Upper West Side, the debut culinary fundraising...

L2O: The Elements of Dining

CHICAGO, May 16 PRNewswire — Chef Laurent Gras and Richard Melman, Chairman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises(R), have teamed up to open L2O (pronounced el-two-oh), a modern seafood restaurant in an historic building in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago. L2O breathes new...

Video: Buzztime to Demonstrate New Customizable Game Screens at National Restaurant Association Trade Show

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Buzztime (Amex: NTN), a multi-point social interactive entertainment company, announces the addition of customizable screens to its popular interactive game network. Buzztime will demonstrate the new technology at the 2008 National...

Chili's Smokehouse Bacon Burger Showdown is a Brees

DALLAS, May 15 PRNewswire — "He's at the 10, the five ... he could go all the way!" Drew Brees, quarterback of the New Orleans Saints scored in the Chili's Grill & Bar(R) Smokehouse Bacon Burger Showdown, earning him $10,000 for his charity, The Drew Brees Foundation. "It was such...

Lord and Taylor Enters Agreement With Sarabeth's Kitchen

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — Lord and Taylor announces today it has entered into an agreement with Sarabeth's Kitchen to operate its restaurants. Over the next 24 months, all restaurants at Lord and Taylor stores will convert to "Sarabeth's" restaurants. A grand opening is slated for...

American Pool Champion Earl 'The Pearl' Strickland to Perform in Wilmington, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C., May 15 PRNewswire — The Orton Pool Room presents Earl "The Pearl" Strickland to perform in a trick shot show and host the 2008 Orton Mosconi Cup here on Saturday, May 17, 2008, starting at noon. Earl was recently admitted to the Billiard Congress of America Hall of...

SBE Entertainment Selects Shift4 for Payment Processing

LAS VEGAS, May 15 PRNewswire — Los Angeles' luxury hospitality leader, SBE Entertainment, signed an agreement with Shift4 Corporation, a supplier of secure payment processing services, to integrate Shift4's DOLLARS ON THE NET(R) web-based payment gateway. This contract provides SBE...

Red Lobster Honored With Prestigious MenuMasters Award

ORLANDO, Fla., May 15 PRNewswire — Red Lobster today announced it has won a MenuMasters award for Best Menu/Line Extension for the company's new Today's Fresh Fish initiative. The annual MenuMasters award, given by Nation's Restaurant News, recognizes the visionary and creative...

Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. Enters Into $20 Million Credit Facility With Pacific Western Bank

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBO) today announced that it entered into a $20 million credit facility with Pacific Western Bank. The facility includes a $5 million revolving line of credit and a $15 million non-revolving line...

Foie Gras Prohibition Repealed! Consumers Win!

"Duckeasies" no longer to serve dinner delicacy in secret WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today in a stunning yet welcome reversal of an ordinance that had made the Windy City a national laughingstock, Chicago's City Council voted 37-6 to repeal a two-year-old ban on the sale...

The Steak n Shake Company Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results

INDIANAPOLIS, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS) today announced its results for the fiscal 2008 second quarter ended April 9, 2008. Selected results from the fiscal second quarter 2008: — Total revenues of $190.5 million compared to $202.2 million...

Restaurant and Bar Industry Connects With Customers via Mobile Marketing Campaigns Through TextMe(R) for Business

CHICAGO, May 14 PRNewswire — The latest marketing trend in the restaurant and bar industry revolves around what's on the screen, not what's on the plate or in the glass. Restaurants and bars are enhancing their customers' overall dining experience with mobile marketing campaigns...

Flanigan's Announces Earnings

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC., owners and operators of the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and "Big Daddy's" retail liquor stores, announced results for the 13 weeks and the 26 weeks ended March 29, 2008. The table...

Hardee's(R) to Offer Its Most Decadent Burger Yet

ST. LOUIS, May 14 PRNewswire — Flying in the face of conventional thinking yet again, today Hardee's(R) announced that it is thumbing its nose at the current value menu movement by rolling out the ultimate premium burger, the Prime Rib Thickburger(R). The new Thickburger marks the...

International Food Product Group, Inc. Changes Corporate Name and Forms Three New Subsidiaries

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — International Food Products Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IFDG) chairman/CEO Mr. Richard Damion today announced that the corporate name will be changed to Advanced Technologies and Products Group, Inc. This along with the...

Bravo! Development Inc. Deploys Unified Threat Management Technology to Enhance Security at Its Restaurants

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 PRNewswire — Bravo! Development Inc., owners of BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and BON VIE Bistro, have deployed Trustwave's Unified Threat Management (UTM) information security appliance at 71 locations throughout the United States. Trustwave, the...

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Celebrates 25 Years with 'Kids Free' Promotion

DALLAS, May 14 PRNewswire — Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament today announced that North America's most popular dinner attraction will offer its first nationwide "Kids Free" ticket promotion to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The special promotion, which encompasses the company's...

Hit the Road this Summer with Cracker Barrel and the Greatest Family Road Trip(TM) Game!

LEBANON, Tenn., May 14 PRNewswire — With warmer months upon us, families are packing up and hitting the road for their summer vacations. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(R) (Nasdaq: CBRL) is getting ready for a busy season itself. Kicking off on May 26th, the restaurant chain is...

McDonald's(R) Offers Chicken Options from Morning to Night with Launch of Southern Style Chicken Biscuit and Sandwich

ROSELAND, N.J., May 14 PRNewswire — Leading the way with a fresh take on chicken, McDonald's New York Tri-State Area restaurants are introducing two new products to its menu: Southern Style Chicken Biscuit, McDonald's first-ever chicken breakfast menu item, and the Southern Style...

Western Sizzlin Announces Completion of Exchange Offer for ITEX Corporation

ROANOKE, Va., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Western Sizzlin Corporation (Nasdaq: WEST) announced today that it has completed its exchange offer for shares of ITEX Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ITEX). The exchange offer expired, as scheduled, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on...

Rosinter Restaurants Holding Announces its Financial Results for the Full Year Ended December 31 2007

MOSCOW, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — OJSC Rosinter Restaurants Holding (Rosinter), the leading Casual Dining Restaurants Chain in Russia and CIS (RTS ticker: ROST), announced today its financial results for the full year ended December 31 2007, prepared in accordance with IFRS. The...

Noble Roman's, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings

INDIANAPOLIS, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NROM), the Indianapolis based franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, today announced earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the quarter the company reported...

Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBO) today announced financial results for the 13-week first quarter ended March 30, 2008. First Quarter Results — Revenues rose 2.9% to $42.2 million from $41.0 million for the 13-week...

Statement from Dave & Buster's

DALLAS, May 13 PRNewswire — Dave & Buster's has learned that the United States Department of Justice has charged and will prosecute the individuals responsible for the theft of credit and debit card numbers from 11 of our locations. These thefts occurred on an intermittent basis...

Swisher Offers Free Online Foodservice Training

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13 PRNewswire — Swisher Hygiene, the industry's leading provider of commercial cleaning and hygiene solutions, announced today that it is introducing its newly developed WorkingSafer.com online training environment at the National Restaurant Association show in...

Martha Stewart and Mario Batali Sit Down 'At Martha's Table' on Martha Stewart Living Radio Exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that it will broadcast an exclusive live conversation between Martha Stewart and Mario Batali on At Martha's Table, a one-on-one interview series on Martha Stewart Living Radio. The series...

Wines of Germany and the European Union Present Destination Riesling: Riesling & Co. 2008 Tasting Events

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire — Wines of Germany and the European Union have embarked on a nationwide tour to showcase Riesling and other fine wines from Germany as well as Riesling from Alsace and Austria. The Destination Riesling: Riesling & Co. 2008 Tour commenced in San...

R.D. Olson Development Completes Sale of Two California Hotels

IRVINE, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — R.D. Olson Development has sold two of its Southern California hotels — one inspired by Hollywood, the other by Southland beach culture — to Apple REIT 8 for $80 million. Irvine-based R.D. Olson last year completed development of both...

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Honored as One of 'Best Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth' for Third Consecutive Year

CARROLLTON, Texas, May 13 PRNewswire — For the third consecutive year, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, parent of T.G.I. Friday's restaurants , was honored by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the Top Ten Large Businesses in its Best Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth issue, which...

Quality Restaurant Ventures in Final Preparations for Licensing New Caffe Porta Via Concept - Area Developer Network Planned to Expand Operations Beyond Central Florida

HEATHROW, Fla., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Quality Restaurant Ventures Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: QRVS) today released further information concerning its business and operational plans for its new quick serve food brand, Caffe Porta Via. The preliminary business plan calls for QRVS to...

Baskin-Robbins Opens Houston for Franchise Sales; Plans More Than 100 New Stores

CANTON, Mass., May 13 PRNewswire — Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite neighborhood ice cream shop, is rapidly expanding its Texas footprint with today's announcement that Houston is now open for franchise sales. More than 100 new stores are projected over the next several years...

Dunkin' Donuts Keeps America Running With Second Annual Free Iced Coffee Day On May 15

CANTON, Mass., May 13 PRNewswire — On May 15, busy people who keep America running can keep cool for free. Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest coffee and baked goods chain, will host its second, nationwide Free Iced Coffee Day. This year, Dunkin' Donuts expects to serve nearly four...

Sbarro, Inc. to Host Conference Call on May 15, 2008 to Discuss Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended March 30, 2008

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 13 PRNewswire — Sbarro, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it issued a press release today on its Results of Operations for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008 and has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. There are two...

Sbarro, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended March 30, 2008

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 13 PRNewswire — Sbarro, Inc. (the "Company") announced today results of operations for the quarter ended March 30, 2008. The Company's detailed results are included in its Report on Form 10-Q, which was filed with the SEC on May 12, 2008. First Quarter Financial...

Pacific Natural Energy Creates a Step Up for the Little Guy: The BioBox Mini

LOS ANGELES, May 13 PRNewswire — While biodiesel technology is gaining popularity with oil conglomerates and national restaurant chains, many smaller companies still find mid-scale biodiesel production out of their reach. For those who are serious about entering the industry, but don't...

Omni Parker House Celebrates $30 Million Restoration and Renovation

BOSTON, May 13 PRNewswire — The luxurious Omni Parker House celebrates the completion of a $30 million restoration and renovation project, making it the perfect blend of modern elements and historic charm. While preserving the timeless beauty that has made the Omni Parker House a...

Martini Alert - Inventor's O2 SPARKLING VODKA Comes to U.S. from England

LONDON, May 13 PRNewswire — As the head bartender at the famed New York restaurant One if by Land, Two if by Sea, Mike Lombardozzi knows a thing or two about martinis. But even he was surprised when he replaced the premium vodka in his specially created Pomegranate martini with O2...

New! Online Bookings for Dutch Restaurants Now Possible

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 13 PRNewswire — Iens Independent Index have teamed up to offer diners the possibility of making online bookings at Dutch restaurants. Diners can go to Iens.nl to view restaurant evaluations written by other diners of the restaurant. On the same page, with...

'Going Green' Is Big at This Year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

Restaurant operators will find products, information, contacts and solutions on how to implement practices that are both eco-friendly and business-smart CHICAGO, May 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — "Going green" is not a trend, it's a smart new way of doing business. In addition to being...

Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

TAMPA, Fla., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SHLL) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 30, 2008. Key metrics for the first quarter of 2008, compared to the first quarter of 2007: — Revenues decreased...

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. ('LNY'/NYSE) Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

HOUSTON, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Landry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY) (the "Company"), today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008, totaled $294.8 million, as compared to...

McDonald's(R) New York Tri-State Area Restaurants Launch New Southern Style Menu Additions With the Help of Special Guest Sandra Lee

ROSELAND, N.J., May 9 PRNewswire — Along with the help of special guest and Food Network Emmy-nominated television star, Sandra Lee, McDonald's New York Tri-State Area restaurants are holding an exclusive tasting of their latest menu additions: Southern Style Chicken Biscuit, Southern...

Say Hello to 'BOB' - San Francisco Restaurateur Opens BEST-O-BURGER

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 PRNewswire — Renowned restaurateur Stephen Weber has opened the first BEST-O-BURGER (BOB for short) gourmet mini-burger franchise at 89 Belden Place in San Francisco. "BOB is a fun idea, a small indulgence, a great taste with very little guilt," said Weber. "Its...

'Speed Racer' Zips Into McDonald's(R) for the Newest Happy Meal(R) Toy Collection

CHICAGO, May 9 PRNewswire — Beginning today and through June 5, young guests at McDonald's can bring home the excitement of the new, live-action "Speed Racer" movie with their Happy Meals. Inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' "Speed Racer," opening...

Darling International Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

IRVING, Texas, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Darling International Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today reported record first quarter net income of $21.5 million, or $0.26 per share, for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008. Sales and results of operations of the first quarter as compared to the...

Carvel Ice Cream Enters the World of Mobile Marketing With the Arctic Summer Sweepstakes

ATLANTA, May 8 PRNewswire — You've read his blog on MySpace, you've asked to be his friend on Facebook, he sends you emails from his own personal email address, and now all you have to do is text his name to 78247 and because you are BFFs he will totally text you back. The nation's...

Zebu Forno Introduces New Menu Design

RED BANK, N.J., May 8 PRNewswire — Zebu Forno, the European-style bakery and cafe, has introduced a newly-designed menu that incorporates elements of the chain's eclectic store design and graphics, along with recently introduced menu items. "Our new menu brings together the design...

SaltWorks, Inc. on Track for Record Sales in 2008

WOODINVILLE, Wash., May 8 PRNewswire — Leading gourmet sea salt company SaltWorks, Inc. . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE SaltWorks, Inc.

Celebrity Chefs and America's Restaurants Cook for the Cure This Mother's Day

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 8 PRNewswire — A woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes, but finding breast cancer at an early stage greatly improves the chances of successful treatment. In honor of the most important woman in all our lives, our...

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. ('LNY'/NYSE) Announces First Quarter 2008 Results Release Date and Conference Call

HOUSTON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In conjunction with Landry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY) 1st Quarter 2008 results, which will be released before the market opens on Friday, May 9, 2008, interested parties are invited to listen to a conference call with management at 12:00 PM...

Famous Famiglia Extends Partnership With the New York Yankees

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 7 PRNewswire — Famous Famiglia extends its partnership with the New York Yankees organization through the 2015 season. Famous Famiglia has been the "Official Pizza of the New York Yankees" since 2003 and is proud to continue this very coveted affiliation and...

Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. to Present at Avondale Partners, LLC's Consumer Conference

CHICAGO, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) today announced that it will present at the Avondale Partners, LLC's Consumer Conference being held on May 20th, 2008 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York, NY. The presentation will begin at 2:05 pm...

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation to Host Conference Call Announcing Second Quarter Results

BOSTON, May 7 PRNewswire — Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation, operator and franchisor of Uno Chicago Grill restaurants, will host a conference call for interested investors, analysts and portfolio managers on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM (EDT) to discuss second quarter fiscal year...

Cobblers Cove, Barbados, Appoints Randall Wilkie as New General Manager

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 7 PRNewswire — Widely-renowned Caribbean hotelier, Randall Wilkie, has recently been appointed General Manager of Cobblers Cove, Barbados, one of the leading hotels in the West Indies. Wilkie, who graduated in Hotel Management at London's Westminster College...

Award Winning Smoking Alternatives to Be Featured at 'Cigar Night' at Twin Cities' Nightspot

MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 PRNewswire — Ruyan America, Inc., Minneapolis, announced today that it will be previewing its award-winning and ground-breaking smoking substitutes on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Neisen's Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage, Minn., from 6:00 pm to 9:00...

T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Wins Platinum Hermes Creative Award for Right Portion, Right Price PR Campaign

CARROLLTON, Texas, May 7 PRNewswire — T.G.I. Friday's(R) restaurants was recently honored by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) with a Platinum Hermes Creative Award for its Right Portion, Right Price public relations campaign. "Friday's is extremely...

Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results Conference Call

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBO) (Rubio's) will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss first quarter, 2008 results. The company will release earnings at the close of market...

Restaurants Hungry for Data-Rich Expansion Strategy

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 7 PRNewswire — A rapidly growing trend in the restaurant industry is using consumer buying and dining data, provided by Buxton's Real Estate Solutions, to select sites for expansion. Identifying and profiling customers so that sites with the highest...

Olive Garden Announces Winners in Pasta Tales Essay Contest

ORLANDO, Fla., May 7 PRNewswire — Michelle Fauber's favorite family activity is the time she spends gathering with her father, stepmother and younger sister to watch home videos of her late mother. Fauber's moving description of why this is special to her was chosen by judges as the...

With Golf, Shipwrecks, Pizza and Remote IT Services, CM Communications Builds Its Diverse Consumer Account Roster

BOSTON, May 7 PRNewswire — Boston-based, marketing and public relations agency CM Communications furthers its position as a leader in consumer public relations and marketing with the addition of four new clients: The Ocean Edge Resort and Club, Cape Cod's largest resort; The Nantucket...

Chez Roux at La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa

HOUSTON, May 7 PRNewswire — Ronnie Ben-Zur, owner of the new La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa, has signed one of the world's most acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs to create a signature, fine-dining restaurant on the grounds of the Lake Conroe retreat. Chef Albert Roux, named...

The Steak n Shake Company Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

INDIANAPOLIS, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS) today announced that the Company will release its fiscal second quarter 2008 results after the market close on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, to be followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The...

The Steak n Shake Company Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

SafetyTies' Success Prompts Product Options Expansion

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., May 7 PRNewswire — As everyone knows, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And that's exactly why healthcare providers are raving about SafetyTies, antimicrobial neckties that reduce the spread of infectious diseases and food-borne illness. In fact...

bd's Mongolian Grill Acquired by New Owners with Aggressive Growth Plans

FERNDALE, Mich., May 7 PRNewswire — On Friday, May 2nd, 2008, Kinderhook Industries, LLC a private equity firm based in New York City announced it has again partnered with restaurant industry veterans Rodger Head and Clyde Culp to acquire privately owned bd's Mongolian Grill based in...

McDonald's(R) Offers Chicken Options from Morning to Night with Launch of Southern Style Chicken Biscuit and Sandwich

PHILADELPHIA, May 7 PRNewswire — McDonald's(R) Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region, Inc. is hoping to change the way its customers think about chicken by introducing two new products to its menu: the Southern Style Chicken Biscuit, McDonald's first-ever chicken breakfast menu...

Mendocino Inn Offers 'Economic Stimulus Package'

MENDOCINO, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — As the White House, Congress and presidential candidates Clinton, McCain and Obama debate ways to provide relief to debt-burdened consumers faced with $4 gas prices, a historic inn on California's rural north coast is already delivering economic...

Cafe57 Sees New Growth in Farmer's Market

NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire — Cafe57, the 340-seat corporate cafe located in the Hearst Tower (www.hearst.com ) is taking "local" to the next level with the reintroduction of its annual Farmer's Market, scheduled to make an early debut this year in May. This season, the "Green Market...

Moe's Gives 'Freshness' a New Meaning with the Southwestern Cobb Salad

ATLANTA, May 6 PRNewswire — The Homewrecker burrito and the John Coctostan quesadilla have some serious competition this summer as the Southwestern Cobb Salad joins the Moe's Southwest Grill(R) menu for a limited time. Moe's(R), the fast growing fast-casual concept known for its fresh...

McDonald's(R) Anticipates 8 Million Southern Style Chicken Biscuits and Sandwiches Will Be Given Away During Nationwide Sampling Event on May 15

CHICAGO, May 6 PRNewswire — McDonald's will offer customers and chicken lovers alike the opportunity to try its new Southern Style Chicken Biscuit and Sandwich during a nationwide sampling event at its 14,000 U.S. restaurants on Thursday, May 15. Customers can try the Southern Style...

Moe's Southwest Grill(R) Names Paul Damico as Brand President

ATLANTA, May 6 PRNewswire — FOCUS Brands(R) announced today that Paul Damico has been named brand president of Moe's Southwest Grill(R), the fast growing fast-casual restaurant best known for its flavorful Southwestern fare served in a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. Since acquiring...

Purchasing Solutions LLC Names New President

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., May 6 PRNewswire — Purchasing Solutions LLC announced John M. Denning, Jr. as its new president and chief executive officer. "Mr. Denning's addition is reflective of Purchasing Solutions' commitment to build and maintain a strong and dynamic management team. He...

80% of Customers Eat Out Less Due to Food Allergies and Celiac / Coeliac Disease Impacting Quality of Life

CHICAGO, May 6 PRNewswire — Over 2,700 consumers and businesses from 35 countries participated in the new three-dimensional research study — Understanding Gluten and Allergen-Free Experiences of Guests & Hospitality Worldwide. The international findings deliver an innovative...

Darling International Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

IRVING, Texas, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Darling International Inc. (NYSE: DAR) will hold a conference call and webcast on Friday, May 9, 2008 to discuss the Company's first quarter 2008 financial results. The teleconference will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will be hosted...

Domino's 'Delivering the Dream' Program Opens Doors for Minority Franchisees

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Al Daniels is not your typical business owner. He is a military veteran, a philanthropist and someone who is eager to give back to his community. Daniels is a prime example of franchisees that Domino's Pizza is looking to recruit as part...

UPDATED INFORMATION: Beloved Neighborhood Restaurant Isabella's Celebrates 20 Years

B.R. Guest Property Reinvents The Upper 'West Side Story' With Classic Dishes and Cocktails NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Beginning this week, Upper West Side institution Isabella's celebrates its 20th birthday with special "throwback" dishes from their original menus. Withstanding...

T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Make 'Right Portion, Right Price' Permanent Part of Menu

CARROLLTON, Texas, May 5 PRNewswire — T.G.I. Friday's(R) restaurants, which shocked the restaurant industry over a year ago by introducing smaller portions at lower prices, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its wildly successful "Right Portion, Right Price" menu by...

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues Virginia Expansion with Opening of Manassas Restaurant

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will open its 16th Virginia restaurant in Manassas, located at 9945 Sowder Village Square, off Route 28 near the new Super Target, on Monday, May 19, at 11 a.m. Red Robin serves...

Five Thousand Free Hot Dogs! Las Vegas Money Show

DANBURY, Conn., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs & Grille, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FDOG) will exhibit at the Las Vegas Money Show, May 12, 13 and 14th. Focused on presenting opportunities to investors, the show is Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Hall and...

Hard Rock International Delivers Unprecedented Access to Historic Collection Of Rock 'N' Roll Memorabilia On-Line

ORLANDO, Fla., May 5 PRNewswire — With the launch of Hard Rock's historic new memorabilia website, http://memorabilia.hardrock.com, the greatest collection of music artifacts is now available to millions of fans worldwide at the click of a mouse. Leveraging Microsoft's revolutionary new...

Zehnder's of Frankenmuth is the Tops

FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 5 PRNewswire — Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, the 1,500 seat family restaurant located in Frankenmuth, Mich., served more guests in 2007 than any other independent restaurant in the country. According to Restaurant & Institutions, a restaurant trade publication...

Taco Bueno Serves Up Fresh Savings With Cellfire

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5 PRNewswire — Cellfire Inc. today announced the expansion of its mobile discount offers with Taco Bueno. Following a successful mobile coupon test with 80 stores in Dallas, Cellfire mobile coupons will now be accepted at all participating Taco Bueno locations...

TCBY Celebrates Mother's Day With Free Frozen Yogurt

SALT LAKE CITY, May 5 PRNewswire — In honor of deserving moms everywhere, TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, will be celebrating Mother's Day 2008 by giving away free small cups or cones to moms nationwide! Mom knows best, so Mother's Day will kick start a summer of healthy indulgence...

Quality Restaurant Ventures Announces Caffe Porta Via as Newest Quick Serve Food Concept - First Contract Will Open Two Units This Summer

HEATHROW, Fla., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Quality Restaurant Ventures Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: QRVS) today announced the name of its new quick serve food brand. Caffe Porta Via is QRVS's latest food concept designed to operate as free-standing kiosks in large commercial complexes and...

Boston Market Joins Rubicon Team as Sponsor for Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS, May 3 PRNewswire — Boston Market CEO Rick Arras and Rubicon Race Team owners Jason Priestley and Jim Freudenberg announced today that Boston Market has joined the Rubicon Race Team as a major associate sponsor for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2008. As part of...

Bashas' Makes A Less-Than-One-Percent Reduction In Its Administrative Workforce Due To Challenging Economy

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 2 PRNewswire — Citing a combination of uncontrollable factors — including a downturn in the economy, and the rising cost of food, energy, fuel and healthcare, Bashas' today made a less-than-one-percent reduction of its administrative workforce. "It's a...

HB Boys, L.C. Agrees to Deploy SICOM Technologies to All of Their 54 BURGER KING(R) Restaurants

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., May 2 PRNewswire — SICOM Systems, a leading provider of technology to the global QSR industry, announces that HB Boys, L.C., a BURGER KING(R) Franchisee operating 54 restaurants in Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and Idaho, has selected SICOM Systems to rollout in all of their...

Beloved Neighborhood Restaurant Isabella's Celebrates 20 Years

NEW YORK, May 2 PRNewswire — Upper West Side institution Isabella's celebrates its 20th birthday on Sunday, May 4th with special "throwback" dishes from their original menus and complimentary cake for all. Withstanding the changing landscape of the neighborhood dining scene, Isabella's...

Original Buddha Bar Denies Affiliation With Buddha Bar NYC

PARIS, May 2 PRNewswire — In response to a class action lawsuit filed by employees against the Buddha-Bar NYC and alleging numerous unlawful pay practices, the owners of the original Buddha Bar in Paris, Dubai, Beirut, Sao Paolo, London and Cairo deny any affiliation with the Buddha-Bar...

Celebrate Your Heroes with Customer Designed Dunkin' Donuts Cards for Mother's and Father's Day

CANTON, Mass., May 2 PRNewswire — This Mother's Day and Father's Day, Dunkin' Donuts is making it easy to honor not just your parents, but also the local heroes who make a difference in our communities every day. Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest coffee and baked goods chain, today...

COPIA to Open Bistro and Wine Bar Featuring Largest Tasting Room on West Coast

NAPA, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire — COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food, & the Arts unveiled plans today to open a wine bar that will feature the largest by-the-glass wine-tasting room on the West Coast as well as a casual dining bistro. The creation of the new wine bar and...

Sneak Peek: City Winery

NEW YORK, May 1 PRNewswire — This fall, New York wine lovers can enjoy the art of winemaking in their own backyard — literally — with the opening of City Winery (143 Varick Street) in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood. Thanks to founder and CEO, Michael Dorf, oenophiles can...

Saladworks Inks Agreement With Multi-Unit Developer For Boston Debut

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 1 PRNewswire — Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad chain announced today it has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in Boston, MA. This will be the first foray for the quick casual restaurant leader in...

Come to Maggiano's Little Italy(R) to 'Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish(R)'

DALLAS, May 1 PRNewswire — Starting today, Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants nationwide are offering select menu items to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R), a non-profit organization that makes dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Now through May...

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues Georgia Expansion With Opening of Cumming Restaurant

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will open its fifth Georgia restaurant in Cumming, located at 370 Peachtree Parkway, off of Exit 13 on Highway 400 at the new Avenues Shopping Plaza, on Monday, May 12, at 11 a.m. Red...

Clayhouse Sauvignon Blanc Wins 14th Annual Oyster Award

PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire — Clayhouse Wines of Paso Robles, California, was the only Central Coast winery among 12 winners of the 14th Annual Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition, the annual event designed to find the best West Coast wines for oysters. The Clayhouse 2006...

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Announces Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America

DUBLIN, Ohio, May 1 PRNewswire — It's the list that prompted policy change. After the first Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America list debuted in 2007, more than 50 organizations nationwide established or enhanced adoption benefits for 2008. Overall, employers who made the top...

Scott Windle, AIA, Joins Cubellis as Principal, National Restaurant Business Unit Leader

DALLAS, May 1 PRNewswire — Cubellis, a national, architecture, interior design and engineering services firm, is pleased to announce that Scott Windle, AIA, has joined the firm as Principal, National Restaurant Business Unit Leader. In this capacity, he will add senior leadership to...

Newest Concentrics Restaurant, PARISH: Foods & Goods, Opens in Atlanta's Inman Park

ATLANTA, May 1 PRNewswire — Concentrics Restaurants' (www.concentricrestaurants.com) Bob Amick and Todd Rushing launched PARISH: Foods & Goods yesterday, April 30th, in Atlanta's Inman Park neighborhood. A New Orleans inspired, bi-level restaurant and market concept located in a...

Buzztime Launches Enhancements to Its Interactive Entertainment Product

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NTN Buzztime, Inc. (Amex: NTN), a multi-point social interactive entertainment company, today announced upgrades to its existing entertainment network strengthening its leadership position in 'narrowcast' network advertising, also known...

Boston Market Campaigns for Mother's Month

GOLDEN, Colo., May 1 PRNewswire — You may be on the fence with the November presidential elections, but this May, one party is the clear choice: The Moms Party. Boston Market announced today that the company is putting its weight behind The Moms Party — a party with universal...

Hardee's(R) Sells 59 Restaurants as Part of Ongoing Strategic Refranchising

CARPINTERIA, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/— CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today the sale of 59 restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program that was originally announced in April, 2007. To date, the Company has sold 195 restaurants to franchisees...

Dine with Firefighters and Support the Santa Clara Firefighters' Foundation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Enjoy an evening of food and fun with the Santa Clara Firefighters at the Red Robin "Tip-A-Firefighter Event". Santa Clara Firefighters and the Rivermark Moms' Club have partnered with the Red Robin Restaurant at Rivermark in Santa...

Western Sizzlin Corporation Extends Exchange Offer for ITEX Corporation to May 13, 2008

ROANOKE, Va., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Western Sizzlin Corporation (Nasdaq: WEST) announced today that it has extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for up to 2,700,000 shares of ITEX Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ITEX). The offer, which was scheduled to expire at...

Kendall-Jackson Winery Hosts 12th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire — WHAT: Kendall-Jackson Winery 12th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival Benefiting: The School Garden Network WHEN: Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton, CA 95439 Fulton Road exit...

Tim Hortons Inc. Board Declares Quarterly Dividend Payment of $0.09 per share

OAKVILLE, ON, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE:THI, TSX: THI) today announced the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on June 13th, 2008 to shareholders of record as of May 30th, 2008. The Company's current...

Tim Hortons Inc. announces changes to strengthen and streamline executive management structure

OAKVILLE, ON, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE: THI, TSX: THI) today announced key changes in accountabilities within its senior executive structure. Executives within the newly announced structure report directly to Don Schroeder, President and CEO, and the appointments...

Tim Hortons Inc. Announces 2008 First Quarter Results

OAKVILLE, ON, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE:THI, TSX: THI) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. Systemwide sales(1), which includes sales from Company-operated and Franchise restaurants, grew 7.2% in the quarter. Same-store sales...

Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Results for First Quarter 2008

CHICAGO, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) today reported unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2008 first quarter. The three month period ended March 30, 2008 as compared to the three month period ended April 1, 2007 (13 weeks to 13 weeks...

Virgin Mobile USA and Burger King Corp. Offer Customers Hottest Ringtones From Warner Music Group

WARREN, N.J., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Virgin Mobile USA has teamed up with Burger King Corp. and Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) to bring music-loving customers more of the tones they want — at a price that will make mouths water. For a limited time, Virgin Mobile USA is...

Restaurant Industry Outlook Softens as the Restaurant Performance Index Declined in March

RPI stood below 100 for the fifth consecutive month WASHINGTON, April 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell sharply. The Association's...

Einstein Bros. Launches $3.99 Snack-Out Menu in Salt Lake City Market

LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Salt Lake City guests craving an afternoon snack will soon be able find a tasty selection of new menu items made with fresh ingredients at their local Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels restaurant. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: BAGL), the...

Buscemi's Continues Strong Growth in 1st Quarter of 2008

FRASER, Mich., April 30 PRNewswire — Buscemi's Inc., Metro Detroit's largest liquor store chain, has signed up 6 new franchises in the 1st quarter of 2008. The new Michigan stores slated to open are: Huntington Woods; on 11 Mile Road, West of Woodward Avenue, St Clair Shores; on...

Gate Gourmet and ARINC in Strategic Partnership for On-Board Sales Programs

RESTON, Va., April 30 PRNewswire — ARINC Incorporated and Gate Gourmet, a global leader in airline catering and onboard retail management, today said they will work together to market on-board sales programs for the world's airlines and passenger rail systems. Under a memorandum just...

The White Castle Slyder(R) - What You Crave for 87 Years!

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 PRNewswire — Even though Seymour, Wisconsin was deemed the "original" home of the hamburger in a 1992 contest sponsored by White Castle, Columbus, Ohio's White Castle System, Inc. has reserved the honor of being the official sponsor of National Hamburger Month...

CKE Restaurants, Inc. Reports Positive Period Three Blended Same-Store Sales

CARPINTERIA, Calif., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today period three same-store sales for the four weeks ended Apr. 21, 2008, for Carl's Jr.(R) and Hardee's(R). Brand Period 3 Year to Date FY 2009 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2008 Carl's Jr. +3.8...

Fletcher Martin Ad Helps Arby's Compete Against Value Menu

ATLANTA, April 30 PRNewswire — Fletcher Martin includes talking sandwiches in a clean white setting, with one sandwich mimicking the other. Currently in limited test markets, Fletcher Martin released the ad on YouTube and various industry web sites to positive response. YouTube user...

PEMCO's Super-Long-Coffee-Order Contest Names Newest Winners

SEATTLE, April 29 PRNewswire — PEMCO Insurance today announced the second round of winners from its "Super-Long Coffee Order" promotion with Tully's Coffee. The promotion encourages Tully's customers to nominate their preferred "super-long" coffee orders. PEMCO Insurance donates $1 to...

Panera Bread Reports First Quarter EPS of $0.41

ST. LOUIS, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Panera Bread Company (Nasdaq: PNRA) today reported net income for the first quarter ended March 25, 2008 of $12 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, which included the impact of a charge of $0.06 per diluted share resulting from the Company's...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Chinese Restaurant News/

In the news release, Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the USA, issued 29-Apr-2008 by Chinese Restaurant News over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that the fourth paragraph, first sentence, should read "official award ceremony in San Francisco, CA in early 2009." rather than "Las Vegas...

Lindsey Dann, LLC Makes Its Interior Design Debut

LOS ANGELES, April 29 PRNewswire — Lindsey Dann, a high-end residential interior design specialist, today announces the launch of Lindsey Dann, LLC. With over a decade of experience, Lindsey brings an original point of view combined with sophistication that reflects the goals of each of...

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Adds Eau Claire Restaurant

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will open the ninth Wisconsin Red Robin(R) restaurant in Eau Claire, located at 3005 Golf Road, north of I-94 at the corner of Golf Road and Highway 93, on Monday, May 5, at 11 a.m...

Continental Airlines International Restaurant Week Brings Together New Yorkers, World Cuisines

NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it will once again present exclusive offers at 12 of New York City's top Zagat-rated restaurants during Continental's International Restaurant Week from May 2 through May 11. The...

Domino's Pizza Appoints New Chief Financial Officer: Wendy A. Beck

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, announced today that Wendy A. Beck has joined its Leadership Council in the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Her appointment is a...

Krispy Kreme and Law Enforcement Officers Team Up Again for Special Olympics

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) and local law enforcement officers have united again this year for the annual Cops on Doughnut Shops program to benefit Special Olympics. This nationwide fundraising program will begin at 6:00...

Blendz Adds Vice President of Franchise Development to Executive Team

CAMPBELL, Calif., April 29 PRNewswire — Blendz, the quick-service restaurant where great-tasting, healthier food meets the speed and convenience of traditional fast food, today announced that Scott Mortier has been tapped to fill the newly-created position of vice president of franchise...

Domino's Pizza Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 23, 2008. Net income was up 68% versus the prior year, due primarily to recapitalization expenses...

Celebrity Friends of Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC(R)) Host a Special Day for Moms Staying at a Ronald McDonald House in Honor of Mother's Day

LOS ANGELES, April 29 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today, Celebrity Friends of RMHC Cindy Crawford, Dayanara Torres, June Ambrose, and Tamia are hosting a special Mother's Day event to salute moms staying at the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House(R) for all they do to support their families...

Relais & Chateaux Announces Wedding Registry

NEW YORK, April 28 PRNewswire — Relais & Chateaux, the exclusive collection of 475 of the world's finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries, has opened a wedding registry in its New York City Maison. Brides may register by calling toll-free 877-334-6464; guests may...

Lanza Group, LLC Announces Weeklong Schedule of Events Leading up to Fiesta Atlanta '08

ATLANTA, April 28 PRNewswire — Lanza Group, LLC, one of Atlanta's leading Hispanic market advertising and PR firms, today announced a weeklong schedule of events leading up to Fiesta Atlanta '08, an outdoor Cinco de Mayo festival celebrating Latino culture, music and food. Fiesta...

Men Are Crying Over the New Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich at Carl's Jr.(R)

CARPINTERIA, Calif., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — It's not everyday that chicken brings tears to grown men's eyes, but Carl's Jr.'s(R) new Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich does just that. With enough spice to challenge even a jalapeno-lover's taste buds, the Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich is...

Appellate Court Unanimously Affirms Lower Court's Decision Upholding Merchants NY Cigar Bar's Tobacco Bar Registration

NEW YORK, April 28 PRNewswire — Merchants NY Cigar Bar, the go-to smoke spot on New York's Upper East Side since 1997, triumphed in its five-year long legal battle when the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, in a unanimous decision dated March 27...

Darden Restaurants to Present at Lehman Brothers Eleventh Annual Retail Conference

ORLANDO, Fla., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) will be presenting at Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Retail Conference to be held in New York City, New York. There will be an on-line simulcast of the Company's presentation which begins at 2:30 pm...

Katie Lee Joel Offers Hearst a 'Taste' of Her New Cookbook

NEW YORK, April 28 PRNewswire — Cafe 57, managed by Restaurant Associates and located in the Hearst Tower ( www.hearst.com ) will host Katie Lee Joel as featured Guest Chef on Tuesday, April 29. She will be offering guests a taste — or two — from her anticipated new...

Boston Market Debuts Italian-Inspired Springtime Dishes

GOLDEN, Colo., April 28 PRNewswire — Just in time for warmer weather, Boston Market today announced their new "Spring Line" of menu items: Tuscan Herb Rotisserie Chicken, Four-Cheese Cavatappi, Garlic Spinach, and Classic Minestrone Soup. These dishes — inspired by robust...

Triplets Turning Four? Domino's Pizza(R) Says, 'Let's Celebrate More'

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is making birthday wishes come true! In honor of Domino's new 444 Deal, Domino's will give four sets of triplets turning four in April or May, 2008, $1,000 in...

Quality Restaurant Ventures Moving Three Brands Forward - Sobik's Claims Position as Orlando's Original Sub Chain

HEATHROW, Fla. April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Quality Restaurant Ventures Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: QRVS) announced today that it has initiated a broad based marketing program to support the company's Wing Way and Sobik's quick serve food brands. Additionally the Central Florida based...

Star Buffet, Inc. Files Form 10-K for FY 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Star Buffet, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRZ) today filed a Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its fiscal year ending January 28, 2008. Following are the highlights: Star Buffet, Inc. had revenues of $68.7 million and net...

NBTY to Webcast Presentation at Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NBTY, Inc. (NYSE: NTY) (www.NBTY.com), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced that it will web cast the presentation by Harvey Kamil, President and Chief Financial Officer of NBTY, At...

Kenwood Max & Erma's Getting a New Look

CINCINNATI, April 25 PRNewswire — An old neighborhood friend will soon be sporting a new look. The Max & Erma's restaurant in Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Rd., will close for an image enhancement at 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. When it reopens at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9, the restaurant...

Centerplate to Serve Leading Indianapolis Attractions

STAMFORD, Conn., April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Centerplate, Inc. (Amex: CVP; TSX: CVP.un), the Stamford, Connecticut-based entertainment hospitality company, announced today the acquisition of four food and beverage service contracts from Sun Capital, parent company of Crystal Food...

Custom Design Studio Is a Bright Idea for Lighting Fixture Design Projects!

JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 25 PRNewswire — Checkolite International Inc. announced today that it has launched a dedicated design department specifically to work with restaurants, lighting showrooms, interior designers and architects. The division, called Custom Lighting Studio, can...

Rachael Ray, With Special Guest President Bill Clinton, to Open 'One Night Only' Pop-Up Restaurant to Benefit Her Yum-o! Organization

NEW YORK, April 25 PRNewswire — On April 28th, Emmy nominated Rachael Ray, host of the hit CBS TV Distribution series "Rachael Ray" is giving a group of aspiring teenage chefs the biggest challenge of their lives: the chance to open their own restaurant, design the menu and prepare a...

Rosinter Restaurants Holding Notify on the Date of 2007 Audited Financial Results Announcement

MOSCOW, April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — OJSC Rosinter Restaurants Holding (Rosinter), the leading Casual Dining Restaurants Chain in Russia and CIS (RTS ticker: ROST), will announce on May 14, 2008 its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007. The results will be...

Buzztime Launches Two New Games

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NTN Buzztime, Inc. (Amex: NTN), a multi-point social interactive entertainment company, today announced the launch of two new interactive trivia games — "True, Half-True ... or a Total Lie" and "Odd Couples." These games are now...

Hard Rock's New Lil' Rockers Menu Shows Kids How to Help 'Save the Planet'

ORLANDO, Fla., April 24 PRNewswire — Since its founding in 1971, Hard Rock International has been committed to its "Save the Planet" motto, with the goal of making the earth a safer, healthier and better place to live. Continuing its mission, Hard Rock has partnered with the Arbor Day...

Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. to Issue Results for First Quarter 2008 on April 30, 2008; Conference Call Scheduled

CHICAGO, April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT), the world's largest operator of company-owned upscale steakhouses, will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 after the close of...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Wendy's International, Inc./

In the news release, Wendy's International, Inc. Announces 2008 First Quarter Results, issued earlier today by Wendy's International, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there is additional information that should be included after the Income and EPS Reconciliations...

Dunkin' Donuts Announces New Franchisees in Phoenix

CANTON, Mass., April 24 PRNewswire — Dunkin' Donuts, the number one retailer of hot regular coffee by the cup in America has, announced today the signing of three multi-unit store development agreements in Phoenix totaling 150 new restaurants. The new locations were purchased by...

Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Guides

LAS VEGAS, April 24 PRNewswire — Las Vegas may not be the first place you think of taking Mom for a Mother's Day getaway but this year there's one very good reason to do exactly that — Vegas Uncork'd, a Bon Appetit Epicurean Experience. This spectacular culinary entertainment...

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Sets Date for First Quarter 2008 Financial Results News Release and Conference Call

LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BAGL) today announced it will release its 2008 first quarter financial results after market close on May 7, 2008, and follow the release with a conference call and Webcast at 3 p.m. Mountain...

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for April 24

WASHINGTON, April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: THURSDAY, APRIL 24: SODA FOUNTAIN PATENTED Profile America — Thursday, April 24th. A device that became part of the social fabric of the nation for more than...

Crown Advisory Group Completes the Design and Development of New Bonefish Mac's Sports Grille

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., April 23 PRNewswire — The development services team for a dazzling new restaurant in this charming Florida community is more likely to be wearing boots than flip-flops. To Bonefish Mac's Sports Grille owner Jane McLaughlin, it made perfect sense to hire a...

Romano's Macaroni Grill(R) Thanks Guests 100,000 Times for Supporting the Fight Against Hunger

DALLAS, April 23 PRNewswire — Romano's Macaroni Grill and its guests have made a positive difference in the lives of many elderly, disabled and homebound Americans. On April 15, the Italian restaurant brand presented a check of more than $100,000 as a result of its dessert promotion...

Ball to Close Kent, Wash., Beverage Can Plant

BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) announced today that it will close its aluminum beverage can manufacturing plant in Kent, Wash., in the third quarter of 2008. A pretax charge of approximately $12 million ($7 million after-tax) will be...

Ball Corporation Declares Dividend; Shareholders Elect Board Members

BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ball Corporation's (NYSE: BLL) board of directors today declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per share, payable June 16, 2008, to shareholders of record on June 2, 2008. In addition, Ball's shareholders elected to the board Robert W...

'Rachael Ray' Lines Up Special Shows and V.I.P. Guests for May Sweep Including Rosie O'Donnell

NEW YORK, April 23 PRNewswire — This Spring, the Emmy Award-winning, hit syndicated daytime show, "Rachael Ray," is heating up with huge shows and even bigger V.I.P. guests including Rosie O'Donnell's first visit to Rach's kitchen, informative segments, quick and easy recipes and the...

The 5 Spot to Secede from City of Seattle and Some Lucky Sucker Wins a Trip to Key West

SEATTLE, April 23 PRNewswire — The 5 Spot, soon to be known as "The Coffee Pot Republic," will declare its independence from Seattle at 8:30pm on Wednesday, April 23rd. Upset over the carpetbagger ownership of the Sonics and the team's pending move from the city, Co-owner Peter Levy...

OnSite Network Announces Acquisition of Nevada New Media, LLC

CHICAGO, April 23 PRNewswire — OnSite Network, Inc. (OSN) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nevada New Media, Inc., owner of Boondoggle Sports Network, the interactive fantasy sports game, sports trivia, advertising and digital signage network. Terms of the deal were not...

McDonald's New York Tri-State Area Restaurants Celebrate Take Your Parent to Work Day

ROSELAND, N.J., April 23 PRNewswire — Today, New York Tri-State Area McDonald's restaurants celebrate the inaugural Take Your Parent to Work Day. A creative twist on the more traditional Take Your Child to Work Day on April 24, Take Your Parent to Work Day was conceived by area...

Upcoming Domino's Pizza Investor Event

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following Web cast event: What: Lehman Brothers Eleventh Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference When: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 starting at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Where: www.dominosbiz.com How...

Domino's Pizza Announces Earnings Web Cast

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following Web cast: What: Domino's Pizza, Inc. First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call When: Tuesday, April 29, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Where: www.dominos.com How: Live over the Internet...

Global Comparable Sales Drove McDonald's First Quarter Earnings to $0.81 Per Share

OAK BROOK, Ill., April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced strong operating results for the first quarter, fueled by global comparable sales. "We delivered strong first quarter results, driven by comparable sales and guest count increases...

Brinker International Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

DALLAS, April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) announced fiscal 2008 third quarter earnings per diluted share from continuing operations decreased to $0.17 from $0.37 in the prior year. Before special items, earnings per diluted share from continuing...

Mario Batali and Turismo Madrid Bring Famed Chefs of Spain Together at the Tribeca Film Festival to Celebrate the True Tastes of Madrid

NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — World-renowned Chef Mario Batali and Turismo Madrid will host a tasting reception on April 26th at 8:30 pm in honor of the Spanish, culinary-themed film "The Chicken, the Fish and the King Crab" debuting this year at New York's 7th Annual Tribeca Film...

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces 21 Days Remaining to Move to be a Lead Plaintiff in the Shareholder Lawsuit Against Darden Restaurants Inc.

BENSALEM, Pa., April 21 PRNewswire — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces a May 12, 2008, deadline to move to be a lead plaintiff in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of all purchasers of the common stock of Darden Restaurants Inc. ("Darden Restaurants")(NYSE: DRI...

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. to Present at the 11th Annual Lehman Brothers Retail and Restaurant Conference

ROCKFORD, Mich., April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) CEO and President Blake W. Krueger will be presenting at the 11th Annual Lehman Brothers Retail and Restaurant Conference at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City on April 29, 2008. This presentation...

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