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Fazoli's Targets Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois for Growth
1/4/2011
Fazoli's is ringing in the New Year with an all-new, contemporary look and new, expanded service this week at five restaurants in Paducah, Ky.; Cape Giradeau, Mo. and southern Illinois. While the restaurant industry has seen many locations nationwide close during the recession, Fazoli's is making a significant investment in the region.
Straw Hat Pizza Continues Rapid Growth in California
1/4/2011
Straw Hat Pizza, the original California Pizza since 1959, announced plans to open several new franchised locations in California in the first quarter of 2011. Alameda, Chatsworth, Livermore, Sacramento, San Jose, San Pablo and Vallejo will each boast a new Straw Hat Pizza restaurant in early 2011.
P.F. Chang's Promotes KC Moylan to President of Pei Wei Asian Diner
1/4/2011
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFCB) today announced the promotion of KC Moylan from Chief Operating Officer to President of Pei Wei Asian Diner. In addition to his ongoing leadership and oversight of Pei Wei operations, Mr. Moylan will be responsible for Pei Wei marketing and coordinating Pei Wei real estate development strategies.
Restaurant Performance Index: December 2010
1/4/2011
The National Restaurant Association's monthly video with SVP of the Research & Knowledge Group Hudson Riehle providing a restaurant industry update. This month, Riehle talks about the December Restaurant Performance Index.
OSI sees positive sales continue in 3Q
11/12/2010
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC said menu changes and promotions drove positive sales and traffic in the third quarter at all four of its major restaurant chains, including Outback Steakhouse.
Wendy's/Arby's focusing on menu to drive sales
11/12/2010
Executives at Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. told investors Friday that value programs balanced with tests of premium items and a new breakfast rollout at Wendy's could lay the foundation for a turnaround next year
Tech Update: Bravo Brio on its move to offer free Wi-Fi
11/12/2010
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc. began offering guests free wireless Internet access last week at its 83 casual-dining restaurants, moving into territory that, until now, has primarily been traveled by quick-service and fast-casual chains.
The latest chefs on the move
11/12/2010
Wolfgang Puck is planning to open his first restaurant in Europe, Andres Julian Grundy is now executive chef at Insieme and The Michelangelo Hotel in New York, and more.