Collaboration with leading Finnish chef and opening of new iconic café at Helsinki Airport
LONDON, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is to kick off a number of enhancements to the passenger experience with an innovative collaboration with leading Finnish chef Matti Jämsen…
Restaurants
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its new restaurant in Canton, Ohio, on Monday, October 5, 2015. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse® is located at the regional shopping area called The Strip at Portage Road and Strip Avenue NW. The restaurant is approximately…
45 new jobs to be created as part of an 11.4 million investment
Dublin, Ireland, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience brand, has announced a €11.4 million investment which will see them introduce Ireland’s newest fresh, urban food concept, Rocket’s to 40 forecourts nationwide. The rollout, which will take place over…
Seoul, Korea, 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Starbucks Community Store in the Daehakro neighborhood in Seoul, Korea, commemorated its one-year anniversary (October 7, 2015) with a community service project, a donation and free brewed coffee and rice cakes for 365 customers as a token of gratitude.
The Starbucks Community Store in Daehakro, like the Langsuan Neighborhood Starbucks in Bangkok,…
Customers are invited to add something “unnecessary” to their costumes to score a $3 burrito and to help raise $1 million for the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation
DENVER, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today the return of its longstanding and popular Halloween fundraiser, Boorito. On Saturday, October 31 between 5pm and closing,…
Louisville, KY, 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) announced it has adopted the community of Jinotega, Nicaragua, as part of the Company’s new Feed the World Ambassador Program. The new employee leadership program is part of the Company’s global World Hunger Relief effort that raises awareness, volunteerism and donations for the United…
MEXICO CITY, 2015-10-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks opened its first store in Mexico in September 2002, it was a milestone moment for the company. Starbucks had just reached a total of 5,000 stores and was only six years into its expansion to Europe and Asia. Latin America was next.
“We opened our first store…
Expands on Food for All promise with menu certified by the American Vegetarian Association and millions of customizable veggie combinations
IRVINE, Calif., 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell® is now the first QSR to offer menu items certified by the American Vegetarian Association (AVA), the industry’s recognized standard in vegetarian labeling. With more than 6,000 restaurants across…
Taco Bell Launches Online Ordering and Enhanced Digital Experience with ta.co Website
IRVINE, Calif., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to use technology to further improve the fast food experience, Taco Bell® today is launching ta.co, the brand’s new virtual flagship restaurant and website that allows consumers to customize, place…
BURGER KING® Restaurants Tailor Japanese Flavored Bun Phenomenon to U.S. Tastes with A.1 Sauce
MIAMI, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — BURGER KING® restaurants are launching the A.1. Halloween WHOPPER® sandwich this season, a burger unlike any other in America, with a black bun that has A.1. flavor baked in. While the pitch-black bun gives the Halloween WHOPPER®…
ALTOONA, Pa., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, will open a new restaurant/grocery concept store for the students and local community of State College, PA on Monday, September 28, 2015. This location will have a complete focus on the food and beverage offerings at the store and will…
New Supplier Enables Chipotle to Return Popular Menu Item to Restaurants around the Country
DENVER, 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced that it has restored most of its pork supply and is again serving Carnitas in 90 percent of its restaurants. The company expects to have Carnitas back in all of…
David Fairhurst promoted to EVP and chief people officer
Chris Kempczinski appointed EVP of strategy, business development & innovation
OAK BROOK, IL, 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed two new senior management positions to drive the company's turnaround efforts.
Effective Oct. 1, David Fairhurst will assume the newly expanded…
OAK BROOK, Ill., 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation announced today that Jano Cabrera, 41, will join the company as Corporate Senior Vice President of U.S. communications, Global Media and Public Relations, effective Oct. 15.
Cabrera served as Worldwide Vice President at Burson-Marsteller where he advised Fortune 500 companies, governments and nonprofit organizations, often focusing on brand…
Louisville, KY, 2015-9-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In October 1997, PepsiCo spun off its three restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – to form a new company based out of Louisville, KY. 18 years later, Yum! Brands is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with more than 41,000 restaurants in…
Louisville, KY, 2015-9-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Restaurants India was recently recognized at the IDA Awards in the category of ‘Content, Training & Assessment’ for its world class training tools.
The IDA Awards, organized by India Didactics Association, showcases industry benchmarks for innovation and quality in the education and training domain.
It has always been…
Taco Bell Cantina Restaurants to Open in Chicago and San Francisco; New Design Offers Local Feel, Shared Appetizers and Alcohol Options
Irvine, Calif., 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell is dropping the drive-thru, opening its kitchens and using technology to create a new experience as the brand expands into urban markets.
The new design focuses on simplifying…
Participants invited to summarize the essays on Chipotle’s packaging for a chance to win one of 500 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-readers
DENVER, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the latest installment of its popular “Cultivating Thought” author series, and with it a new online sweepstakes called the Super Short Book Report.…
CANTON, MA, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that effective August 31, 2015, Michael R. Shutley joined the company as Vice President, Federal & State Government Affairs. Reporting directly to Karen Raskopf, Chief Communications Officer, Mr. Shutley will work closely with senior…
McDonald's USA and Canada to Source 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Within 10 Years
OAK BROOK, IL, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — To meet consumers' changing expectations and preferences, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) today announced that it will fully transition to cage-free eggs for its nearly 16,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada over the next 10 years.
"Our…
LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN MISSOURI AND OKLAHOMA
CANTON, MA, 2015-9-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, Ozark Donuts, LLC, to develop three new restaurants in Springfield, Missouri. The first…
New partnership enhances Chipotle’s delivery options; provides delivery access to students at 40 college campuses
DENVER, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — As college students make their way back to school for another year, Chipotle Mexican Grill(NYSE: CMG) is making it easier for students to find the food they love, allowing more time for study and less…
SEATTLE, 2015-8-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Having good manners helps to make a great first impression. It’s how Chris Parry got her first job at Starbucks.
“I was taught to say ‘may I,’ ‘ma’am,’ and ‘sir’ growing up,” said Parry.
After ordering a beverage at a Texas Starbucks® store when Parry was 17 years old, the manager asked if…
Rochester, NY, 2015-8-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amore Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is once again welcoming Chef Cesare Casella as he takes over the kitchen for one night. This time, Chef Casella, chef-owner of Salumeria Rosi in NYC and author of The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Italian Cuisine, will team with Alessio Fasano, M.D., director…
Restaurant opens Aug. 28th offering in-house smoked meat and all the traditional fixin’s
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-8-31— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market Millburn-Union is excited to announce the opening of BBQ, a brand new barbecue restaurant that will bring the most sought after traditional American BBQ flavors of Kansas City, Memphis, and the Carolinas, right to…
Oak Brook, IL, 2015-8-28— /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald’s CEO Open Letter To Burger King
Dear Burger King,
Inspiration for a good cause... great idea.
We love the intention but think our two brands could do something bigger to make a difference.
We commit to raise awareness worldwide, perhaps you’ll join us in a meaningful global effort?
And every day, let's acknowledge that…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its new restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas onMonday, August 24, 2015. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse® is located on a free-standing pad in front of the 900,000 square foot super-regional McCain Mall. The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square feet,…
CINCINNATI, OH, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — The shareholders of Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE MKT: FRS) met today and approved a merger transaction with an affiliate of NRD Partners I, L.P.("NRD"). As part of the transaction, each outstanding share of Frisch's stock will be converted into the right to receive the $34.00 per share merger…
Tickets Available for $18.99 Adults / $4.99 Kids 12 & Under; Discounted Prices for IKEA FAMILY* Members
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA will be hosting its Swedish Crayfish Party – an all-you-can-eat Swedish crayfish buffet – in the restaurants of participating IKEA U.S. stores** on Friday, September 18. A Swedish tradition, the Crayfish Party…
Job interviews will take place at all U.S. restaurants; applicants are invited to register online for an interview
DENVER, CO, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its first-ever National Career Day, taking place on Wednesday, September 9, with the goal of hiring 4,000 new employees. Management teams at each U.S.…