Chick-fil-A introduces backyard barbecue-inspired menu items available for a limited time
ATLANTA, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A is embracing the flavors of summertime with two new backyard barbecue-inspired menu items available for a limited time. From May 15 until August 19, customers can order a new Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich and Watermelon Mint Lemonade…
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Boatwright brings nearly 20 years of restaurant operations experience to Chipotle executive team
DENVER, 2017-May-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced that it has hired Scott Boatwright as chief restaurant officer, a position where he will work with the company’s senior restaurant leadership team to oversee restaurant operations for Chipotle’s nearly 2,300…
Company and franchisees expect to create 3,500 new positions this summer
Irvine, Calif., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell’s recent announcement to grow as a system to 8,000 U.S. locations by the end of 2022 means more than just bringing delicious tacos and burritos to new communities; this also will create about 100,000 new…
Taco Bell launches fundraising campaign to help kids with scholarships and programs
Irvine, Calif., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Thursday, May 11th through Thursday, May 25th participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide are inviting customers to donate $1 to the Taco Bell Foundation to help kids with scholarships and programs. All funds raised will help…
SSP America opens new food hall Marche C at Tampa International Airport
London, 2017-May-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has announced the opening of Marche C at Tampa International Airport, which is part of a larger 10-year…
From May 8 – May 22, Fans Can Text to Win a Festival Package to Experience Lollapalooza, Life is Beautiful Festival and Austin City Limits Music Festival
DENVER, 2017-May-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) is helping its fans get into summer festival mode with its first-ever Trifesta VIP Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes gives fans…
OAKVILLE, ON, 2017-May-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") (TSX/NYSE: QSR, TSX: QSP) and 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company (the "Issuer") and New Red Finance, Inc. (the "Co-Issuer" and, together with the Issuer, the "Issuers") announced today (May 3, 2017) that the Issuers priced their previously announced offering of 4.250% First Lien…
Migros Ostschweiz startet mit dem Innenausbau der Chickeria Untertor
Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Anfang Mai startet die Migros Ostschweiz mit dem Innenausbau der Chickeria Untertor. Die Eröffnung ist für Mitte August vorgesehen.
Der Bau der Chickeria am Untertor 33 in Winterthur ist auf gutem Wege. In diesen Tagen beginnt die Migros Ostschweiz mit dem…
Chipotle to treat teachers to a Buy One, Get One offer on May 2
DENVER, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of the important contributions made by teachers, Chipotle Mexican Grill(NYSE: CMG) is offering a special, one-day, buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion to all educators. From 3:00 p.m. to close on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, Chipotle will…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) today (April 27, 2017) reported financial results for its fiscal 2017 first quarter ended Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
First Quarter 2017 Highlights Compared to First Quarter 2016
Total revenues grew 5.9% to $257.8 million
Total restaurant operating weeks increased approximately 10%
Comparable restaurant…
DENVER, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today (Apr. 25, 2017) reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2017.
Overview for the first quarter of 2017 as compared to the first quarter of 2016:
Revenue increased 28.1% to $1.07 billion
Comparable restaurant sales increased 17.8% (including 0.6%…
RECENTLY SIGNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXPANDS BRAND FOOTPRINT IN GEORGIA AND INTO TENNESSEE
Lake Forest, California, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second leading concept in the fast-growing Mexican quick service restaurant (MQSR) category*, recently signed a multi-unit franchise development agreement that will extend the brand’s presence into Tennessee. Led…
Wendy's introduces new Fresh Mozzarella Chicken Salad and Fresh Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich
DUBLIN, Ohio, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wendy's® believes fresh is something you can taste, and we believe fresh tastes better. Wendy's new Fresh Mozzarella Chicken Salad and Fresh Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich, is a duo built with simple, yet deliciously different ingredients.
"When we…
ORLANDO, Fla., 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (Cheddar's) for $780 million in an all-cash transaction from its stockholders including private equity firms L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners. This follows the agreement that was announced on March 27, 2017.…
ORLANDO, Fla., 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today (April 24, 2017) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (Cheddar's) for $780 million in an all-cash transaction from its stockholders including private equity firms L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners. This follows the agreement that was announced…
Louisville, KY, 2017-Apr-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands has been named one of the top public companies on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens List by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for its ongoing commitment to sustainability.
“We are honored to be recognized by Corporate Responsibility Magazine as one of the year’s top socially and environmentally responsible companies,” said…
Neue Migros-Restaurant neben der Migros-Filiale in Unterentfelden
Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab dem 24. April 2017 gibt’s neben der Migros-Filiale in Unterentfelden neu auch ein Migros-Restaurant. Der Innenraum bietet 170 Sitzplätze, die Terrasse deren 80. Mit dem Migros-Restaurant Unterentfelden wurden zehn neue Arbeitsplätze geschaffen. Geleitet wird es von Carmen Loehle.
Der Innenraum des…
Iso Omena shopping centre in Helsinki completes its extension and (re)development project
HELSINKI, Finland, 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The second phase of the extension and (re)development project of Iso Omena shopping centre located in Matinkylä, Helsinki area is now complete and the expanded shopping centre opened today, 20 April. Iso Omena is currently almost fully…
wagamama abre su primer restaurante en España
MADRID, Spain, 2017-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mañana abrirá en Madrid el primer restaurante wagamama de España, ubicado en el número 41 de la céntrica calle Serrano, en plena milla de oro del barrio de Salamanca.
Especializado en cocina pan-asiática, wagamama se caracteriza por su gran variedad de platos nutritivos…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) today ( April 18, 2017) announced that it will release its first quarter 2017 results after the market closes on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The Company will host an investor conference call at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific) that same day. The conference call will…
DUBLIN, Ohio, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) will release its first quarter 2017 results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 10. A conference call will follow at 9 a.m. ET, with a simultaneous webcast from the investors section of the Company's website at www.aboutwendys.com. The live conference call will…
The Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic to feature local restaurants and breweries and Meijer products and food trends
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Who: Grand Rapids community
What: The Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic is returning for a second year, and will be held June 16-18 during tournament week at…
Lake Forest, California, 2017-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second leading concept in the fast-growing Mexican quick service restaurant (MQSR) category*, is proud to announce a recently signed development agreement with franchise industry veteran and former NFL player Donnell Thompson. The agreement will bring five new locations…
AmRest to open its first KFC restaurant in Austria before the end of 2017
Wroclaw, Poland, 2017-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”, “the Company”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, announces plans to enter Austrian market with KFC brand. The Company plans to open the first restaurant…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, April 10, 2017, on an out parcel of the Glenbrook Square Mall at 245 West Coliseum Boulevard. The restaurant is approximately 7,500 square feet,…
ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today (April 10, 2017) that Ty Gent has joined the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Pietro Satriano. Gent will oversee all warehousing, transportation and supply chain strategy and operations on behalf of…
Chipotle launches “As Real as It Gets” advertising campaign highlighting its commitment to using only real ingredients
“As Real as It Gets” Campaign to Use National Television to Convey Brand’s Commitment to Using Only Real Ingredients in Their Food
DENVER, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today (Apr. 10, 2017) the launch…
Glasgow Fort gets new retail, food and beverage lettings following completion of new £12 million Leisure Quarter
London, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land and Hercules Unit Trust (HUT) announce a flurry of new retail, food and beverage lettings at Glasgow Fort. These lettings follow the completion of the new £12 million Leisure Quarter…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) today (April 04, 2017) announced the opening of its restaurant in Mobile, Alabama. The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 3748 Airport Boulevard. The restaurant is approximately 7,500 square feet, seats approximately 230 guests and features BJ’s extensive menu,…
Pergola to create a new al fresco dining experience at Paddington Central
London, 2017-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land announces today (04 APR 2017) that Pergola, the company behind Pergola on the Roof at White City, is to create a new al fresco dining experience at Paddington Central, the mixed-use campus adjacent to Paddington station.
Pergola…