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

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:39:00 0500

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...

Foie Gras Prohibition Repealed! Consumers Win!

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:45:21 0500

"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...

The Steak n Shake Company Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:00:00 0500

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.

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:26:00 0500

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...

Flanigan's Announces Earnings

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:21:00 0500

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...

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:38:00 0500

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...

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:42:00 0500

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...

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:05:00 0500

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...

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

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...

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

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.

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:30:00 0500

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...

Western Sizzlin Announces Completion of Exchange Offer for ITEX Corporation

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 0500

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...

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

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:47:00 0500

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...

Noble Roman's, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:00:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:05:00 0500

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...

Statement from Dave & Buster's

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:56:00 0500

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...

Swisher Offers Free Online Foodservice Training

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:22:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:18:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:03:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:42:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:33:00 0500

CARROLLTON, Texas, May 13 PRNewswire — For the third consecutive year, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, parent of T.G.I. Friday's restaurants (http://www.fridays.com), was honored...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:28:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:31:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:26:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:25:00 0500

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...

Omni Parker House Celebrates $30 Million Restoration and Renovation

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 05:20:00 0500

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...

New! Online Bookings for Dutch Restaurants Now Possible

Tue, 13 May 2008 02:00:00 0500

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 13 PRNewswire — Iens Independent Index (http://www.iens.nl) and Livebookings Network (

Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:12:00 0500

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...

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

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

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...

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

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:30:00 0500

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...

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

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:15:00 0500

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.

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

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 0500

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...

Darling International Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:30:00 0500

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...

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

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:08:00 0500

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...

Zebu Forno Introduces New Menu Design

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:30:00 0500

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...

SaltWorks, Inc. on Track for Record Sales in 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:10:00 0500

WOODINVILLE, Wash., May 8 PRNewswire — Leading gourmet sea salt company SaltWorks, Inc. (http://www.seasalt.com) capped off a year of record sales growth by being named to the 2007 Inc. 5000...