Max & Erma's opens Fla. store with free soup

Feb 09, 2009

ROYAL PALM BEACH Fla. One hundred lucky patrons will get free tortilla soup for a year when the new Max & Erma’s casual-dining restaurant here has its grand opening on Feb. 16. The first 100 people in line at the 11 a.m. special event will...

Restaurants Unlimited chief Stoddard resigns

Feb 08, 2009

SEATTLE Steve Stoddard, chief executive of Restaurants Unlimited Inc. said Friday that he is stepping down after 11 years at the helm of the Seattle-based multiconcept operator. Stoddard, who joined the company in 1982, said he would stay...

Texas Roadhouse founder to debut Aspen Creek

Feb 05, 2009

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P.F. Chang's debuts $39.95 meal for two

Feb 03, 2009

SCOTTSDALE Ariz. In a promotion that will extend beyond Valentine’s Day, the 189-unit P.F. Chang's China Bistro on Monday introduced a $39.95 four-course meal for two. Available at both lunch and dinner, it includes some of P.F. Chang’s...

Heart Attack Grill bypasses nutrition guidelines, political correctness with ‘to-die-for’ operation

Feb 02, 2009

CHANDLER Ariz. Heart Attack Grill here has proven that a restaurant with a gimmick can still succeed, especially if it knows how to throw its weight—and that of its customers—around. — The...

Johnny Rockets to open unit on military base

Feb 02, 2009

LAKE FOREST Calif. Continuing its strategy of growth in non traditional locations, Johnny Rockets said it would open its first unit on a military base in May. Franchisee Robert Azinian, who owns Johnny Rockets units in California...

Cheesecake Factory celebrates 30th anniversary

Jan 28, 2009

CALABASAS HILLS Calif. In a multi-pronged promotion designed to celebrate both The Cheesecake Factory’s 30th anniversary and Valentine’s Day during the next several weeks, the casual-dining chain is inviting guests to choose the next cheesecake...

Shepherd to replace Snead at Carlson

Jan 27, 2009

CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday’s parent Carlson Restaurants Worldwide said Tuesday that its president and chief executive, Richard Snead, is retiring and will be replaced next month by Nick Shepherd, most recently chairman and chief...

Landry's expects drop in 2008 revenue

Jan 26, 2009

HOUSTON Landry's Restaurants Inc. said Monday it expects a decline in fiscal 2008 revenues after slow sales and losses related to closures and damages from Hurricane Ike last fall. Landry’s said it expects to report $1.1 billion in total...

Take hospitality to new heights

Jan 26, 2009

The following story is part of this week's special NRN 50 issue, Opportunities knocking: Open the door to bold thinking and unlock your profit potential. Non-subscribers and those who wish to purchase this single issue in its entirety...