CALABASAS HILLS Calif. As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations this year, The Cheesecake Factory restaurants on July 30 -- National Cheesecake Day -- will feature any variety of its more than 30 cheesecakes for $1.50 per slice, the same price...

SACRAMENTO Calif. The California Legislature has passed a bill that would require restaurants throughout the state to eliminate trans fats from all menu items during a multi-year process. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has yet to indicate whether he...

DALLAS Maggiano's Little Italy has rolled out four summer dishes that all incorporate strawberries at participating restaurants in the 42-unit chain. The Prosciutto & Mascarpone Bruschetta features crispy Italian bread topped with...

DALLAS Dave & Buster's Holdings Inc., parent of the 49-unit dining and entertainment chain, on Friday filed for an initial public offering of stock for up to $170 million. Dave & Buster's did not indicate in its filing with federal...

TAMPA Fla. The Melting Pot will look to increase business from women with the launch of a “Girls Night Out” promotion during August and September. The chain’s 130 units will put their own twist on the menu during the promotion, timed to run...

CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday’s is launching a new customer-loyalty program with the introduction of its “Give Me More Stripes” benefits. With such perks as a pass to jump the waiting line for tables, the new program is more about ...

SAN MATEO Calif. California’s San Mateo County is moving toward a vote on a menu disclosure bill that would levy such penalties on noncomplying restaurants as the revocation of their operating permits, according to local press reports. The...

INDIANAPOLIS Jeffrey Blade, interim president of the Steak n Shake Co. for the past four years, resigned Friday to pursue other interests, the company said. He also was executive vice president and chief administrative officer. The...