COLUMBUS Ohio Damon's Grill, the 100-unit restaurant subsidiary of Damon International, is disclosing the possible allergens in its menu items as part of a new "healthy dining strategy," which also calls for the addition of lighter menu items and...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers said it will feature a new chicken wrap and two new types of burgers for a limited time at all 350 of the casual chain’s outlets. The promotional array, available Feb. 27 through April 22...
CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday's restaurants said that all its domestic restaurants would eliminate trans fats by July 2008 and meet the New York City trans fat guidelines by this July. The New York guidelines call for the elimination of...
OVERLAND PARK Kan. As investors, analysts and industry watchers continue to speculate on the future of Applebee's International Inc., the company filed additional proxy materials with regulators Wednesday that pegged the brand's value at $4.7...
OVERLAND PARK Kan. Applebee’s International Inc. said it has formed a committee of independent directors to explore the possibility of selling the company or pursuing other “strategic alternatives,” including a recapitalization. The news...
December’s warm weather provided a breath of fresh air for casual dinnerhouse chains, according to weekly Knapp-Track data. Estimated comparable-restaurant sales at dinnerhouse chains rose 0.8 percent in December, compared with a 2.4-percent gain...
In the run-up to the high chocolate holy day of Valentine’s, the consumer market for chocolate-based eateries, pastry shops, kiosks and coffee cafes has grown sweeter with each passing day.Chocolate Bar, a tiny shop in New York City, will add a...
DALLAS Brinker International Inc. reported a 4.5-percent systemwide same-store sales drop for the five weeks ended Jan. 31, versus a year earlier. The result reflected a year-over-year same-store sales decrease of 4.9 percent at the company’s...
OVERLAND PARK Kan. Applebee's International Inc. hired George Williams, a former Blockbuster Inc. and ad agency executive, as chief marketing officer to replace John Cywinski, who resigned in May. Williams will be responsible for all of the...
