Restaurant News
Landry's Restaurants, Inc. ('LNY'/NYSE) Reports Fourth Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $34.6 Million and Full Year 2009 Adjusted EBITDA of $178.6 Million
Revenues from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2009, totaled $245.3 million, as compared to $253.7 million a year earlier, including $51.9 million and $56.4 million from the Golden Nugget, respectively.
'Malaysia Kitchen for the World 2010' Campaign Launched to Promote Malaysian Restaurants and Cuisine in the New York Metro Area
Kick-Off Luncheon Featured Award-Winning Chef, Zak Pelaccio, and Prominent Local Malaysian Chefs at International Culinary Center (NYC)
MICROS and Wagamama Team-up to Offer the First Fully Integrated Ordering Smart Phone App in the UK
MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that wagamama and MICROS have teamed with Apple to deliver an improved customer experience with its fully integrated, online carry-out service.
Panera Bread(R) First National Restaurant Concept to Post Calorie Information on All Menu Boards
New Menu Panels to Complete Rollout to Company-Owned Bakery-Cafes by April 2010, System-Wide by Year's End
Panera Bread Appoints Thomas Lynch to Board of Directors
Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) announced that it has appointed Thomas E. Lynch as an independent director on its Board of Directors, effective March 5, 2010. Mr. Lynch will fill the existing vacancy in the class of directors whose term is scheduled to expire in 2012.
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. and VCG Holding Corp. Extend Letter of Intent to Merge to March 31, 2010
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) and VCG Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: VCGH) have extended from March 12, 2010 until March 31, 2010 the Letter of Intent for a merger under which Rick’s Cabaret would acquire the outstanding shares of VCG Holding to form the largest publicly traded operator of upscale gentlemen's clubs in North America.
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. Leads Efforts to Help Chilean Wine Communities Affected by the Earthquake
Contributing to the global effort to help those affected by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday, February 27, 2010, Southern Wine & Spirits (SWS) recognizes the important part Chilean vineyards and winemakers will play as the community rebuilds and is proud to be leading the effort to assist this targeted group.
Hornblower Cruises & Events’ Chris Schlerf Wins Esteemed Gold Key Award
Chris Schlerf, food and beverage director for Hornblower Cruises & Events in San Diego, received this year’s Gold Key Award from the San Diego County Hotel-Motel Association and the local chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders presented the award, which recognizes Schlerf’s community contributions, customer service and food and beverage industry leadership.
$1,000,000 Up for Grabs in Ruby Tuesday’s Million Dollar Bracket Challenge
Ruby Tuesday – with more than 800 casual dining restaurants across the U.S. – is giving guests and NCAA basketball fans alike a chance to win $1 million cash in its 2010 Million Dollar Bracket Challenge Sweepstakes. Guests can enter to win by completing their brackets on Ruby Tuesday’s Facebook page through a custom-built application created especially for its guests.
Nevistas Offers Hotel Sale Leaseback Financing Program for Flagged Hotels
A financing alternative that frees up capital allowing the owner to invest back into the same or different business.
Quaker Steak & Lube Names John Longstreet President and CEO
The Quaker Steak & Lube board of directors named John H. Longstreet president and CEO, effective April 1, 2010. He succeeds Ken Cole, who stepped down at the end of February to focus on opening Quaker Steak & Lube franchise restaurants and other business opportunities.
Jamba, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009
Financial initiatives that improved store level margins to 15.1% of total revenue, lowered G&A by 22.9% to $37.0 million, and eliminated all long term debt.
Culinary Escapes Feeds Detroit’s Culinary Tourism Scene
Guided Walking Food Tours a Must-Do For Foodies Across The Country
White Paper - Six Mistakes Companies Are Making Today And How You Can Avoid Them
When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn.
IFWTWA Announces 2010 WiFTy Scholarship Applications Now Available
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is pleased to announce that it will award its second Annual WiFTy (wine, food, travel writing) scholarship to a writer who aspires to enter the field of food, wine and/or travel writing and who is not already a writer in any of those fields and earned over $500 from those fields in 2009.
Papa Bello Enterprises Names Sunit Saha President of Papa Bello Pizza
Papa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is pleased to announce that the company has named Sunit Saha President of their Papa Bello Pizza concept.
The 2010 BK(R) NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) National Tour Hits Charleston on March 17
Mobile tour searches for local "Game-Changers" on the court and in the community
Domino's Pizza Names John Macksood to EVP, Supply Chain
David Mounts Leaving Domino's to Become CEO of Inmar, Inc.
Guadalajara Welcomes Johnny Rockets With Special Grand Opening Celebration
Expanding upon the international restaurant chain's growing presence in Central Mexico, Johnny Rockets announces Zapopan, Jalisco as the newest Home of the Original Hamburger.
Western Sizzlin Corporation Mails Definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus and Announces Notification to NASDAQ of Intent to Delist in Connection with the Merger
Western Sizzlin Corporation (Nasdaq: WEST) announced today that it has commenced the mailing of a definitive proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the proposed acquisition of Western by The Steak n Shake Company ( SNS).
