PORTLAND, Ore.  (Restaurant News Release)  Although much of the country is digging out from the snow, it’s easy to imagine yourself on the tropical islands of Hawaii with McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants’ new Hawaiian Prime Catch menu, available now through March.

The new Hawaiian menu items at McCormick & Schmick’s feature several fresh seafood varieties from Hawaiian waters prepared using traditional Hawaiian-inspired flavors and ingredients, perfect for guests looking for a culinary escape this winter.

“As a leader in the seafood industry, we have always been committed to providing our guests with unique and diverse seafood choices so that they can explore and discover new tastes,” said Steve Foote, vice president of culinary operations for McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants. “We have long-standing relationships with some key suppliers of premium Hawaiian seafood and felt there was an opportunity to showcase these prime varieties from Hawaii, many of which are at the peak of their season.”

Fresh Hawaiian delicacies featured on the menu at participating McCormick & Schmick’s include:

McCormick & Schmick’s Hawaiian offerings extend to the bar as well with many locations featuring fresh fruit cocktails with hand-squeezed juices including the Pineapple Mojito, Starfruit Cooler, Sake Berry Martini and Coco-Mango Rum Bum.

The Hawaiian Prime Catch menu is available now through March 31, 2011 at participating McCormick & Schmick’s restaurants. For a list of restaurants and online reservations, please visit www.McCormickandSchmicks.com.

About McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants focus on serving a broad selection of fresh seafood with a menu printed twice daily and featuring the signature “Fresh List” of 20 to 30 different varieties of fresh seafood, in addition to aged steaks, poultry, entrée salads and pasta. Each restaurant’s chef contributes to the menu’s unique and imaginative appeal by creating dishes tailored to regional tastes and their own talents. McCormick & Schmick’s offers an inviting atmosphere and a high quality, diverse menu for everyone from casual diners, families and tourists to business travelers and special occasion diners. Learn more at www.McCormickandSchmicks.com. Find McCormick & Schmick’s on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/McCormickandSchmicks or follow them on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/McandSchmicks.

LOS ANGELES  (Restaurant News Release)  California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), a leading casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, has announced the opening of its tenth full-service restaurant in Mexico. Opened by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik, S.A.P.I. de C.V., the new location is the third California Pizza Kitchen in Naucalpan de Juárez, a northwest suburb of Mexico City.

The 6,400 square-foot CPK seats approximately 210 people and is located on the first floor, near the main entrance, of the new Terraza Lomas Verdes shopping center.

Tastefully decorated with warm colors and rich textures, the restaurant will open Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Guests can choose to dine inside, on the large outdoor patio or place a take-out order.

The menu will feature all of the popular CPK favorites including everything from the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and Waldorf Chicken Salad to the Kung Pao Spaghetti and Avocado Egg Rolls.

The new restaurant will also offer an extensive beverage menu from its full bar, including the CPK Ultimate Margarita and other signature favorites such as the Original Recipe Mojitos.

Additional CPK restaurants are located in Guadalajara, Cancun and the following suburbs of Mexico City: Lomas Verdes, Bosques de Las Lomas, Polanco District, Santa Fe, Coyoacán and Satelite.

About California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., founded in 1985, is a leading casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, including the original BBQ Chicken Pizza, and a broad selection of distinctive pastas, salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts. Of the chain’s 265 restaurants, 207 are company-owned and 58 operate under franchise or license agreements. There are currently 33 restaurants located internationally in China, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, South Korea, Guam, India, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates. CPK premium pizzas are also available to sports and entertainment fans at three Southern California venues including Dodger Stadium, Angel Stadium of Anaheim and STAPLES Center. Also included in the Company’s portfolio of concepts is LA Food Show Grill & Bar, which has locations in Manhattan Beach and Beverly Hills, California. The Company also has a licensing arrangement with Nestle S.A. to manufacture and distribute a line of California Pizza Kitchen premium frozen products. For more details, visit www.cpk.com.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.  (Restaurant News Release)  Nearly twenty-five years after opening its original restaurant in Los Angeles, Johnny Rockets has unveiled its sports lounge concept on the West Coast. The new Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge, located within Universal CityWalk’s three-block entertainment, dining and shopping promenade, combines a traditional family-friendly Johnny Rockets restaurant and its classic Americana dining experience with sports-filled screens, stylish decor and a full-service bar.

Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge offers a unique setting where families, sports fanatics and local sports teams can enjoy all-American comfort food. With thirteen large screen TVs scattered throughout the lounge, main restaurant and patio area, guests have the chance to enjoy their favorite sporting event, spend time with family or celebrate a season, while savoring an ice cold Johnny Rockets American Ale beer and classic bar fare.

The dining menu features favorites like, grilled-to-order hamburgers, shakes and American Fries, all signature items of the iconic chain. Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge also serves cocktails, wine and beer, a specialized bar menu and a variety of branded merchandise for sale. Monday through Friday, guests can take advantage of the happy hour food and drink menu, from 3-7 p.m. With the Gibson Amphitheatre nearby, concertgoers are encouraged to stop at Johnny Rockets for themed drink specials. The location also offers a selection of breakfast items, opening its doors at 9:00 a.m.

“Los Angeles is known for its high concentration of sports teams and our new sports lounge will offer the perfect place to grab a beer and classic American food in a fun setting,” said Franchise Owner Bobby Azinian. “With the exuberant dynamic of the Universal CityWalk surroundings, and the good times of Johnny Rockets, the Sports Lounge is quickly becoming a great hangout for locals and tourists alike.”

“The original Johnny Rockets opened in Los Angeles in 1986, and we’re excited to turn the page and launch new versions of our classic brand, like the sports lounge at CityWalk, just miles away from our original location,” said CEO of Johnny Rockets, John Fuller. “We’ve come a long way in the past twenty-five years and we know guests will enjoy our fun family setting to take in a game or enjoy a meal while spending the day at Universal Studios.”

Johnny Rockets Restaurant & Sports Lounge is located in Universal CityWalk Hollywood at 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, Calif. The restaurant marks the opening of the company’s third Sports Lounge and the 42nd restaurant in Southern California. The chain currently consists of nearly 300 restaurants in the U.S. and abroad, with plans to double that number in the next three-to-five years.

For more information about Johnny Rockets franchising partnership opportunities go to www.johnnyrockets.com.

CANTON, Mass.  (Restaurant News Release)  Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, is seeking to expand its presence into San Antonio, Texas.  A seminar is scheduled on Feb. 23 to discuss franchise opportunities brewing in the market.  

Dunkin’ Donuts’ development throughout San Antonio is part of a steady and strategic growth strategy, which includes expanding in existing markets while entering new cities across the country to help drive the leading coffee and bakery chain’s growth.  To help fuel growth in San Antonio, special development incentives are available which include reduced royalty fees for three years and an extra $10,000 in local store marketing for stores that open on time*.  

Dunkin’ Donuts executives will be in town to host the franchise seminar on Feb. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel San Antonio, 37 NE Loop 410, to share the benefits of owning a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant.  To register for the event please visit http://franchisingevents.dunkinbrands.com/ or contact Scott Mellon at Scott.Mellon@dunkinbrands.com with any questions.  

“Dunkin’ Donuts is looking for qualified candidates with foodservice, operations and real estate experience to join our team to help expand the brand’s footprint in San Antonio and the surrounding areas,” said Grant Benson, CFE, vice president of franchising and market planning, Dunkin’ Brands, Inc.  ”Our secret to success is our passionate franchisees who provide a high-level of customer service to our guests’ everyday, and we encourage interested parties to attend our franchising seminar to learn how they can open a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in their community.”

In 2010, the company experienced strong expansion results, including the opening of 574 net new locations worldwide and 226 new signed franchise commitments in the U.S.  For the year, Dunkin’ Donuts opened 206 net new restaurants in the U.S. and signed multi-unit development agreements in 29 markets.   Included among these new and planned outlets are non-traditional locations such as airports, arenas, travel plazas and universities.

For those interested in franchising, Dunkin’ Donuts is seeking candidates that meet a specific franchisee profile to help build its brand and business.  Ideally, franchisees should possess a minimum net worth of $500,000 and liquid assets of at least $250,000.  Financial qualifications will vary by market and quick service restaurant experience is highly preferred.

In an effort to keep the brand fresh and competitive, Dunkin’ Donuts offers franchisees flexible design concepts including free-standing stores, end caps, in-line sites, kiosks and gas stations, as well as other retail environments. Dunkin’ Donuts has aligned its development strategy to support the growth opportunities and consumer needs of each individual market.  As a result, franchising opportunities range from single units to multi-store development agreements.  

According to Benson, “Dunkin’ Donuts is proud to energize Americans and keep the honest, hard-working, value-driven people of this country running every day.  Our recent and ongoing menu enhancements meet the needs of today’s on-the-go consumers, moving Dunkin’ Donuts beyond breakfast with high-quality food and beverage items available all day.”

Historically a doughnut and hot coffee chain, Dunkin’ Donuts has expanded its offering to include frozen and iced beverages, a full bakery assortment including bagels and muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and an all-day Oven-Toasted menu which includes flatbread sandwiches, Wake-up Wrap, and buttermilk biscuits. The new platform marks the most significant change to Dunkin’ Donuts product lineup since the company launched espresso-based beverages in 2003.

About Dunkin’ Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s everyday, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the regular/decaf coffee, iced coffee, hot flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories, and the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for four years running. The company has more than 9,700 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. In 2010, Dunkin’ Donuts’ global system-wide sales were $6.0 billion. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin’ Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. For more information, visit www.Dunkinfranchising.com.

*Details available in the Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Disclosure Document

RICHARDSON, Texas  (Restaurant News Release)  Wingstop is landing in Charlotte. National chicken wing chain Wingstop has launched an expansion campaign designed to add several locations throughout Charlotte. And the company is offering incentives to help new franchisees join the Wingstop system.

The expansion effort begins with an open house March 1-2 where franchise prospects will have an opportunity to learn about Wingstop’s plans and meet one-on-one with company executives.

Wingstop currently has 475 locations nationwide, including three in the Raleigh-Durham area, and believes Charlotte is an ideal market for expansion. The company is currently offering a franchise incentive campaign designed to offer qualified franchise candidates an introductory franchise fee and royalty fee.

“Our North Carolina restaurants have a very loyal fan following with a lot of potential for expansion,” said David Vernon, vice president of franchise sales for Wingstop. “That, coupled with the simple operating platform of cooked-to-order wings and fresh-cut fries makes Wingstop an ideal concept for entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators in the Charlotte area.”

With a sole focus on cooked-to-order chicken wings, the Texas-based company was founded in 1994 and began franchising in 1997. Today Wingstop has more than 475 stores open nationwide and in Mexico with a menu that continues to keep the emphasis on traditional and boneless wings sauced and tossed in nine proprietary flavors including Original Hot, Lemon Pepper and Garlic Parmesan, and side dishes like fresh-cut, seasoned fries.

Wingstop was recently recognized by Technomic as one of the 10 fastest-growing concepts in the U.S., ranked #71 on the 2011 Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 and #48 on the 2011 AllBusiness AllStar list.

Event registration: To schedule a one-on-one meeting with a Wingstop executive, please contact Steve Sweetman at ssweetman@wingstop.com, 919-870-7860 or visit www.wingstopfranchise.com.

About Wingstop

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Wingstop has more than 475 restaurants open across the United States and Mexico. With a sole focus on made-to-order chicken wings, the Wingstop menu features nine wing flavors including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. Wings are made fresh, cooked-to-order and customers can also choose from homemade side dishes including Wingstop’s award winning fresh-cut seasoned fries. Wingstop has experienced more than seven consecutive years of positive sales increases, received multiple American Business Awards, was crowned Wing King at the National Buffalo Wing Festival and has been voted ‘best wings’ by outlets across the country. Troy Aikman, three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback, has served as the chain’s national spokesman since 2003. Wingstop was acquired in 2010 by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that specializes in business and consumer service companies with attractive growth prospects and revenues ranging from $20 million to $1.0 billion. For more information, visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstopfranchise.com.

Atlanta area Golden Corral restaurants significantly expand their shrimp and fish offerings on the buffet beginning Thursday, February 17, 2011 with an abundance of wonderful seafood. This array of new freshly prepared seafood offerings is in addition to their hearty Pot Roast, which is slow cooked for 12 hours, made-from-scratch Meatloaf, and grilled-to-order USDA Sirloin Steaks served in their restaurants each day.

The new menu items are:

• Grilled Jalapeno Glazed Tilapia – Succulent Tilapia seared and topped with our spicy Jalapeno Glaze and fresh Jalapeno slices; a popular favorite coming back to our menu!
• Salt & Pepper Flounder – Flounder hand-breaded in house with a NEW crispy Salt and Cracked Black Pepper breading.
• Seafood Newburg with Puff Pastry – Our Seafood Newburg is a hearty entrée with heaping pieces of shrimp, pollock, potatoes, carrots, onions, and peas in a creamy lobster infused sauce, topped with buttery, freshly baked Puff Pastry triangles.
• Pecan Breaded Tilapia – Tilapia hand-breaded in house with a NEW crispy Sweet and Savory Pecan Breading and deep fried to perfection.
• “Scratch-Made” Hushpuppies – A delightful moist and sweet onion cornmeal fritter prepared from scratch in our restaurants.

Available through April 24, 2011, these additional seafood entrées will complement the incredible variety of menu options already existing on Golden Corral’s Salad Bar, Hot Buffet and Bakery & Dessert Table all for about $10. 

The new menu items will be available at the following Atlanta area Golden Corral restaurants for a limited time:

LOUISVILLE, Ky.  (Restaurant News Release)  Chocolates are great. Flowers are nice. And diamonds say, “I love you.” But to really heat things up this Valentine’s Day, a Papa John’s heart-shaped pizza will certainly do! Available now through Feb. 14, couples and loved ones can skip the crowded, over-priced dine-out spots by ordering this limited-time pizza that everyone will take to heart.

Last year, Papa John’s sold more than 60,000 heart-shaped pizzas, proving many consumers forgo the fancy Valentine’s Day dinner to spend quality time at home with significant others, friends and family.

“For some, our heart-shaped pizza has become a Valentine’s Day tradition,” Papa John’s chief marketing officer Andrew Varga said. “As Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, it’s a great night to be able to celebrate at home with a fresh, hot heart-shaped pizza that is delivered right to the door.”

To please even the most discerning couples and families alike, customers can mix and match toppings to ensure everyone receives exactly what they were hoping for on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is traditionally one of the busiest days for restaurants. The average love struck consumer will spend $120 on Valentine’s Day related gifts and events.

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) is the world’s third largest pizza company. For 10 of the past 11 years, consumers have rated Papa John’s No. 1 in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Papa John’s also was honored by Restaurants & Institutions Magazine (R&I) with the 2009 Gold Award for Consumers’ Choice in Chains in the pizza segment. Papa John’s is the Official Pizza Sponsor of the National Football League and Super Bowl XLV, XLVI and XLVII. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit Papa John’s at www.papajohns.com.

CONCORD, Calif.  (Restaurant News Release)  Round Table Pizza, Inc. said it has filed a petition for protection under Chapter 11 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Oakland designed to improve the company’s cash flow and stabilize its business through recapitalization of its debt and renegotiation of above-market leases. Despite improving business performance and expense reductions, the company said seeking legal protection under Chapter 11 was necessary to improve the company’s competitiveness as the economy recovers.

This action will not impact Round Table’s 148 franchisees that operate 355 independently owned Round Table Pizza restaurants on the West Coast. Round Table Pizza, Inc. said that it will close some unprofitable, company-owned restaurants but stressed that most of its company-owned locations and all of its franchised locations will remain open, with minimal impact on consumers.

“Our company has experienced consistent growth and management has been responsive to the difficult economic environment,” explained Rob McCourt, the Company’s President who has also been appointed CEO by the Board of Directors. “Unfortunately, we are compelled to take further steps, including this reorganization plan, to meaningfully address the high cost of our capital and above-market leases.

“Round Table remains open for business and fully operational, and we will continue to serve our customers The Last Honest Pizza,” said McCourt.

McCourt also said that the company was placing a high priority on communication to employees, franchisees, vendors, and other key audiences through the reorganization process, which is expected to take approximately 6 to 12 months.

Founded in Menlo Park, CA in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been a west coast institution for 50 years. Round Table has grown to be a leader in the premium pizza market and focuses on serving the needs of families. The company, known for making “The Last Honest Pizza,” has a system of approximately 470 franchised and company-owned stores operating in the western U.S. with system revenues in excess of $400 million. Round Table Pizza, Inc. is a private, 100% employee-owned company with corporate offices based in Concord, California.

NEW YORK  (Restaurant News Release)  For Valentine’s Day, Ponte’s, the classic Italian waterfront anchor of Manhattan’s trendy Tribeca dining scene since 1967, embraces Old World romance and contemporary tastes with three options on Saturday, February 12 and Monday, February 14. Lovers can savor a passion-promoting three-course prix-fixe menu with a memory-making finale – seductive dessert buffet, free-flowing Prosecco and dancing to mood-inducing tunes spun by popular DJ Johnny V – for $80 per person. Alternatively, they can chart their culinary course to romance with a special a la carte menu showcasing Ponte’s classics, like the world-famous “Angry Lobster,” and still delight in the pleasures of the D&D (Dessert & Dancing) Room for an additional $25 each. Or for that same $25 per person, they can make Ponte’s D&D Room their destination after an evening spent elsewhere, relishing its pastries, cakes, petite fours, chocolate fountain, endless Prosecco (cash bar too, should the Italian bubbly not quench amorous thirsts) and dancing.

Whether they spend or end their evening at Ponte’s, couples will be treated to the restaurant’s stunning Hudson River views, gracious service, for which the Ponte family has stood for nearly 45 years, and complimentary valet parking.

Highlights of the $80 prix-fixe, in addition to access to the D&D Room’s temptations, include appetizers such as duos of shrimp, oysters and little neck clams and heart shaped ravioli filled with goat cheese, spinach and sun dried tomato. Among entree showstoppers: grilled Australian lamb chops, red wine sauce, goat cheese, mashed potatoes and string beans and grilled whole branzino, black truffle sauce sauteed broccoli and roasted potatoes.

Ponte’s will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 12 and 14 at 39 Desbrosses Street. Reservations via 212-226-4621 or on OpenTable. http://www.pontesrestaurant.com

NEW YORK  (Restaurant News Release)  For February 14th, Petite Abeille, radiating enticing coziness at its four Manhattan locations, will tempt Valentine’s Day diners of the romantic persuasion and those for whom Cupid’s big day is a dining out nightmare of overblown, over-priced prix fixe menus. Couples desirous of saluting love over a celebratory dinner can do so without feeling sinful about its cost at just $45 person, while non-lovers can savor Belgian classics from Petite Abeille’s always alluring a la carte menu. Either way, the standing Monday night policy of half-price on the city’s largest selection of Belgian beers can be embraced.            

The special Valentine’s Day menu, which enables lovers to spend more on inedible gifts for her (or him), presents three beguiling courses, starting with a choice of Lobster Ravioli, scented with tarragon sauce Americaine and garnished with crispy leeks or Salade Gourmande “Petite Abeille,” mesclun and watercress with smoked salmon, country ham, wild mushrooms, marinated beets and fresh goat cheese crouton. The entrees are either Duo of Lamb, Trapiste beer-braised shoulder and roasted herb-crusted rack with parsnip and date puree and sauteed spinach or Sauteed Striped Bass with roasted Brussels sprouts with tomato, bacon and frisee salad … all topped off by a sinful confection dubbed Chocolate Addiction.

For those simply craving a soul-satisfying meal on a cold winter’s night, there are few better options in New York City than Petite Abeille with modestly priced a la carte offerings such as Carbonnade Flamande, Flemish-style beef stew and captivating burger preparations, all served with Belgian fries … especially on Valentine’s Day.

Petite Abeille: 401 E. 20th Street, 212-727-1505; 466 Hudson Street, 212-741-6479; 44 West 17th, 212-727-2989; and 134 West Broadway, 212-791-1360. http://www.petiteabeille.com

Contact: Shelley Clark, sclark@platformcomm.com, 646-489-8582

SPARTANBURG, S.C.  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s iconic family restaurant, has unveiled its new America’s Diner brand positioning to the nation; reminding consumers that ‘America’s Diner is Always Open’ and celebrating the open and authentic diner experience that has welcomed Denny’s guests for more than 50 years. Extending well beyond its 24/7 hours of operation, the openness theme represents a renewed brand spirit for the national chain that will serve as the platform for all communications across its advertising, employees, menu and in-restaurant marketing programs.

Frances Allen, Chief Marketing Officer for Denny’s commented: “Diners are an iconic fixture in America, whether customers live around the corner or are passing through town they provide a welcome environment and genuine sense of community. As America’s only national diner chain, we are proud to showcase our rich diner heritage along with the core attributes of the Denny’s brand: openness, warmth, comfort and familiarity.”

The ‘America’s Diner is Always Open’ campaign includes the initial launch of four television spots, called “Dinersodes.” The spots, which include both 30 second and 15 second versions and began to air on January 19^th, centers around the possibilities that emerge when an environment is open in every sense of the word. The “Dinersodes” depict the open dialogue between guests and Denny’s servers as a way to communicate and dramatize the warm, familiar atmosphere that guests experience at Denny’s.

Ms. Allen continued: “This brand initiative is significant for Denny’s because it brings the company back to its roots. The “Dinersodes” showcase the open and welcoming experience that guests already enjoy at our 1,600+ restaurants and serve as our next step in recapturing the hearts and stomachs of American consumers. For Denny’s, openness is about much more than our 24/7 hours of operation, it also includes a truly diverse menu that covers all price points and dietary preferences, with the enjoyment of a ‘come as you are’ attitude that makes all guests feel right at home.”

“My goal with the ‘America’s Diner is Always Open’ campaign is to remind our regular customers of Denny’s accessibility and value-oriented menu, while also serving as a platform to introduce the next generation of Denny’s guests to the joys of classic American comfort food at whatever time of the day or night they may choose,” added Ms. Allen.

In addition to the television spots, Denny’s is incorporating the brand spirit of openness into all communications, including the development of an ‘Open Manifesto’ for all restaurant employees, encouraging them to be open to suggestions from guests and open to feedback in order to deliver better service. The openness theme will also be delivered through a redesigned website experience, social media, including Denny’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as menu design and certain in-store marketing initiatives.

Gotham CEO, Peter McGuinness, added: “This campaign emerged directly from the Denny’s brand itself. The diner experience is genuine, interactive and open. We are pleased to have our inaugural campaign capture the shift in emphasis from just talking about being open in terms of hours to being open in our attitude and embracing openness in the fullest sense. This was an exciting breakthrough for us and we’re confident that the differentiation of the in-store experience as well as the food will build the brand and drive the business.”

About Denny’s Corporation

Denny’s is one of America’s largest full-service family restaurant chains, currently operating more than 1,600 franchised, licensed, and Company-owned restaurants across the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras, Guam, Puerto Rico and New Zealand. For further information on Denny’s, including news releases, please visit the Denny’s website at www.dennys.com.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  With kickoff of Super Bowl XLV just hours away, more than 1 million Americans already are eligible to score a free large three-topping pizza if the game goes into overtime Sunday.

Papa John’s, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL and Super Bowl XLV, announced Jan. 24 that it will give away a free pizza to everyone in America if the Super Bowl goes into overtime for the first time in history. To be eligible, all consumers need to do is register for Papa John’s online customer loyalty program, My Papa Points, at www.papajohns.com, by 11:59 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 5.

“The response to our Super Bowl XLV overtime promotion has been tremendous – from consumers, media, bloggers and others, and it’s a testament to the die-hard passion America has for the highest quality football and pizza – the NFL and Papa John’s,” said Andrew Varga, Papa John’s Chief Marketing Officer. “This year’s Super Bowl is being touted as one of the most evenly matched games in years, and if it goes into overtime, Papa John’s will make history with the biggest free pizza delivery of all time.”

If Super Bowl XLV goes into overtime, My Papa Points enrollees will be rewarded the next day with 25 Papa Points – the amount of points needed to redeem a large up to three-topping pizza. Consumers can redeem the 25 Papa Points for the free pizza anytime through June 30, 2011.

Papa John’s is also enhancing the Super Bowl experience by giving away $45 Papa John’s Papa Cards every 45 seconds on Super Bowl Sunday for consumers who order online at papajohns.com between 10 a.m. and 9:59 p.m. ET. Papa John’s will randomly select one online customer every 45 seconds to win a $45 Papa Card.

Papa John’s is in the first year of a multi-year sponsorship with the NFL and Papa John’s is also the Official Pizza of the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans and Washington Redskins.

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) is the world’s third largest pizza company. For 10 of the past 11 years, consumers have rated Papa John’s No. 1 in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Papa John’s also was honored by Restaurants & Institutions Magazine (R&I) with the 2009 Gold Award for Consumers’ Choice in Chains in the pizza segment. Papa John’s is the Official Pizza Sponsor of the National Football League and Super Bowl XLV, XLVI and XLVII. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit Papa John’s at www.papajohns.com.

OVERTIME PIZZA GIVEAWAY

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends 2/5/11 at 11:59 P.M. ET. For Official Rules and complete details, visit www.papajohns.com. Sponsor: Papa John’s International, Inc. The NFL Entities (as defined in the official rules) have not offered or sponsored this Sweepstakes in any way. ©2011 NFL Properties LLC. All NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League.

45-SECOND PIZZA GIVEAWAY

NO PURCHASE OR ORDER NECESSARY. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Starts 2/6/11 at 10:00 A.M., ET and ends 2/6/11 at 9:59:59 P.M., ET. See Official Rules at www.papajohns.com. Sponsor: Papa John’s International, Inc. The NFL Entities (as defined in the official rules) have not offered or sponsored this Sweepstakes in any way. ©2011 NFL Properties LLC. All NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich.  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is counting down to kickoff this weekend and training hard to handle a rush in orders. This Sunday’s game marks the busiest day of the year for Domino’s, as football fans gather to enjoy the competition with pizza, pasta and wings – a sure win in households nationwide.

As the Green Bay and Pittsburgh football teams get ready for their biggest Sunday of the season, the Domino’s team anticipates delivering over 9 million pizza slices nationwide on game day.

“Every night in the Domino’s stores is a dress rehearsal for big days like Sunday,” said Chris Brandon, Domino’s Pizza spokesperson. “Our team is ready to tackle the anticipated rush with smart hustle and precision. We’re poised and ready to deliver a great game day meal to millions of football fans nationwide.”

To see what customers predict for Sunday’s matchup, Domino’s has been conducting a Facebook poll asking which team users thought would bring home a win on Feb. 6. As of Monday afternoon, more than 15,000 customers responded and 52 percent said they thought Green Bay would come out victorious. Consumers can still have their say by continuing to vote up until game time at http://bit.ly/DPZ_Feb6.

Domino’s Pizza Game Day Stats

Over the years, Domino’s has observed how certain game day scenarios seem to affect sales. For instance, sales tend to increase when the game is close and viewers are glued to their TVs.  Also, while both the Green Bay and Pittsburgh-area Domino’s stores will see high sales at the beginning of the game, the city of the winning team will likely see higher sales at the end of the night.

Pepperoni pizzas are America’s favorite every day, and the same should hold true for this Sunday. Domino’s anticipates almost 60 percent of pizza orders will be for pepperoni pizzas, with sausage being the second most popular topping. Meanwhile, Domino’s delivery drivers will cover up to 4 million miles this Sunday in the U.S. alone.

About Domino’s Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. Domino’s is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “DPZ.” Through its primarily locally-owned and operated franchised system, Domino’s operates a network of 9,169 franchised and Company-owned stores in the United States and over 60 international markets. The Domino’s Pizza® brand, named a Megabrand by Advertising Age magazine, had global retail sales of over $5.6 billion in 2009, comprised of nearly $3.1 billion domestically and over $2.5 billion internationally. During the third quarter of 2010, the Domino’s Pizza® brand had global retail sales of nearly $1.4 billion, comprised of over $747 million domestically and nearly $650 million internationally. In June 2010, Pizza Today, the leading publication of the pizza industry, named Domino’s its “Chain of the Year” – making the company a two-time winner of the honor, which it previously received in 2003. Domino’s has expanded its menu significantly since 2008 to include Oven Baked Sandwiches and BreadBowl Pasta™, and in 2009 debuted its ‘Inspired New Pizza’ – a permanent change to its hand-tossed product, reinvented from the crust up with new sauce, cheese and garlic-seasoned crust.

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RICHARDSON, Texas  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  Wingstop is flying high in Miami. Due to the popularity of its stores in the South Florida area, Wingstop has launched an expansion campaign designed to add 20 additional locations over the next several years. And the chain is offering incentives to help new franchisees join the Wingstop system.

The expansion effort begins with an open house Feb. 16-17 where franchise prospects will have an opportunity to learn about Wingstop’s plans and meet one-on-one with company executives.

Wingstop currently has 11 franchised owned and operated locations throughout Miami-Fort Lauderdale, and, based on the success of those stores, believes the area is ready for more. The company is currently offering a franchise incentive campaign designed to offer qualified franchise candidates an introductory franchise fee and royalty fee.

“Our South Florida restaurants have a very loyal fan following with a lot of potential for expansion,” said David Vernon, vice president of franchise sales for Wingstop. “That, coupled with the simple operating platform of cooked-to-order wings and fresh-cut fries makes Wingstop an ideal concept for entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators.”

With a sole focus on cooked-to-order chicken wings, the Texas-based company was founded in 1994 and began franchising in 1997. Today Wingstop has more than 475 stores open nationwide and in Mexico with a menu that continues to keep the emphasis on traditional and boneless wings sauced and tossed in nine proprietary flavors including Original Hot, Lemon Pepper and Garlic Parmesan, and side dishes like fresh-cut, seasoned fries.

Wingstop was recently recognized by Technomic as one of the 10 fastest-growing concepts in the U.S., ranked #71 on the 2011 Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 and #48 on the 2011 AllBusiness AllStar list.

Event registration: To schedule a one-on-one meeting with a Wingstop executive, please contact Steve Sweetman at ssweetman@wingstop.com, 919-870-7860 or visit www.wingstopfranchise.com.

About Wingstop

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Wingstop has more than 475 restaurants open across the United States and Mexico. With a sole focus on made-to-order chicken wings, the Wingstop menu features nine wing flavors including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. Wings are made fresh, cooked-to-order and customers can also choose from homemade side dishes including Wingstop’s award winning fresh-cut seasoned fries. Wingstop has experienced more than seven consecutive years of positive sales increases, received multiple American Business Awards, was crowned Wing King at the National Buffalo Wing Festival and has been voted ‘best wings’ by outlets across the country. Troy Aikman, three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback, has served as the chain’s national spokesman since 2003. Wingstop was acquired in 2010 by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that specializes in business and consumer service companies with attractive growth prospects and revenues ranging from $20 million to $1.0 billion. For more information, visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstopfranchise.com.

CANTON, Mass.  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., the parent company of two of the world’s most recognized brands, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that in fiscal 2010 it opened 800 global net new Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins locations, bringing its total points of distribution to 16,193 in 52 countries.

The Company’s 2010 growth includes 574 net new locations for Dunkin’ Donuts, which continues to be at the forefront of the QSR industry as one of the world’s fastest growing brands. During the year, Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. also signed an additional 226 new domestic development agreements, representing a 50 percent increase in agreements over 2009.

“Last year was a tremendous growth year for Dunkin’ Brands and for Dunkin’ Donuts in particular, which opened 206 net new restaurants in the U.S. alone,” said Nigel Travis, Chief Executive Officer, Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. and President, Dunkin’ Donuts. “We have an incredible community of franchisees who provide guests with a great experience on a daily basis and who are important contributors to our brand’s growth.  In 2010, the majority of new Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. restaurants and a significant number of new development agreements came from existing franchisees, which we believe shows tremendous confidence in the brand.”

In 2010, Dunkin’ Donuts signed multi-store development agreements in 29 U.S. markets, including Milwaukee, Detroit, Tallahassee, Nashville and Chicago, among others.  New restaurants opened in Raleigh, Tampa, Baltimore and other cities around the country.  Additionally, in 2010 over 450 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants were remodeled to reflect the brand’s new design image.

Dunkin’ Brands today also announced certain preliminary financial results for fiscal 2010, which ended on Dec. 25, 2010. The Company expects to report global system-wide sales for fiscal 2010 of approximately $7.7 billion compared to $7.2 billion for fiscal 2009. This represents approximately a seven percent year-over-year increase. The Company also expects to report total revenues for fiscal 2010 in the range of approximately $575 million to $580 million compared to $538 million for fiscal 2009, an increase of approximately seven percent.

Increases in both global system-wide sales and Dunkin’ Brands revenues for fiscal 2010 are primarily attributable to growth in royalty payments, driven by Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. comparable same-store sales growth (which includes stores open for 54 weeks or more), Baskin-Robbins international sales and global store development.

Same-store sales growth for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S., which represents more than 70 percent of Dunkin Brand’s system-wide sales, increased 2.3 percent for fiscal 2010 compared to fiscal 2009 and 4.7 percent for the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  This increase is attributable to the continued growth in Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. beverage sales as well as new product introductions.    

Additionally, Dunkin’ Brands said today that it is proposing to re-price its outstanding $1.25 billion term loan.  The consummation of the re-pricing is subject to market and other customary conditions.  

“As a result of a disciplined, operations-focused approach to supporting our franchised business, strong marketing, innovative new product introductions and industry-leading net new store development, I am pleased to report that 2010 was a strong year for Dunkin’ Brands,” concluded Travis. “The proposed re-pricing of our outstanding term loan debt will enable us to take advantage of a favorable lending market and achieve significant interest savings while maintaining our current capital structure. This should contribute further to our profitability. We believe our strong momentum going into 2011, enhanced by the debt re-pricing, and coupled with our powerful brands, attractive franchise model, and strong cash flow, positions us well for the future.”  

The financial information included above for the fiscal year ended Dec. 25, 2010, is unaudited, subject to completion, reflects our current best estimates and may be revised as a result of management’s further review of our results. During the course of the preparation of our consolidated annual financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended Dec. 25, 2010, we may identify items that require us to make material adjustments to the preliminary financial information presented above.

About Dunkin’ Brands, Inc.

With 16,193 points of distribution in 52 countries worldwide, Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. is renowned for its leadership in the quick quality category. At the end of 2010, Dunkin’ Brands’ nearly 100 percent franchised business model included 9,760 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and 6,433 Baskin-Robbins restaurants, and the Company had system-wide sales of approximately $7.7 billion. Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. is headquartered in Canton, Mass. For more information, visit www.dunkinbrands.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements.  These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors including the failure to achieve financial results within the estimated ranges set forth above and the failure to consummate the proposed term loan re-pricing as well as potential changes in market conditions that could cause actual results to differ materially.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

ATLANTA  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  In preparation for this Sunday, February 6th, Hooters locations across the country are getting ready for customers to consume over 2 Million Hooters Hot Wings during the Big Game.

Wings are the number 1 item on the menu during a typical week at Hooters.  If history holds true, this Sunday will be the highest sales day for Hooters, To-Go and from customers catching the game from the 450 restaurants around the world.

“Every survey you see says wings are one of the most popular staples for any Super Sunday diet,” said Mike McNeil, the VP of Marketing for Hooters of America, LLC.  ”We love it because our stores are full and wings are flying out the door.”

Guests are also invited to their favorite Hooters restaurant to watch the game this Sunday and enter for a chance to drive home with a brand new TV.  One lucky football fan in each of their 380 U.S. restaurants will be going home with a 42″ HDTV the night of the Big Game. This is the 5th year that Hooters has run this annual promotion.  

Hooters of America, LLC is the franchisor and operator of over 450 Hooters restaurants in 44 states and 29 foreign countries.  The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida.  Hooters is well-known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters nearly world famous chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls.  For more information about Hooters visit www.Hooters.com or follow us at www.twitter.com/Hooters or www.Facebook.com/Hooters.

CANTON, Mass.  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  With Valentine’s Day approaching, Dunkin’ Donuts wants you to put their heart in your hands. Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s everyday, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, has introduced the new Cupid’s Choice heart-shaped donut, the brand’s first-ever shaped donut and a sweet new way for sweethearts to show their love this season.

The Cupid’s Choice Donut is a heart-shaped yeast shell donut filled with Bavarian Kreme, topped with strawberry icing and a festive mix of pink, white and red heart-shaped sprinkles. Chocolate lovers can also try the Cupid’s Cocoa Donut, a heart-shaped chocolate yeast shell donut, filled with jelly, topped with chocolate icing and decorated with pink, white and red heart-shaped sprinkles. Made from a special new chocolate yeast mix recipe developed by Dunkin’ Donuts’ renowned culinary team, the Cupid’s Cocoa Donut has a light and airy texture compared to a traditional chocolate cake donut. Both donuts will be available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide through the end of February for a suggested retail price of 89 cents each. To make this Valentine’s Day even sweeter, select restaurants will also offer a new half-dozen donut box featuring a clear window perfect for showcasing all your favorite donut varieties.

February is “Chocolate Lovers Month” at Dunkin’ Donuts, with participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants serving a variety of new cocoa donuts, along with the new Chocolate Chip Bagel Twist, and returning favorites such as the Triple Chocolate Muffin and Mocha Swirl Lattes.  

For another sweet offering, throughout the month of February, Dunkin’ Donuts and American Express have introduced the new “SweetLife Sweepstakes.” From Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, every time Dunkin’ Donuts guests use their American Express® Card at a participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant they will be automatically entered for a chance to win an array of prizes, including a VIP Trip for four to Universal Orlando® Resort, tickets for admission to both Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, a full year of Air Travel on JetBlue®, free Dunkin’ Donuts coffee for one year or free Dunkin’ Donuts Cards. To find out more details, including how to enter without a purchase, consumers can visit www.DunkinDonuts.com/sweetliferules.

Additionally, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dunkin’ Brands’ Executive Chef Stan Frankenthaler has whipped up a quick and easy dessert, the “Cocoa Donut Grilled Cheese,” featuring Dunkin’ Donuts’ Cocoa Donut. A perfect treat to make for your sweetheart, the “Cocoa Donut Grilled Cheese” looks and tastes indulgent, but is only approximately 330 calories. A short video of Chef Stan demonstrating how to prepare this dessert can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZT9jEAnIy8.

About Dunkin’ Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite everyday, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the regular/decaf coffee, iced coffee, hot flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for four years running. The company has more than 9,700 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. In 2010, Dunkin’ Donuts’ global system-wide sales were $6.0 billion. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

DALLAS  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  Chili’s® Grill & Bar is giving a free Brownie Sundae to all 675,000-plus of the brand’s Facebook fans to celebrate the social site’s seventh birthday. The coupon will be available starting Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 a.m. CST via a post on Chili’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Chilis. This nationwide tasty treat is valid at participating locations and gives Chili’s Facebook fans a birthday present to satisfy any sweet tooth. To redeem the dessert offer, guests can either print off the coupon or display the code via their smart phones to a Chili’s server. This special which runs through Thursday, Feb. 10, rewards guests with a weeklong birthday celebration in honor of Facebook.

“Facebook gives us a fun, interactive way to engage our guests and connect with them beyond the four walls of our restaurants,” said Nicole Cochran, marketing director for Chili’s Grill & Bar. “Members of the Chili’s e-mail club receive a Brownie Sundae as a present on their birthday, and in this same spirit, we’re giving our Facebook community this unique gift.”

In addition to this exclusive offer, fans who “Like” Chili’s on Facebook can now participate in weekly gift card giveaways, trivia questions and special social media coupons as well as receive sneak peeks for the latest announcements regarding Chili’s deals and promotions. For early access to Chili’s Facebook birthday coupon, click here http://bit.ly/gQi5BQ.  

About Chili’s Grill & Bar

Chili’s Grill & Bar is the flagship brand of Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining. Chili’s offers a fun, energetic atmosphere and a distinct, fresh mix of grilled American favorites at more than 1,500 locations in 30 countries and two territories. Brinker’s wholly-owned restaurant brands include Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®. Brinker also holds a minority investment in Romano’s Macaroni Grill®. Follow news about Chili’s on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chilis, @Chilis on Twitter and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/chilis. For additional information, please visit www.chilis.com.

TAMPA, Fla.  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  Outback Steakhouse is inviting customers to share a Sweetheart Meal with someone special this Valentine’s weekend. Available at one down under price, this shared dinner for two includes a Bloomin’ Onion; two Outback Special® Sirloins; choice of freshly made sides and signature salad per person; and a slice of Classic Cheesecake.
 
When:

Valentine’s Weekend
Friday–Monday (February 11–14, 2011)
 
Where:

Available Nationwide*.  Please visit www.outback.com for locations and pricing.
 
Fresh Offerings:

In Australia there’s a fresh take on life. At Outback that fresh spirit inspires everything. All menu items are made fresh daily and cooked to order with only the best ingredients. All food is made with the highest quality ingredients, sourced from around the world. Delicious crave-able dishes are made fresh to order, just the way you like it. It’s always fresh in the Outback! 
 
About Outback:

Outback Steakhouse was again voted #1 Best Steak in the 2010 Zagat Survey of National Full-Service Restaurant Chains for the second consecutive year. Outback Steakhouse starts fresh every day to create the flavors that our mates crave. Best known for grilled steaks, chicken and seafood, Outback also offers a wide variety of crisp salads and freshly made soups and sides. New creations and grilled classics are made from scratch daily using only the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world. For more information, please visit www.outback.com or http://www.facebook.com/outback.
 
* No substitutions.  Pricing and product participation will vary by location.

NEWARK, N.J.  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  Cheeburger Cheeburger, first started in Sanibel Island, Florida, will open at the Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal A, on Saturday, February 5th as part of the corporate EXPRESS concept. The Newark location will be the seventh airport that Cheeburger Cheeburger operates in, also providing services to two universities and two travel plazas within the United States.

The on-the-go location will cater to the time-sensitive traveler, delivering an abbreviated menu from the traditional franchise format. Dick Moore, Cheeburger Cheeburger’s Director of New Business Development, said, “Airports are a great way for us to showcase our quality to a global community. Our strategic food and beverage partnerships allow us to deliver fresher, healthier food in a quick and casual environment.” A few of the menu items include an all-natural burger in three sizes, a grilled chicken breast sandwich, fresh-cut fries, a grilled chicken salad and 10 premium ice cream shake flavors. Breakfast options will also be available through the EXPRESS menu.

The 25 year-old restaurant franchise organization successfully opened 12 full-service locations throughout the country in 2010 and will have 11 more opening soon, including the first Cheeburger Cheeburger franchise in Quebec, Canada. Current airport locations include Richmond International, Cleveland Hopkins International, JFK International, Tucson International, Orlando/Sanford and the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. “We continue to grow because our business model is diversified. We have our EXPRESS concept as well as full-service restaurants, but we know that even when a customer is rushed they still value a better burger,” said Moore.

The organization partnered with Westfield Development and Areas USA in 2010 for the Newark Airport location. Areas USA and Cheeburger Cheeburger previously collaborated on two Florida Turnpike locations that opened in 2009. Sam Lundy, the organization’s president stated, “We know a customer has many choices when deciding where to eat. Some want to relax, some need to hurry but they all want fresh. Whether at the airport or on the street, we have chosen some of the best operators and suppliers in the country to make the gourmet burger experience a success.”

Formed in 1986, Cheeburger Cheeburger Restaurants, Inc. is currently located in 20 states; featuring an Invent Your Own Taste menu through a franchise format. Visit the Cheeburger Cheeburger Inc. website at http://www.cheeburger.com.