New Restaurants at Fort Dix and Fort Leonard Wood Commence String of Openings this Year

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  Soldiers and military families stationed at Fort Dix and Fort Leonard Wood can now enjoy the taste of warm, home style meals from Boston Market with the opening of new restaurants at each installation. The new openings are a continuation of a partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (“Exchange”) created in 2014.

Boston Market has opened nine Exchange locations in the past eighteen months, including the following five locations opened in 2016:

• Fort Gordon – 38200 Third Avenue, Ft. Gordon, GA 30905
• Fort Dix / McGuire Air Force Base – 3452 Broidy Ave., Ft. Dix, NJ 08641
• Fort Benning – 4110 Moseby Street, Ft. Jackson, SC 29207
• Fort Leonard Wood – 689 Nebraska Ave., Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473
• Fort Stewart – 2799 Rose Street, Ft. Meade, MD 20755

“Boston Market is honored to serve delicious, home-cooked meals to the most deserving of individuals – the Airmen, Soldiers and military families who sacrifice to protect our country,” said George Michel, CEO of Boston Market (a.k.a. “The Big Chicken”).  “Expansion continues to be our priority, and the openings this year at Fort Benning, Fort Dix, Fort Gordon, Fort Stewart, and Fort Leonard Wood are one excellent example of how we intend to grow for years to come.”

Service members stationed at these installations can opt to dine in the Exchange food court or take a meal home to enjoy with their families. Boston Market prides itself on providing families with an opportunity to connect over real food that is carefully prepared, affordable and without compromise. In addition to its famous signature Rotisserie Chicken, Boston Market offers a healthful menu with more than 100 meals 550 calories or less.

Beyond taking restaurants to military bases, Boston Market is also making it a priority to recruit former service members to join its ranks. In particular, Boston Market is collaborating with military placement and transition offices and utilizing military and veteran job posting boards to attract prospective candidates.

For more information, visit BostonMarket.com.

Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 30 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 456 locations nationwide. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, all natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made-from-scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new, healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same-day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and isdirected by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases, please visit our website or follow @ExchangePAO on Twitter.

Contact:
Courtney Suthoff
FleishmanHillard
314-982-1776
courtney.suthoff@fleishman.com

Restaurant Chain Proves Home Style Food can be Healthy and Convenient

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  This National Nutrition Month®, Americans are encouraged to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right” by focusing on all aspects of mindful eating. For healthy eaters overwhelmed with meal planning, Boston Market® simplifies the process with a variety of tools – including its “150 Ways to Eat Right” list, which features 150 home style meal combinations that are full of flavor at 550 calories or less.

The “550 Calories or Less” menu features complete meals – including fan favorite Market Bowls for only $6.99*. Entrees can include boneless rotisserie chicken or roasted turkey topped with gravy, while flavorful side dishes range from steamed vegetables to mashed potatoes and cornbread.

“Today’s health-conscious consumers are pressed for time – and in need of nutritious meal options that they feel good about eating and serving loved ones on-the-go,” said Boston Market CEO George Michel, also known as The Big Chicken. “That’s why we’ve designed a flavorful menu that helps guests reduce their sodium and caloric intake while enjoying their favorite home style foods.”

The national restaurant chain strives to provide busy consumers with real food that’s carefully prepared, affordable and without compromise. The cornerstone of its wholesome food platform, rotisserie chicken, is cooked with signature marinade and a method that allows the fat to drip away, leaving a lean, moist source of protein. During National Nutrition Month, Boston Market is encouraging guests to eat healthier with a Half Chicken Special for $8.49 – which includes a half signature, rotisserie roasted chicken, two sides and fresh baked cornbread.

Boston Market has completed a number of initiatives to help guide guests’ healthy dining decisions:

Sodium Reduction – Boston Market removed salt shakers from tables in all its restaurants and has reduced sodium levels in all menu items by 15 percent or more.

Recipe Library – For the home chef looking for time-saving hacks, Boston Market provides delicious recipes to dress up menu items with a few simple ingredients.

Nutrition Calculator – An interactive Nutrition Calculator allows guests to custom-build Boston Market meals online and review their nutritional values.

Allergen Menu – An Allergen Menu feature helps guests with dietary restrictions (such as gluten intolerance) identify the menu items they can enjoy.

150 Ways to Eat Right – A list of savory Boston Market entrees and side items that can be combined to create a meal with 550 calories or less.

Consumers can access nutritional information and recipes at www.BostonMarket.com.

Boston Market was awarded a HALO Award by QSR Magazine in 2014 for its meaningful contributions to a healthy, active lifestyle for consumers. The restaurant is also a proud participant in the National Restaurant Association’s “Kids LiveWell” program and a strategic partner of the United States Department of Agriculture “MyPlate” program.

For additional information, visit BostonMarket.com.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 30 years with quality, home-style meals at a convenient value in 456 locations nationwide. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, all natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home-style sides and made-from-scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same-day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

* Prices may vary in some restaurants.

Popular fast casual restaurant chain is offering a complete Holiday Heat & Serve Meal for 12 for $109.99

Nearly all Boston Market restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  Boston Market announced it has achieved a nearly 100 percent increase in Thanksgiving sales over the past five years*.

“People today are busier than ever, and when faced with time limitations during the holidays, many would rather spend their time enjoying friends and families, than spending hours cooking and cleaning in the kitchen,” said George Michel, CEO of Boston Market. “Our mission is to take the stress out of the holidays by providing quality holiday meals that taste homemade – all for a great price.”

According to an annual holiday survey from Boston Market, the trend of using prepared foods in Thanksgiving meals continues to increase – with nearly half of all consumers planning to use prepared foods this holiday season.

The survey also found that while 86 percent of consumers enjoy the overall meal experience, the two greatest pain points are shopping for the meal and cleaning up afterward.

“Recently the Department of Commerce released new data showing that this year, for the first time, Americans are spending more money dining out than on buying groceries,” said Michel. “Over the past five years, we’ve gained consumer’s trust by providing a variety of innovative holiday meal options at prices people can feel good about.”

All 453 Boston Market restaurants nationwide, excluding its food court locations, will be open on Thanksgiving Day (hours vary by location) and will offer guests a variety of holiday meal options, including:

• Heat & Serve Holiday Meals: Meals for 4 to 12, turkey or ham. The Holiday Experts® at Boston Market will handle all the cooking and seasoning. Guests can purchase a whole roasted turkey meal for 12 – including one whole turkey, spinach artichoke dip, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry walnut relish, vegetable stuffing, dinner rolls and two whole pies for only $109.99.
• Thanksgiving Day Meal: For those who plan to dine out or who need last-minute side items, Boston Market offers holiday favorites like the Thanksgiving Day Meal, which features roasted turkey breast or chicken with two home style sides, fresh baked cornbread and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie.
• Hot & Ready Catered Buffets: Whether you need a holiday meal for the family or office, Boston Market will take care of every detail and even deliver the feast.
• A la Carte: If you need more mashed potatoes, burn the pumpkin pie or are simply pressed for time in the kitchen, Boston Market has all the sides and desserts you need for a stress-free holiday.

To help with last minute planning, The Holiday Experts® will accept Heat & Serve and catering orders for Thanksgiving Day until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25. In addition to online ordering via www.bostonmarket.com, orders can also be placed by calling 866-977-9090.

For additional information, visit www.bostonmarket.com/holiday.

* Includes 2015 sales data thus far; catering sales are excluded.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 30 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 453 locations nationwide. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same-day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes. For more information, visit www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket  on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

New Restaurant at Fort Jackson Marks the Company’s Third Military Base Opening

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  When our nation’s soldiers leave home to serve their country, it’s hard to say goodbye to time spent with family and friends over warm, home style-cooked meals. In an effort to bring a taste of home to our service members, Boston Market has teamed up with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) to open restaurants on military bases across the country.

This month, the Exchange opened a Boston Market restaurant at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, its third on a military installation. Fort Jackson is the largest and most active Initial Entry Training Center in the U.S. Army, training more than 45,000 soldiers every year. The new Fort Jackson restaurant is located at 4110 Moseby St. in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

The restaurant opening at Fort Jackson is part of a new expansion effort for Boston Market. Last year, the company signed an agreement with the Exchange to open Boston Market restaurants on military bases, including Fort Meade in Maryland and Fort Bliss in Texas, both of which opened last fall. Additional restaurants are planned for the remainder of 2015.

“We’ve had four great years of same-restaurant sales increases, and we’re growing again, so expanding is a key pillar for success,” said George Michel, CEO of Boston Market (a.k.a. “The Big Chicken”). “We make it a priority to support service members and their families, and we’re glad we can bring a taste of home to soldiers, one meal at a time.”

Beyond taking restaurants to military installations, Boston Market is also recruiting former service members to join its ranks. In particular, Boston Market is collaborating with military placement and transition offices and utilizing military and veteran job posting boards to attract prospective candidates.

In addition to the military base locations opened by the Exchange, Boston Market plans to open six company-owned restaurants this year in areas like New York and Florida. Boston Market is on a mission to deliver an experience to customers that is “All Good”. Launched last month, the “All Good” campaign is about highlighting in a bold way what sets Boston Market apart – great food, great service and great people.

For more information, visit www.bostonmarket.com.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 30 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 456 locations nationwide. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same-day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

About The Army & Air Force Exchange Service

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.  To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website or follow @ExchangePAO on Twitter.

Contact:
Paul Spooner
FleishmanHillard
314-982-8745
paul.spooner@fleishman.com

National Fast Casual Chain to Offer Signature Rotisserie Chicken and Slow Braised Pulled Pork Meal Starting at $10.99

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  Ready, shreddy, eat! After a year of researching, testing and perfecting, Boston Market® announced the addition of Slow Braised Pulled Pork to its menu for a limited time only.

“With the popularity of pork at an all-time high, the new offering makes Boston Market the first national fast casual restaurant in the United States to serve Rotisserie Chicken paired with Slow Braised Pulled Pork,” said George Michel (a.k.a. “The Big Chicken”), CEO of Boston Market. “After introducing St. Louis Style Ribs in 2013, we were eager to offer another pork meal on our menu. Like all of our food, it’s a wholesome and homestyle meal that is the perfect complement to our signature rotisserie chicken, and I am certain our guests will love it as much as we do.”

Available now through May 31, the new Slow Braised Pulled Pork is first seared, and then braised in its own natural juices for hours until it is so tender it falls apart. Guests can then choose to have it topped with either a traditional Zesty Sweet BBQ or Garlic Citrus Sauce for a more contemporary flavor. Meal choices include:

• Slow Braised Pulled Pork paired with Signature Rotisserie Chicken Platter, served with two classic sides and homemade cornbread – $10.99
• Slow Braised Pulled Pork Platter, served with two classic sides and homemade cornbread – Regular $8.29; Large $9.29
• Pulled Pork Sandwich Served on White or Multi-Grain Artisan Bread – $7.29

Pulled Pork will also be served a la carte and in family meals as well as through catering.

“We attribute our continued success to our commitment to the things that matter – our food, our guests and our employees,” said Michel. “By listening to both our employees and consumers, we are constantly innovating the menu to become more contemporary and relevant. The introduction of our new Slow Braised Pulled Pork meal is an example of following key food trends and selecting delicious menu items that our guests expect from us.”

For more information, visit www.bostonmarket.com.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 28 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 456 locations nationwide. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, sameday orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes.

National Fast Casual Chain to Offer $10.99 BOGO Meal Deal*

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  Here’s one bill both sides of the aisle can agree upon: Boston Market®, known for its signature rotisserie chicken, will serve up a tasty ‘buy one, get one free’ tax relief deal – just in time for Tax Day.

On April 15, guests can visit one of the more than 450 Boston Market restaurants across the country to receive this special ‘buy one, get one free’ offer on Individuals Meals, including favorites like Chicken, Turkey and Meatloaf, as well as a brand new dish, Slow Braised Pulled Pork, that will debut later this month. Each meal is served with two classic sides and fresh, homemade cornbread.

Like the 1099 tax form, guests can select from Individual Meal pairings such as the new Slow Braised Pulled Pork and signature Rotisserie Chicken, for just $10.99 and receive the second Individual Meal for free.

“At Boston Market, we know our guests appreciate a good value for great quality food, especially during a stressful time like tax season,” said George Michel (a.k.a. “The Big Chicken”), CEO of Boston Market. “Tax deadlines and forms like the 1099 may not be enjoyable, but great food at an affordable price always is, and that’s something we can offer everyone.”

No coupon is needed to enjoy the offer, which is available at all Boston Market restaurants on April 15, 2015.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

*Discounted meal of equal or lesser value than meal purchased. Offer valid with any Individual Meal, Whole Sandwich, Whole Sandwich Combo, Salad Bowl, or Market Bowl. Valid only at participating Boston Market restaurants. Premium sides available for an additional charge at participating locations; not included in the buy one, get one free Tax Day promotion. Not valid with any other coupons, discounts, specials, reduced price offers or the 2 for $20 promotion. Not redeemable for cash or gift card purchase. Not applicable for catering orders, grocery items, home delivery or kids meals. Applicable taxes paid by bearer. Not available for online ordering. Limitations apply.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 28 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 456 locations nationwide. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, sameday orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes.

Home Style Chain Also Teams Up with Princess Cruises® to Offer Guests a Chance to Win a Dream Cruise in Its “Cruise in to Win” Sweepstakes

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  The winter doldrums may be upon us, but the comfort and warmth of a hot, home style meal (for two) is just around the corner at your nearest Boston Market. The restaurant –famous for its fresh, never frozen rotisserie chicken – today announced its limited time only “2 for $20 Complete Meal Deal,” as well as the launch of the “Cruise in to Win” sweepstakes in partnership with Princess Cruises.

Available now through April 2, the meal deal includes two Individual Meals, two drinks and two desserts for only $20. Each Individual Meal comes with a main course option such as rotisserie chicken or turkey, two classic sides and a freshly baked piece of cornbread. Boston Market offers guests a variety of healthful options as well, including over 150 Individual Meals at 550 calories or less.

“Our 2 for $20 Complete Meal Deal allows our guests to bring a friend or family member along to enjoy a high-quality meal, complete with dessert, at a great value,” said Sara Bittorf, Chief Brand Officer at Boston Market. “We’re also excited to offer guests an even sweeter reason to dine with us through our ‘Cruise in to Win’ sweepstakes in partnership with Princess Cruises.”

From now until April 5, guests have a chance to win a 7-day dream Princess Cruises Vacation for four, including airfare, to the Caribbean.

“Princess Cruises is marking its 50th anniversary year in 2015 which makes it a very special time to cruise with us,” said Gordon Ho, Senior Vice President, Marketing and North American Sales at Princess Cruises. “The lucky winners of this sweepstakes will get to cruise to some of our most popular destinations and enjoy many not-to-be-missed experiences celebrating our golden year.”

Two runners-up in the “Cruise in to Win” sweepstakes will receive a 3-to-5 day getaway from either Los Angeles or Ft. Lauderdale, and two third-prize winners will receive a Nikon camera package.

No purchase necessary. Open to legal U.S. residents 21 years of age or older. Ends 4/5/2015. For Official Rules, visit www.BostonMarket.com/CruiseInToWin.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, introduced rotisserie chicken to fast casual dining and has given time back to busy families and individuals for 30 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 457 nationwide locations. Boston Market food is made with ingredients selected with great care to deliver freshness, quality and taste – including fresh vegetables hand cut daily and fresh, never frozen all-natural chicken.  The all-natural chicken is prepared using a signature rotisserie cooking method that caramelizes the skin and allows for the fat to drip away, leaving a lean, moist and delicious source of protein. Committed to healthful dining, Boston Market has reduced sodium levels and offers more than 150 meal combinations containing 550 calories or less. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, sameday delivery service for orders for corporate and personal events of all sizes. Boston Market also prides itself on service excellence and is proud to offer guests a warm and friendly experience every day.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

About Princess Cruises

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE: CUK).

Home Style Chain’s Meals Among the Lowest Calorie Options in the Fast-Casual Category

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  Resolving to eat healthier and spend less money in the New Year are not easy tasks, but Boston Market is helping consumers do both this year with its “150 Ways to Eat Right” menu of more than 150 meal combinations that are 550 calories or less. The 550 calories or less menu includes the restaurant’s popular Market Bowls for only $6.99*, as well as several gluten-free options – making Boston Market a great stop for both financial and nutritional resolutions.

Boston Market offers healthful menu items for guests looking for great tasting, wholesome food they can feel good about eating and serving their family and friends. The 550 calories or less menu is one of the largest of its kind among fast-casual restaurants, and includes a variety of delicious and satisfying entrees and sides – including fan favorites like cornbread and more adventurous flavors like Honey Habanero and Sweet Thai Chili Sauce.

“Consumers are increasingly turning to restaurants for healthier meal solutions that match their personal food preferences,” said Sara Bittorf, Chief Brand Officer at Boston Market. “We offer more than 150 meals 550 calories or less, and our menu is designed to help guests enjoy lower calorie options that are still filling and taste great.”

Health-conscious guests can visit www.BostonMarket.com to find the following information and tools to help guide their dining decisions:

• 150 Ways to Eat Right – A complete list of all Boston Market meals 550 calories or less.

• Nutrition Calculator – An interactive Nutrition Calculator allows guests to custom-build Boston Market meals online and obtain their nutritional values.

• Allergen Menu – An Allergen Menu feature helps guests with dietary restrictions (such as gluten intolerance) identify the menu items they can eat.

At Boston Market, food is made with ingredients selected with great care to deliver freshness, quality and taste – including daily hand-cut vegetables and 100 percent fresh, never frozen chicken. The all-natural chicken, prepared fresh hourly, using their signature rotisserie cooking method, caramelizes the skin and allows for the fat to drip away, leaving a lean and moist chicken that has been the cornerstone of the healthful platform.

In late 2014, Food News Media, publisher of QSR and FSR magazines, awarded Boston Market the inaugural HALO Award, which honors restaurant chains that have made meaningful contributions to a healthy, active lifestyle for consumers.

Additionally, Boston Market has removed salt shakers from tables in all its restaurants and has reduced sodium levels in all Boston Market signature items by 20 percent and in all menu items by 15 percent. Boston Market is also a proud participant in the National Restaurant Association’s “Kids LiveWell” program and a strategic partner of the United States Department of Agriculture “MyPlate” program.

For additional information, visit BostonMarket.com.

* Prices may vary in some restaurants.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 28 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 460 nationwide locations. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same?day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

The Holiday Experts® Expect to Serve One Million Meals on Thanksgiving Day

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Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  You might want to quiz Grandma this Thanksgiving about those “secret family recipe” mashed potatoes. A new survey conducted by Boston Market finds that not only will almost half of this year’s holiday hosts use prepared foods as part of their Thanksgiving meal, but almost one-third would also have no problem taking credit for a dish their guests liked.

Overall, survey results pointed to friends, family and food as the most important elements of Thanksgiving – with a strong focus on tradition, not nutrition. Consumers are even more willing than last year to spend on quality food for their guests– with expected budget rising from $133.07 in 2013 to $146.01 in 2014. Sixty-two percent of people believe the meal is the most important aspect of the holiday, and even more (64 percent) do not give much thought to the nutritional implications of what they eat on Thanksgiving.

Although serving traditional, comforting Thanksgiving dishes is considered a requirement, people are choosing time with guests over time in the kitchen, with more than half of all respondents saying they trust prepared foods from restaurants enough to serve them on their Thanksgiving table. The majority of hosts (60 percent) are also at least somewhat open to trying new Thanksgiving recipes based on current food trends.

Boston Market offers solutions for guests who like to supplement their own cooking with a few prepared sides or for those who would rather avoid the kitchen entirely. Restaurant locations will open for part of Thanksgiving Day and close early so that employees can make it home for their own celebrations.

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for the fast-casual restaurant, which served more than 1 million customers at its 460 locations last Thanksgiving Day alone. Boston Market has long-established holiday chops – last year, the company served more than 41,000 whole turkeys, nearly 3 million pounds of mashed potatoes and more than 13 million pieces of cornbread in November and December.

“So many Thanksgiving memories take place around the dinner table, and it’s important to us that our guests be able to share familiar, home style dishes with friends and family – without missing all the special moments because they’re stuck in the kitchen,” said George Michel, CEO of Boston Market (a.k.a. “The Big Chicken”). “At Boston Market, we serve holiday staples every day, so our guests can trust us to be a part of their special meal.”

Boston Market is offering guests a variety of holiday meal options this season, including:

• Heat & Serve Holiday Meals: Meals for four or 12, turkey or ham, The Holiday Experts® at Boston Market will handle all the cooking and seasoning. This year, diners can purchase a whole roasted turkey meal for 12 – including one whole turkey, spinach artichoke dip, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry walnut relish, vegetable stuffing, dinner rolls and two whole pies for only $99.99.
• Thanksgiving Day Meal: For those who plan to dine out or who need last-minute side items, all Boston Market restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day (hours vary by location) and offer holiday favorites like the Thanksgiving Day Meal, which features roasted turkey breast or chicken with two home style sides, freshly baked cornbread and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie for $11.99.
• Hot & Ready Catered Buffets: Whether you need a holiday meal for the family or office, Boston Market will take care of every detail, and even deliver the feast.
• A la Carte: If you need more mashed potatoes, need to pick up a pumpkin pie on the way to grandma’s house, are simply pressed for time in the kitchen or do not trust yourself making gravy, Boston Market has all the sides and desserts you need for a worry-free holiday.

To assist guests during Thanksgiving week, each Boston Market location will also designate two crewmembers as Holiday Ambassadors. These knowledgeable ambassadors will welcome guests and help ensure they have a pleasant in-restaurant experience.

Boston Market has also partnered with Lisa Leslie, WNBA Hall of Famer, co-host of CBS’s new all-female sports show ”We Need To Talk”, and avid cook and entertainer, to develop holiday tips and easy-to-prepare recipes incorporating home style sides from Boston Market.

To help with last minute planning, The Holiday Experts® will accept Heat & Serve and catering orders for Thanksgiving Day until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. In addition to online ordering via www.bostonmarket.com, orders can also be placed by calling 866-977-9090.

For additional information, visit bostonmarket.com. Consumers can also visit Boston Market’s Celebration Hub at celebrationhub.bostonmarket.com.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for more than 25 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 460 nationwide locations. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same?day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

Contact:
Molly Hulsey
FleishmanHillard
314-982-0287
molly.hulsey@fleishman.com

Signature Rotisserie Chicken Creates a Better-Tasting Burger Done the Boston Market Way

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  As the “better burger” competition heats up, Boston Market is entering the fray… but with a signature twist. The fast-casual restaurant chain, known for its rotisserie chicken, today announced the launch of its BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger, a limited time offering available in all of its 459 restaurants beginning today through August 24.

The BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger features the chain’s signature rotisserie chicken, thick cut Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato and its special roasted garlic avocado aioli on a sesame brioche bun. The burger is offered individually for $6.99 and is available as a combo for an additional $2.49. A version without bacon is available for $6.49. Boston Market VIP club members will also receive a buy one get one free offer for the Chicken Burger, good July 14-18.

The Boston Market BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger is a fresh take on a summer staple that comes at a fitting time. Last year marked the first time in a century that Americans consumed more chicken than beef, according to the USDA, and the popularity of poultry does not appear to be slowing down soon.

“With the popularity of chicken at an all-time high and the expansion of the ‘better burger’ category, the opportunity was perfect for a chicken burger,” said George Michel, CEO of Boston Market (a.k.a. “The Big Chicken”).  “We’ve created a burger as only Boston Market can – taking our signature rotisserie chicken and creating a delicious burger with bacon – it’s the best of both worlds.”

The launch of the BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger is the latest in a series of innovations for the restaurant chain, including successful flavor extension Parmesan Tuscan Chicken and the introduction of Boston Market St. Louis Style Ribs. The ribs, which launched as a limited time offering last April, were added permanently to the menu last summer as the result of high demand. Most recently, Boston Market launched a new flavor for its ribs, Kentucky Bourbon BBQ. These offerings expand the already varied array of menu options for guests looking for an indulgent, home style meal.

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About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 28 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 459nationwide locations. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same?day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

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KFC and Sbarro among the lowest-scoring chains overall, Chick-fil-A earns high marks; Plus, the best & worst chains for value, healthy options, most delectable fare.

Yonkers, NY  (Restaurant News Release)  The burgers that made McDonald’s famous have been deemed the worst-tasting of all the major U.S burger chains by Consumer Reports’ readers. And when it comes to the most satisfying fast-food dining experience, biggest isn’t always best ? KFC and Sbarro earned some of the lowest scores in the survey.

The results of Consumer Reports fast-food survey, which are featured in the August 2014 issue and at http://www.ConsumerReports.org, are based on responses from 32,405 subscribers about more than 96, 200 dining experiences at 65 hamburger, Asian, pizza, sandwich, chicken, and Mexican fast-food and fast-casual chains.

“More and more, food quality ? not just low price ? is emerging as a deciding-factor for many Americans when choosing where to spend their dining dollars,” said Tod Marks, senior projects editor for Consumer Reports. “Strong regional players and slightly more upscale fast-casual chains like Chipotle are giving the heavy-hitters in the fast-food business a wake-up call. And our survey clearly shows the big guys need to respond.”

Chicken from Chick-fil-A, was deemed among the most delicious; the chain also received the highest satisfaction score in a category that includes KFC, Boston Market, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and others. This national chain also stood out for cleanliness of the dining area and polite and speedy service.

Consumer Reports’ fast-food Ratings include many superb dining options. National chains such as Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Smashburger, and Fuddruckers, received high scores for the tastiness of their burgers.

The study further shows that cheap food isn’t necessarily a bargain. Only around one of five respondents thought their meal offered excellent value. Del Taco, Little Caesars, and Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza were at the top of the list at delivering bang for the buck, while Burger King, Church’s, KFC, Panda Express, and Sbarro landed at the bottom.

Despite many restaurants’ best efforts to include healthier items such as soup, salads, and grilled-rather-than fried items on their menus, Consumer Reports’ survey revealed that most fast-food diners aren’t concerned about dieting when they eat out. Only 20 percent of respondents said they consider the availability of healthful menu options when choosing a restaurant; just 19 percent said they ordered a healthful fare during their most recent restaurant visit. Nearly all of Subway’s and Jason’s Deli’s diners said those restaurants offered plenty of healthy menu options while far fewer Little Caesars and White Castle diners felt the same.

The full report from Consumer Reports fast-food survey is featured in the August 2014 issue of the magazine and is available at http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

National Fast Casual Chain Offers Two Half-Chicken Individual Meals for $10.40 on Tax Day

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  Tax season can be a stressful time, even for those expecting a healthy refund. This year, Boston Market is committed to providing taxpayers a great value on tax day. The fast-casual restaurant chain is offering a “Tax Day Deal Chicken Meal” on April 15, when all guests can receive two half-chicken individual meals for just $10.40.

The “Tax Day Deal Chicken Meal” builds upon last year’s popular “Big Rib-bate” promotion, which celebrated the launch of St. Louis Style BBQ ribs at Boston Market. This year’s deal focuses on the chain’s signature rotisserie chicken, and offers guests two individual meals, each including a half rotisserie chicken with a choice of two home style sides and freshly baked cornbread.

“At Boston Market, we know that our guests appreciate a good value for great quality food, especially during a time like tax season,” said George Michel (a.k.a. “The Big Chicken”), CEO of Boston Market. “While no one enjoys 1040 forms, our 2 for $10.40 deal provides delicious meals at an affordable price, and that’s something our guests can feel good about this Tax Day.”

No coupon is needed to enjoy the offer, which is available at all Boston Market locations on April 15, 2014.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 28 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 460 nationwide locations. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same?day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.BostonMarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

Home Style Chain Meals among the Lowest Calorie Options in the Fast-Casual Category

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  It’s been 2014 for a week, and if you’re like most people, that resolution to eat healthier this year is already starting to feel a little too ambitious. Boston Market is helping consumers stick to their goal with the announcement of the “Meals Under 550 Calories” menu, containing more than 100 options that make watching your waistline anything but boring.

The low-calorie menu is one of the largest of its kind among fast-casual restaurants, and includes a variety of delicious and satisfying entrees and sides for guests to choose from. Offerings range from Individual Meals featuring Boston Market’s signature Rotisserie Chicken to the restaurant’s popular Market Bowls.

“We know our guests are busy, and finding a restaurant that offers satisfying, nutritious meals, outside of a traditional salad offering, can be challenging,” said George Michel, CEO of Boston Market (a.k.a. “The Big Chicken”). “At Boston Market we believe a healthy meal can still be a great tasting, filling one, and our ‘Meals Under 550 Calories’ menu is designed to help guests enjoy lower calorie options that taste great.”

Other health-conscious initiatives that Boston Market will feature in January include:

• Nutrition Calculator – An interactive Nutrition Calculator allows guests to custom-build Boston Market meals online and obtain their nutritional values. The calculator is available at www.BostonMarket.com.
• Allergen Menu – An Allergen Menu feature helps guests with dietary restrictions (such as gluten intolerance) identify the menu items they can eat. It too is available at www.BostonMarket.com.
• “35 Ways in 35 Days”– Each day for the next five weeks, Boston Market will feature one meal from its “Meals Under 550 Calories” menu on its website and Facebook and Twitter pages, along with a downloadable snapshot of all of the featured meals.

Boston Market has worked steadfastly over the last several years to create more nutritious menu items. In 2012, it removed salt shakers from tables in all its restaurants while committing to reduce sodium levels in all Boston Market signature items by 20 percent, and in all menu items by 15 percent, by the end of 2014. Boston Market is also a proud participant in the National Restaurant Association’s “Kids Live Well” program, and a strategic partner of the United States Department of Agriculture’s “MyPlate” program.

In addition to helping consumers eat healthier, Boston Market is also assisting those who resolved to save money in 2014. The restaurant will feature a “Complete 2 for $20” deal from now through the end of March. Specifically, for $20, guests can enjoy two Individual Meals with two sides, two desserts and two fountain drinks.

For additional information, visit BostonMarket.com.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 28 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 460 nationwide locations. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same?day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.

Home Style Chain Provides Affordable Solutions for Holiday Meals

Golden, CO  (Restaurant News Release)  If you cut corners on the Christmas turkey to stock up on presents, you’re not alone. A new survey conducted by Boston Market finds more than one-third of consumers confess to skimping on the Christmas meal so they can focus their cash on gifts.

The survey also found that more than half of consumers will put prepared foods on their Christmas table. In a statistic that will surely put doubt in many young minds about Grandma’s “secret family recipe” for stuffing, a full third of consumers said they would quietly take credit for dishes they did not actually prepare.

Finally, it found that not all Christmas meals actually happen on Christmas Day: One-fourth of all households will have their main holiday meal on Christmas Eve.

With a wide variety of Christmas dinner options to feed anywhere from 4 to 12 people – and each of them under $100 – Boston Market provides solutions for families who would rather spend their time and money on what’s under the tree than what’s on the table.

“The Christmas season is full of so many experiences – gift shopping, holiday parties, relatives coming to visit – that finding time to plan a special meal for your loved ones can become a challenge,” said Sara Bittorf, Chief Brand Officer of Boston Market. “At Boston Market, we’ve created an entire menu of Christmas favorites to help you spend as much time as possible with your family while still feeling good about the meal you serve your guests.”

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for the fast-casual restaurant. Sales on Thanksgiving Day were up 500 percent compared to a usual Thursday, and Boston Market served more than 1.2 million guests on Thanksgiving Day alone, far exceeding all expectations.

A variety of holiday meal options are available, including:

• Oven to Table Holiday Meals: Whether you prefer spiral sliced ham, turkey breast, or a little bit of both, Boston Market handles the main course, sides and all the fixings – including dessert. All hosts need is two hours to heat and serve.
• Hot & Ready Catered Buffets: Whether you need a holiday meal for the family or the office, Boston Market will take care of every detail, and even deliver the feast.
• A la Carte: Whether you have unexpected extra guests, need to pick up a pumpkin pie on the way to grandma’s house or are simply pressed for time in the kitchen, Boston Market has all the sides and desserts you need for a worry-free holiday.
• Christmas Day Meal: Select Boston Market restaurants will be open on Christmas Day, and will offer an individual meal – including hand carved ham served with two sides, cornbread and a slice of pie – for only $10.99.

Boston Market has also partnered with Julie Benz, actress (Defiance, Dexter, Desperate Housewives) and avid cook and entertainer, to develop holiday tips and easy-to-prepare recipes incorporating home style sides from Boston Market.

To help with last-minute planning, Oven to Table (while supplies last) and catering orders for Christmas Day will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. In addition to online ordering via www.bostonmarket.com, orders can also be placed by calling 866-977-9090.

For additional information, visit bostonmarket.com.

About Boston Market

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 28 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 460 nationwide locations. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never-frozen, natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made from scratch cornbread. In 2011, the company completed updates to locations across the country, adding new healthier menu items and enhancing the dine-in experience. As one of the country’s largest providers of catering services, Boston Market offers convenient, same-day orders and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.bostonmarket.com. For the latest news and deals, follow @bostonmarket on Twitter or join us on Facebook.