McAlister's Deli To Open First Restaurants In New Jersey
by Robert Diamond - December 16, 2013 McAlister's Deli, a leading fast casual restaurant, announces plans to develop seven restaurants in New Jersey as part of a new multi-unit development agreement....
EXPRESS Opens First Factory Outlet Store
by Jennifer Diamond - April 18, 2014 EXPRESS, Inc. announced the opening of its first factory outlet store at the Tanger Outlets National Harbor in Washington, D.C. The U.S. specialty retail apparel chain offering dual-gender fashion for going-out, casual and work, plans to open approximately thirty additional factory outlet locations ...
EXPRESS And Supermodel Kate Upton Head to South Beach for Fashion Show
by Jennifer Diamond - March 12, 2014 EXPRESS, Inc., the U.S. specialty retail apparel chain offering dual-gender merchandise for work, casual and going-out, announced the upcoming Summer 2014 Runway Show in the heart of South Beach, Miami. Supermodel Kate Upton will kick-off the event on Thursday, March 13th, with festivities beginning...
Bicycle Adventures Woos Sun Seekers, Casual-to-Avid Cyclists to Hawaii's Big Island
by Diana Heisroth - January 22, 2014 The leader in North America bike tours, Bicycle Adventures, woos active sun seekers who are casual-to-avid cyclists to Hawaii's Big Island with week-long programs at two price points and a third program for families....
Taco Mac Sports Grill in Decatur Reopens with Fresh Look, New Patio & More Brews
by Robert Diamond - October 15, 2013 Atlanta-based TM Restaurant Group today announced that the Taco Mac Sports Grill in Decatur has reopened for business after an extensive renovation. The fresh design and use of the restaurant's nickname, T.MAC, bring a contemporary and sports-inspired feel to the Decatur location. The renovation hon...
Milk MOOYAH for $25,000: MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Creates Game Sweepstakes to Drive Online Orders
by Robert Diamond - October 21, 2013 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast-casual, 'better burger' chain, is redefining the way that brands talk to fans by engaging with them directly through a digital game sweepstakes. In its most recent push, the brand is using social channels, such as Facebook and Twitter, mobile and digital ma...
Rottofest Wraps 5th Annual Festival with Record Attendance
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2013 Rottofest wrapped up its fifth annual festival with record attendance, as over 2000 punters, comedians, musicians, and filmmakers descended upon Rottnest Island to enjoy a weekend of comedy, film and music on 7 and 8 September....
J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY Heading to TV Mini-Series
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2014 J.K. Rowling's novel THE CASUAL VACANCY will be adapted into a three-hour miniseries....
Gap Debuts 'Lived-In' Spring Campaign
by Jennifer Diamond - February 19, 2014 'Lived-In,' Gap's global marketing campaign celebrates an authentic attitude, also captured in the brand's spring product collection featuring a modern and youthful interpretation of classic, casual styles....
J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY Heading to TV Mini-Series
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2014 J.K. Rowling's novel THE CASUAL VACANCY will be adapted into a three-hour miniseries....
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Combine for Decadent Treat at Pie Five Pizza
by Robert Diamond - March 18, 2014 Pepperoni and mozzarella. Italian sausage and cheddar. Chocolate and peanut butter....
Des Moines Marriott Downtown to Receive $2 Million Renovation
by Robert Diamond - November 19, 2013 Experience the transformation of Des Moines Marriott Downtown as the hotel prepares for renovated assembly and meeting spaces and the on-site restaurant and fitness center to be completed by 2014....
Protein Bar Receives Significant Investment From Catterton Partners, The Leading Consumer-Focused Private Equity Firm
by Robert Diamond - October 03, 2013 CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Protein Bar, a high-growth fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in healthy, on-the-go options, today announced a capital investment by Catterton Partners, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm. The investment will be used to foster the expansion o...
CSO Contemporary Quintet Presents World Premiere of PARODOS by Jack Hughes, 2/6-7
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014 World premiere performances are a rarity. To premiere three works in one season is a very rare privilege. A Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) contemporary quintet – in its typical world-class fashion – will premiere a third classical work on Thursday, February 6 (Thursday at 1:00pm) and Friday, Februa...
Aeropostale To Present At The 15th Annual ICR Xchange Conference
by Jennifer Diamond - January 08, 2013 Aeropostale, Inc., a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, announced that the Company will present at the 15th Annual ICR Xchange Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 11:05 a.m. ET in Miami, FL. The broadcast will be available...
Survey: More Than Half Of U.S. Travelers Dine Out 10 Or More Times While On Vacation
by Robert Diamond - July 17, 2013 TripAdvisor , the world's largest travel site*, today announced the results of its dining out survey of more than 1,600 U.S. respondents, revealing that more than half (52 percent) eat out 10 or more times during a typical one week trip. Travelers seek out the local culture on vacation, with 83 ...
New Orleans' VooDoo BBQ Cashing In on Rise of Tourist Traffic at Quick-Serve Eateries
by Robert Diamond - August 27, 2013 VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a thriving franchise system in one of the world's great cities for tourists, rides a growing trend that shows no sign of stopping: More and more tourists are spending their money at quick service restaurants (QSRs)....
Perry Ellis Introduces a New Fragrance for Men
by Jennifer Diamond - July 29, 2013 Perry Ellis announced the launch of their new namesake fragrance for men. Perry Ellis is a fresh, woody aromatic scent that reflects the Perry Ellis man's witty, casual confidence....
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint Tests Breakfast Pizzas in Charlotte Location; Charlotte Uncle Maddio's to Give Away Breakfast on Dec. 12 and 13 in the Uptown Location
by Robert Diamond - December 12, 2013 Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will test a breakfast menu at its Charlotte, NC, location and will be serving free breakfast pizzas, paninis and break-zones on Thursday December 12 and Friday December 13, 2013 at the 101 South Tryon Street location in Charlotte's Overstreet Mall....
Fresh To Order Honored With 'Hot Concept!' Award by Nation's Restaurant News
by Robert Diamond - September 30, 2013 ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Fresh To Order (f2o), the innovative fast-fine restaurant pioneer, has been named one of five 'Hot Concepts!', joining the rarefied ranks of foodservice brands such as The Cheesecake Factory, Capital Grille, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Del Frisco's Grille, Bruegg...
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Plans to Add Two Restaurants in San Diego County in 2014
by Robert Diamond - September 29, 2013 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast-casual, 'better burger' chain, announced a focused growth plan targeted on the greater San Diego region. The quickly expanding burger brand, through the leadership of locally-based development agent Sam Ghoubrial, has a goal of adding 40 jobs throughout San...
Resort in Myrtle Beach Recognized as Best in the Business by Myrtle Beach Herald
by Robert Diamond - April 10, 2013 The Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes is no stranger to awards. For the last eight years, it has been honored as a AAA Four Diamond resort. While that honor is clearly an important one, the Myrtle Beach tennis resort was equally excited to be at the top of this year's Myrtle Beach H...
Rossi's Bar and Grill in NJ Celebrates 80th Anniversary Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013 Rossi's Bar & Grill, the iconic landmark Italian restaurant and 'Home of the Rossiburger' kicks off its 80th anniversary with a week of festivities beginning today, Monday, November 18. Located in the Chambersburg section of Trenton, Rossi's story began in 1933 at 501 Morris Avenue when current owne...
Atomic Wings Signs Master Franchise Agreement to Expand to Mexico
by Robert Diamond - October 03, 2013 The authentic Buffalo wings that first started a craze in New York City almost twenty-five years ago are now set to expand to Mexico. Atomic Wings, which boasts an extensive menu of American classics, appeals to everyone from the consummate wing connoisseur, to casual diners looking for an authentic...
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza Announces Expansion to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana & Northern California
by Robert Diamond - June 17, 2013 Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, the leader in the fast-casual build-your-own pizza category, today announced that two elite-level multi-unit franchise groups have signed agreements to develop eight stores in Detroit & Grand Rapids, MI, seven stores in Columbus, OH, six stores in Indianapolis and 10 stores ... |