Restaurant News for US Chains
News about restaurant chains around the United States
McDonald's Kicks Off 19th Season of Monopoly Game This Week
Instead of winning fake money on a board game, starting on Tuesday, September 27th through October 24th, McDonald’s will host the 19th season of its immensely popular Monopoly game in 14,000 restaurants and embedd 125 million winning game pieces on their food products. Better than ever, everyone who plays has a one in four chances of winning, and since a lot of the food items come with two or more game pieces, those odds are pretty good. Of course the chance of winning the grand prize of one mil
Instead of winning fake money on a board game, starting on Tuesday, September 27th through October 24th, McDonald’s will host the 19th season of its immensely popular Monopoly game in 14,000 restaurants and embedd 125 million winning game pieces on their food products. Better than ever, everyone who plays has a one in four chances of winning, and since a lot of the food items come with two or more game pieces, those odds are pretty good. Of course the chance of winning the grand prize of one mil
Dunkin' Donuts Plans on Franchising Stores Beyond the Mississippi
On Dunkin’ Donuts' Facebook page, fans write on the wall beseeching the coffee and donut connoisseur to open stores in Texas and Southern California because right now there aren’t many locations west of the Mississippi. America might run on Dunkin,’ but unfortunately not every city gets the opportunity to sip fresh lattes, iced coffee and devour Munchins every morning, or experience the specialness when someone brings donuts to share with their co-workers.
On Dunkin’ Donuts' Facebook page, fans write on the wall beseeching the coffee and donut connoisseur to open stores in Texas and Southern California because right now there aren’t many locations west of the Mississippi. America might run on Dunkin,’ but unfortunately not every city gets the opportunity to sip fresh lattes, iced coffee and devour Munchins every morning, or experience the specialness when someone brings donuts to share with their co-workers.
Subway Gets Green With Eco-Conscious Locations
Subway ousted McDonald’s as the world’s largest fast food chain with 35,065 restaurants in 98 locations and now the juggernaut is on track to become one of the first chains with an eco-conscious. Currently, there are 12 Eco-Subway restaurants with more being developed for the future.
Subway ousted McDonald’s as the world’s largest fast food chain with 35,065 restaurants in 98 locations and now the juggernaut is on track to become one of the first chains with an eco-conscious. Currently, there are 12 Eco-Subway restaurants with more being developed for the future.
TCBY Celebrates 30th Anniversary With a Social Media Contest
It’s hard to believe, but groundbreaking frozen yogurt chain TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt) is turning 30-years-old. To commemorate three decades, the company’s giving back to their customers with a month-long sweepstakes.
It’s hard to believe, but groundbreaking frozen yogurt chain TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt) is turning 30-years-old. To commemorate three decades, the company’s giving back to their customers with a month-long sweepstakes.
McDonald's Partners with Smurfs to Help the Environment
It’s turning into a Smurferific summer for McDonald’s and the newly released 'The Smurfs' 3D film. McD’s has partnered with Sony Pictures (distributor of the film) and Keep America Beautiful (KAB) in releasing a Smurf-themed Happy Meal that’ll help the environment. When kids purchase a Happy Meal served with Apple Dippers, the package comes with something called a mCode where kids can go online to HappyMeal.com, type in the code, and in return, KAB will plant a tree. The worldwide Earth-friendly
It’s turning into a Smurferific summer for McDonald’s and the newly released 'The Smurfs' 3D film. McD’s has partnered with Sony Pictures (distributor of the film) and Keep America Beautiful (KAB) in releasing a Smurf-themed Happy Meal that’ll help the environment. When kids purchase a Happy Meal served with Apple Dippers, the package comes with something called a mCode where kids can go online to HappyMeal.com, type in the code, and in return, KAB will plant a tree. The worldwide Earth-friendly
McDonald's Making A Change to the Popular Happy Meal
McDonald's is making a change to its popular Happy Meal to serve apples with each meal and cutting the size of the fries in half.
McDonald's is making a change to its popular Happy Meal to serve apples with each meal and cutting the size of the fries in half.
White Castle Served with Lawsuit from Booth-Challenged Customer
All over the news this week was the incident where a 290-pound, six-foot man sued White Castle because he couldn’t fit into their booths. Suffern, New York’s Martin Kessman’s had been dining at the 90-year-old White Castle chain since 1959 but stopped going there two years ago when he discovered he couldn’t fit into their new booth-seating.
All over the news this week was the incident where a 290-pound, six-foot man sued White Castle because he couldn’t fit into their booths. Suffern, New York’s Martin Kessman’s had been dining at the 90-year-old White Castle chain since 1959 but stopped going there two years ago when he discovered he couldn’t fit into their new booth-seating.
The 2011 Zagat Fast-Food Survey Reveals the Top Fast Food and Full-Service Restaurants
America's diners have spoken and Five Guys makes their favorite fast food hamburgers, while Wendy’s ranks as the top overall mega chain. Since 2007, the reputable Zagat has tallied votes from fast food and quick-serve consumers for their annual Zagat Fast-Food Survey. Akin to the highly rated Zagat guides for restaurants and other arts and entertainment sectors, the survey polled over 6,000 people and rated their remarks on a 30-point scale to find out what people liked the most in these restaur
America's diners have spoken and Five Guys makes their favorite fast food hamburgers, while Wendy’s ranks as the top overall mega chain. Since 2007, the reputable Zagat has tallied votes from fast food and quick-serve consumers for their annual Zagat Fast-Food Survey. Akin to the highly rated Zagat guides for restaurants and other arts and entertainment sectors, the survey polled over 6,000 people and rated their remarks on a 30-point scale to find out what people liked the most in these restaur
Chipotle Announces Short Film Project, Food Festival
Known as one of the first quick-serve chains to adopt sustainability in their foods, Chipotle’s launching a new campaign to spread awareness via a short film and a foundation. In September, “Back to the Start” will debut in 5,700 movie theaters before the main feature begins.
Known as one of the first quick-serve chains to adopt sustainability in their foods, Chipotle’s launching a new campaign to spread awareness via a short film and a foundation. In September, “Back to the Start” will debut in 5,700 movie theaters before the main feature begins.
Taco Bell Will 'Feed' a 100 Hungry Indie Bands This Fall
It’s 2 a.m. and a craving for tacos and burritos hits, so you and your rock band pull into a Taco Bell drive-thru because they offer what’s called a Fourthmeal, the meal between dinner and breakfast. Even better, if you and your band have $500 to spend, you won’t go hungry while driving across the country trying to make it big. Taco Bell understands the difficulty in playing a live set in a different city every night, which is why in 2006 they formed their Feed the Beat competition where they re
It’s 2 a.m. and a craving for tacos and burritos hits, so you and your rock band pull into a Taco Bell drive-thru because they offer what’s called a Fourthmeal, the meal between dinner and breakfast. Even better, if you and your band have $500 to spend, you won’t go hungry while driving across the country trying to make it big. Taco Bell understands the difficulty in playing a live set in a different city every night, which is why in 2006 they formed their Feed the Beat competition where they re
Boston Market Offers Chicken and a Movie Deal
Starting On August 8, 2011 and going until September 10, 2011, Boston Market customers will now be able to get a movie with their rotisserie chicken meals. For any meal purchased after 5 p.m. at Boston Market that’s priced at $5 or more before taxes, patrons will get a $1 DVD one-night rental voucher for Blockbuster Express. Customers will have until the end of September to use the voucher before it expires on September 30th, 2011.
Starting On August 8, 2011 and going until September 10, 2011, Boston Market customers will now be able to get a movie with their rotisserie chicken meals. For any meal purchased after 5 p.m. at Boston Market that’s priced at $5 or more before taxes, patrons will get a $1 DVD one-night rental voucher for Blockbuster Express. Customers will have until the end of September to use the voucher before it expires on September 30th, 2011.