Nation's Restaurant News — page 33

Grumpy’s President and CEO Daniel DeLeon earns recognition as a mover and shaker in the industry.

Which Wich celebrates Leap Day with a free food for four years promotion, offering customers a chance to win free food for four years.

BBQ Holdings, Inc. announces its intent to acquire the assets of Granite City Food and Brewery, expanding its portfolio of restaurant brands.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is extending its free delivery offer through March, allowing guests to enjoy authentic, Texas-style barbecue in their homes or offices with no delivery fees.

Dunkin' releases clothing line with Snoop Dogg and Beyond Meat.

Barberitos celebrates its 20th anniversary with 50 locations across seven Southeastern states.

Jersey Mike's Subs opens first Millsboro location with 2,000 restaurants nationwide.

Captain D's achieves significant growth and success in its 50th year, opening 15 new locations and signing eight franchise development agreements.

Shuckin’ Shack, a 16-unit seafood franchise, reported same-store sales up 20% in Q1 2019 and AUVs around $1 million.

Taco Bell tested a novel employee retention strategy by paying select store leaders an annual salary of $100,000.

Newk's Eatery introduces cauliflower pizza crust and under 600 calorie menu options, focusing on wholesome and healthy food choices.

Bonefish Grill to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a throwback menu on January 23rd.

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches launches the Wicked Wednesday campaign, offering a $5 Regular Wicked sandwich every Wednesday.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed over 200 franchise agreements and opened 124 cafes in 2019, achieving same-store sales growth for the eighth consecutive year.

Checkers & Rally’s opens over 80 new restaurants in 24 months.

Barberitos reintroduces pulled pork to its menu after customer demand, adding ghost pepper tortillas and avocado ranch dressing for variety.

California Tortilla's chief operating officer discusses the brand's strategy for handling menu price hikes due to labor costs.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit kicks off 2020 with free delivery and Kids Eat Free every day in January, offering families a budget-friendly meal option.

Shoney’s offers buy one get one 50% off dinner deal.

Taco Bell adds two new meatless menu items, including the Oatrageous Taco, with a plant-based meat that "looks and tastes like ground beef".

Shoney's offers its legendary National FREE Hot Fudge Cake Day on December 5, 2019, as a thank you to its loyal fans and new guests.

Ghost kitchens, also known as cloud kitchens or dark kitchens, are becoming a newer aspect to food delivery, with major third-party delivery services like DoorDash launching their own ghost kitchens.

Shoney's features an All You Care to Eat Thanksgiving Day Feast and a free slice of pumpkin pie.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop launches a holiday gift card and bonus card campaign to reward loyal customers and introduce new guests to the brand.