Restaurant Industry News Archive for 2012

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRGI) the parent-owner of the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana® brands, has named industry veteran John Todd as its Chief Development Officer.

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill announced the grand opening of its Wesley Chapel location, conveniently located at 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544.

Ignite Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: IRG) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,769,231 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $14.00 per share.

Tour highlights craft beers and introduces a new craft beer brewed exclusively for Old Chicago

Millennials are unique. They communicate differently, are self-expressive, confident, liberal, upbeat, and open to change. But marketing to them can be a challenge. This group (ages 19-34) has a distinct perspective on dining occasions, placing more value on attributes like social responsibility, sustainability, local, and organic, grass-fed, and hormone-free offerings. They foster emotional connections to brands and their loyalty stems beyond experience.

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand, announces the opening of its first Murrieta location on Wednesday, May 9 located at 40436 Murrieta Hot Springs Road near Sam's Club and Dick's Sporting Goods.

Dunkin' Donuts announced the opening of its first restaurant on the Paseao Miraflores in Guatemala.

General Media Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of FriendFinder Networks Inc. and the publisher of Penthouse Magazine, is proud to announce that an agreement has been signed with Sport-Bar Sarl to open The Penthouse Club Paris, the first of its kind in France.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill will open its doors in Burke, VA on Wednesday May 16th, marking the company's 4th east coast location.

Quiznos announced significant product improvements, enhancements to the customer experience, the launch of QRAVE Quiznos, its new branding campaign, and additional resources for franchise owners.