Restaurant franchises

African American Customer Accuses Chili's Restaurant of Racial Discrimination

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Money, Restaurant franchises, Restaurants, Exonumia, Gift card, Giving, Personal finance, Chili's, Economy

The lawsuit accuses Chili's of racial discrimination for refusing to seat her at an open table, only to later offer the table to another customer, who was white.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit accuses Chili's of racial discrimination for refusing to seat her at an open table, only to later offer the table to another customer, who was white.
  • When confronted, the restaurant hostess said the white customer had reserved the table.
  • But Ms. Hager knew that to be a lie, as the white customer was her fianc, who had been waiting outside.
  • The document also says Chili's initial response to her discrimination complaint was to offer her $100 in gift cards.

Beloved California Restaurant Brands Tocaya and Tender Greens Join Forces to Form New Holding Company

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Marketing, Retail, Communications, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Public relations, Investor relations, Greens, Fast casual restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Restaurant franchises, Cuisine of the Western United States, Tocaya, Tender Greens, TOCAYA, TENDER GREENS

Tocaya and Tender Greens announced today that they have merged, forming an all-new parent company, One Table Restaurant Brands (OTRB).

Key Points: 
  • Tocaya and Tender Greens announced today that they have merged, forming an all-new parent company, One Table Restaurant Brands (OTRB).
  • The combined company will own and operate 45 locations across California and Arizona, with plans for considerable growth and expansion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005198/en/
    Founded in Los Angeles in 2006, Tender Greens is the pioneering fast-casual brand of better-for-you, chef-driven comfort food.
  • Today, Tender Greens operates 27 locations throughout California.

FAT Brands to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results On August 5, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Restaurant franchises, Fast casual restaurants, Andrew Wiederhorn, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, NASDAQ, Buffalo's Cafe

Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT), parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, and 10 other restaurant concepts, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to review its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET.

Key Points: 
  • Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT), parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, and 10 other restaurant concepts, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to review its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET.
  • A press release with second quarter 2021 financial results will be issued prior to the conference call that day.
  • Hosting the call will be Andy Wiederhorn, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ken Kuick, Chief Financial Officer.
  • FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world.

BBQ Holdings Completes Acquisition of Village Inn and Bakers Square

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Regions of the United States, Fidelity National Financial, Restaurants, Restaurant franchises, Bakers Square, Village Inn, Types of restaurants

BBQ Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ: BBQ)BBQ Holdingsis a national restaurant company engaged in the ownership and operation of casual and fast dining restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • BBQ Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ: BBQ)BBQ Holdingsis a national restaurant company engaged in the ownership and operation of casual and fast dining restaurants.
  • Village Inn and Bakers Square are the most recent additions to the company and add alegendary Family Dining element to BBQ Holdings.
  • Since 1958, guests have visited Village Inn because they can enjoy great-tasting food and extra-friendly service in a clean and comfortable family-friendly environment.
  • For breakfast, lunch, dinneror one of our award-winning piesour guests know Bakers Square is a comfortable and inviting place to relax, celebrate, or simply reward themselves with something special.

Roberto De Angelis Named Chief Experience Officer for Friendly's Restaurants and BRIX Holdings

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Food and drink, Restaurant franchises, Friendly's

Prior to joining Friendly's Restaurants and BRIX Holdings, De Angelis served in various roles for P.F.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to joining Friendly's Restaurants and BRIX Holdings, De Angelis served in various roles for P.F.
  • Chang's over 18 years, most recently as the chief operating officer of global development.
  • He brings with him extensive knowledge of delivering on the guest experience and brand promise for fine dining restaurants, QSRs and luxury hotels.
  • BRIX Holdings, LLC is a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company specializing in chains with superior products and attractive growth prospects.

Lever Foundation Praises Caribou Coffee for Commitment to Use Only Cage-Free Eggs Globally

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Drinks, Food and drink, Agriculture, Poultry farming, Restaurant franchises, Caribou Coffee, Reindeer, Coffee, Egg as food, Breakfast, Tuxford, Free-range eggs

"Caribou Coffee sources only cage-free eggs for our primary egg supply (eggs used in our All Day Breakfast Menu) in the United States, a commitment that we made in 2015 and achieved in 2020," noted Caribou Coffee in an updated animal welfare commitment released last week.

Key Points: 
  • "Caribou Coffee sources only cage-free eggs for our primary egg supply (eggs used in our All Day Breakfast Menu) in the United States, a commitment that we made in 2015 and achieved in 2020," noted Caribou Coffee in an updated animal welfare commitment released last week.
  • "We are now working to accelerate procurement of cage-free eggs in our primary and secondary supply globally, and look forward to reaching 100% cage-free eggs by the end of 2025."
  • Caribou Coffee is the second largest premium cafe chain in the United States, with over 400 locations.
  • "We applaud Caribou Coffee's commitment on this important animal welfare issue," said Kirsty Tuxford, campaign manager at Lever Foundation, a global animal protection non-profit that worked with Caribou Coffee on its commitment.

FAT Brands Completes Acquisition of Global Franchise Group

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Restaurant franchises, Global Franchise Group, Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital. As a result of the acquisition, FAT Brands has gained five new restaurant concepts – Round Table Pizza®, Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Marble Slab Creamery® and Pretzelmaker®. The transaction is the largest acquisition by a restaurant franchisor to date in 2021, and was funded with cash and stock, including $350 million in cash from newly issued notes and cash on hand, $67.5 million in Series B preferred stock and $25 million in common stock.

Key Points: 
  • Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (FAT Brands or the Company) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital.
  • The acquisition of Global Franchise Group marks an important milestone for FAT Brands, increasing the Companys portfolio from approximately 700 units to more than 2,000 units worldwide.
  • As our acquisitions have grown from small chains to global restaurants, FAT Brands is poised to better position itself as a multi-concept operator in the franchise restaurant business, said FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn.
  • Global Franchise Group, LLC is a strategic brand management company with a mission of championing franchise brands and the people who build them.

Lever Foundation Praises Krispy Kreme, Au Bon Pain for Commitments to Use Only Cage-Free Eggs Globally

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Fast-food restaurants, Fast casual restaurants, Restaurant franchises, Cuisine of the Southern United States, Culture of the Southern United States, Krispy Kreme, Au Bon Pain, Krispy, Froggy Fresh, Bon

"Au Bon Pain is committed to high standards of animal welfare across all of our operations."

Key Points: 
  • "Au Bon Pain is committed to high standards of animal welfare across all of our operations."
  • Au Bon Pain has over 200 locations globally, with one-third of those located in Asia.
  • "We applaud Krispy Kreme's and Au Bon Pain's commitments on this important animal welfare issue," said Kirsty Tuxford, campaign manager at Lever Foundation, a global animal protection non-profit that worked with Krispy Kreme and Au Bon Pain on their commitments.
  • Lever Foundation is an international animal protection non-profit with staff operating across Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America.

Ruby Tuesday Introduces Libby’s BBQ to Kick off Summer

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Programming languages, Computer programming, Restaurant franchises, Maryville, Tennessee, Ruby Tuesday, Ruby

Ruby Tuesday is proud to announce the addition of Libbys BBQ with a new feature menu this summer.

Key Points: 
  • Ruby Tuesday is proud to announce the addition of Libbys BBQ with a new feature menu this summer.
  • Originally crafted in the Ruby Tuesday kitchen as a delivery-only concept, Libbys BBQ offers smoky, tender, saucy BBQ entrees and is now available to order at all Ruby Tuesday locations for dine-in, Ruby TueGO and delivery for a limited time only.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210714005319/en/
    Ruby Tuesday is proud to announce the addition of Libbys BBQ with a new feature menu this summer.
  • Originally crafted in the Ruby Tuesday kitchen as a delivery-only concept, Libbys BBQ offers smoky, tender, saucy BBQ entrees and is now available to order at all Ruby Tuesday locations for dine-in, Ruby TueGO and delivery for a limited time only.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. to Host Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call on August 5, 2021

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Restaurant franchises, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Dine Brands Global, Companies, Applebee's, IHOP, Conference call, Grill

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP restaurants, will announce its second quarter 2021 financial results on August 5, 2021 before the stock market opens.

Key Points: 
  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP restaurants, will announce its second quarter 2021 financial results on August 5, 2021 before the stock market opens.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results on the same day at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time.
  • To participate on the call, please dial (833) 528-0602 and enter the conference identification number 6786828. International callers, please dial (830) 221-9708 and enter the conference identification number 6786828.
  • Based in Glendale, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under both the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar and IHOP brands.