Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Ascent Hospitality Management Appoints New President of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and New Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, February 5, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Hospitality Management ("Ascent"), franchisor to leading family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery , announced today that it has named Toni Ronayne as President of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, and Steven Roach as Ascent Chief Technology Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Hospitality Management ("Ascent"), franchisor to leading family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery , announced today that it has named Toni Ronayne as President of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, and Steven Roach as Ascent Chief Technology Officer.
  • We are also committed to becoming the Family Dining digital leader and have appointed an accomplished industry veteran to drive our technology initiatives," said James O'Reilly, chief executive officer of Ascent Hospitality Management.
  • As the President of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Ronayne will be responsible for accelerating the brand's growth across franchised and company-owned locations.
  • As the Chief Technology Officer for Ascent, Roach will be responsible for developing and leading initiatives on the Ascent and brand-specific technology roadmaps.

PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY® LAUNCHES INAUGURAL RETAIL COFFEE

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery®, a leading family-dining restaurant, is stepping into the world of retail coffee. Guests are invited to celebrate the inaugural retail coffee launch by enjoying a 20% discount on retail coffee bags and K-Cup Single Serve Coffee boxes from September 25 – October 1. This offer also falls on National Coffee Day, so pick up your retail coffee earlier and celebrate National Coffee Day all week. The offer is only available for a limited time at participating locations.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery ®, a leading family-dining restaurant, is stepping into the world of retail coffee.
  • Guests are invited to celebrate the inaugural retail coffee launch by enjoying a 20% discount on retail coffee bags and K-Cup Single Serve Coffee boxes from September 25 – October 1.
  • This offer also falls on National Coffee Day, so pick up your retail coffee earlier and celebrate National Coffee Day all week.
  • "We are excited to extend the cherished Perkins experience beyond our restaurant walls," said Diana Garcia-Lorenzana, Vice President of Marketing for Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.

Parent Company of Huddle House® and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery® Closes Fiscal Year 2023 with 32 Signed Franchise Agreements

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Ascent Hospitality Management® , the parent company of Huddle House® and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery® , closed its Fiscal Year 2023 in April 2023 with 32 signed franchise agreements, setting the stage for an exciting journey of expansion.

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  • Ascent Hospitality Management® , the parent company of Huddle House® and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery® , closed its Fiscal Year 2023 in April 2023 with 32 signed franchise agreements, setting the stage for an exciting journey of expansion.
  • This continues the trend over the past two years, where Ascent Hospitality Management has signed 70 franchise agreements.
  • The signings in Fiscal Year 2023 bring their portfolio to nearly 600 locations open or in development across the U.S. and Canada.
  • “Fiscal Year 2022 was an incredible period for growth, and we leveraged that momentum into Fiscal Year 2023.

Ascent Hospitality Management Names James O'Reilly Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, June 12, 2023

ATLANTA, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Hospitality Management ("Ascent"), a multi-brand restaurant company with a portfolio of nearly 600 Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery locations, is proud to announce that James O'Reilly will become the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, June 19, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Hospitality Management ("Ascent"), a multi-brand restaurant company with a portfolio of nearly 600 Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery locations, is proud to announce that James O'Reilly will become the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, June 19, 2023.
  • O'Reilly replaces Michael Abt, who has served as Chief Executive since 2012.
  • "I'm honored to have the opportunity to lead these two legendary, family-dining brands," said James O'Reilly, Chief Executive Officer, Ascent Hospitality Management.
  • Prior to joining Ascent, O'Reilly served as CEO of Smokey Bones since 2019 and previously led Long John Silver's as its Chief Executive.

PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY® SHOWS YOUR TASTE BUDS SOME LOVE WITH RETURN OF HEARTY BUTCHER BLOCK MENU

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery®, a leading family-dining restaurant, is bringing back their popular Butcher Block menu. Starting February 15, Perkins restaurants will be featuring six hearty entrées loaded with steak and teeming with flavor. The Butcher Block meals start at just $9.99 in selected markets. Prices may vary by location.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery ®, a leading family-dining restaurant, is bringing back their popular Butcher Block menu.
  • Starting February 15, Perkins restaurants will be featuring six hearty entrées loaded with steak and teeming with flavor.
  • "We are delighted to bring back our Butcher Block menu and offer guests homestyle meals that are hearty and full of flavor," said Alison Glenn Delaney , Chief Brand Officer for Ascent Hospitality Management, parent company to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.
  • The Butcher Block menu is available for a limited time at all Perkins restaurants.

ASCENT HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT NAMES MELISSA SMITH CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Hospitality Management , a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 550 Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery restaurants nationwide, recently named Melissa Smith as Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Hospitality Management , a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 550 Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery restaurants nationwide, recently named Melissa Smith as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Melissa's extensive experience in human resources will be invaluable to our organization as we strive to Build an Amazing Workplace and Create Customers for Life, our overarching goals at Ascent," said Michael Abt , CEO for Ascent Hospitality Management.
  • Smith most recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Floor & Decor.
  • "I am looking forward to helping fully leverage Ascent Hospitality Management's trajectory of growth and making sure the organization's talent is ready for the growth ahead," said Melissa Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer for Ascent Hospitality Management.

PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING GUEST EXPERIENCE

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Monday, November 7, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the next few weeks, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fans will get their first look at a new creative campaign "It's Baked Into Everything We Do."  The campaign, developed by Buntin, Perkins agency of record, is centered around the wholesomeness that the brand, known for its 'Kindness Served Daily' philosophy, offers.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Over the next few weeks, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fans will get their first look at a new creative campaign "It's Baked Into Everything We Do."
  • The campaign, developed by Buntin, Perkins agency of record, is centered around the wholesomeness that the brand, known for its 'Kindness Served Daily' philosophy, offers.
  • "For nearly 65 years, Perkins has served up craveable experiences that keep our guests coming back to our table" said Joe Artime , Chief Marketing Officer for Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.
  • The campaign features engaging scenes of family, friends and co-workers enjoying time together in Perkins restaurants, and uses the modular campaign line that can flex to speak to different topics.

Perkins Welcomes Fall With Pumpkin Treats & Popular 'Burger, Fries & Pie' Combos

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasons are changing and so are the menu items at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery. For a limited time, guests can enjoy a selection of fall favorites to go with their favorite homestyle meals.

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  • Getting in the spirit of the season has never been tastier with Perkins fresh-baked Pumpkin bakery items.
  • Fans of fall can wake up and smell the pumpkin with their Pumpkin Spice Pancake Platter, which comes with three Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, two eggs served any style, and choice of bacon or sausage links.
  • Guests can add the sweet taste of autumn to their mid-day snack with a grab-and-go Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mammoth Muffin or a slice of traditional Pumpkin Pie.
  • Pumpkin Pies with real pumpkin filling inside a flaky crust are also available for purchase as a whole pie or by the slice.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Puts a Unique Twist on Traditional Father's Day Gifts

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Monday, June 13, 2022

ATLANTA, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery just released the best gift option for your pie-obsessed dad. And, if you're lucky—you can snag it for free this Father's Day.

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  • Every year for Father's Day, Perkins bakes thousands of pies that are gifted to dads across the country.
  • This year, with a nod to the classic "dad starter pack" and standard Father's Day presents, Perkins created a line of pie-decorated accessories.
  • Winners will be selected to receive a "Perkins Father's Day Prize Pack," which makes for the ultimate compliment to any one of Perkins 10 pie varieties.
  • "Your dad's favorite pie from Perkins is the perfect gift this Father's Day," said Joe Artime, Chief Marketing Officer at Perkins.

KRYSTAL NAMES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO SUPPORT GROWING SYSTEM

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Now, Krystal has announced David Krisher as the team's new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Now, Krystal has announced David Krisher as the team's new Chief Financial Officer.
  • "We have set ambitious expansion goals for Krystal in 2022 and beyond, which makes a strong financial position top priority," shared Thomas Stager, CEO for the brand.
  • "David's proven expertise in the restaurant realm coupled with his skill across multiple financial disciplines makes him the perfect addition to our leadership team."
  • Prior to joining Krystal, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Ascent Hospitality Management, the parent organization of Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, representing 600 company-owned and franchised family-style restaurants.