Restaurant Industry News - Development

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA; BNHN) announced that its Board of Directors has decided to explore strategic alternatives available to the Company, including a possible sale, in order to maximize shareholder value. - More

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that it has partnered with Congusto, LP of Arlington, Texas to open 35 new UFood Grill locations in the Southwest United States. - More

CB Holding Corp., parent company of Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, Bugaboo Creek Steak House and The Office Beer Bar & Grill restaurants, today announced its engagement of investment banking firm Raymond James to assist it in its evaluation of strategic alternatives for its Bugaboo Creek Steak House brand. Bugaboo Creek Steak House was acquired in ... - More

“Top Chef Masters” Champ Rick Bayless releases sixth cookbook, “Fiesta at Rick’s”. Offers sizzling and tantalizing recipes sure to spice up any restaurant chef’s or home cook’s menu. - More

Leader in Garden Fresh Salads, Crepe Wraps and Sandwiches Offers Multiple Open Designs Ideal for Malls, Airports, College Campuses, Office Buildings, Amusement Parks and More - More

Starbucks VIA® Coffee Essence and Starbucks ORIGAMI® Personal Drip™ Coffee Among First Coffee-at-Home Products Available in Grocery and Convenience Stores This Autumn - More

Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, CKE’s stockholders are entitled to receive $12.55 in cash, without interest, less any applicable withholding taxes, for each share of CKE common stock owned by them. As a result of the merger, CKE’s common stock will no longer be listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. - More

Seasons 52, the highly acclaimed fresh grill and wine bar restaurant, has selected Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Virginia as a site for future expansion. Expected to open in Summer of 2011, the new restaurant will be the company's first location in Virginia, increasing the total number of Seasons 52 restaurants to 18. - More

NFL Hall of Fame coach Don Shula will open his newest restaurant concept, Shula's 347 Grill, in Coral Gables this October. - More

Nutmeg Burger Corporation to Open First Restaurant in Spring 2011 - More