Restaurants

SOURCE: Franchise Direct ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – July 15, 2010) –  Americans love pizza and they love pizza franchises. Because of pizza’s continuing popularity, Franchise Direct ( www.FranchiseDirect.com ) has examined the state of pizza franchising in its 2010 Pizza Franchise Report. After assessing the Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) of 25 pizza franchises, Franchise Direct has found that pizza franchises have weathered the recession and are growing again

SOURCE: Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival BODEGA, CA–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) –  The Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival — Northern California’s largest seafood feast — will celebrate its 16 th anniversary August 28 and 29, 2010.  One of the most popular festivals in the Bay Area, the event annually attracts thousands of foodies, art aficionados, wine and beer connoisseurs and music lovers to picturesque Watts Ranch in the village of Bodega, where Alfred Hitchcock filmed his classic thriller, “The Birds.” More than 30 wineries and 15 micro breweries will pour wine and beer, while 15 restaurants and catering companies will offer a bounty of seafood classics, including barbecued oysters, crab cakes, Key Lime calamari, clam chowder and other delicacies. Vegetarian options will also be available.  The work of 100 artists and craftsman will be featured at the juried art show and sale, which attracts exhibitors from throughout the United States. In addition to seafood, wine, beer and art, the festival also has three stages with a variety of musical entertainment, a Wild Wonders Animal Show and other activities for children, plus the ever-popular rubber duck races. Headline entertainment this year includes saxophonist Jules Broussard (Saturday afternoon), who has performed with Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, Ray Charles and many others; plus Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks (Sunday afternoon), whose eclectic performance is best described as a blend of swing, jazz, folk and country music

SOURCE: Pizza Patron Nation’s #1 Latin Pizza Brand Looks to Stir up Pizza Frenzy Again This Summer DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) – Last Summer, ‘Día del Patrón’ or ‘Day of the Patrón’ was a popular promotion sparking record sales for Pizza Patrón, the nation’s number one Latin pizza brand. Today, the chain announced it is bringing it back, by popular demand, for a limited time. The ‘Dia del Patrón’ promotion features the company’s 12-inch medium Amigo Pizzas™ with one topping priced at $2.99 each — with no limit on purchases

SOURCE: Cosi, Inc. DEERFIELD, IL–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) –  Così, Inc. ( NASDAQ : COSI ), the premium convenience restaurant company, today announced that it had received notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for the Company’s common stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share required for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1)

SOURCE: Marina Harbor Apartments & Anchorage MARINA DEL REY, CA–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) – Marina Harbor Apartments and Anchorage kick-off a whole-new level of convenience with the opening of Marina Harbor Shuttle — the residents-only summertime service that makes playing on the Westside easy and fun! Whether you’re headed out for shopping or dining, with the Marina Harbor Shuttle you can effortlessly hit the hottest spots from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica. The service is FREE through August 1 and $1.50 each way thereafter.

SOURCE: Alhambra Palace Restaurant CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –   Alhambra Palace Restaurant , a premier Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago , introduces live entertainment and Latin Fridays featuring a Flamenco show and belly dancer, Live Arabic band, and salsa upstairs in the Merrakash room on Fridays.

SOURCE: Evangeline Mitra’s Clabber-Fed Poularde and Poached Maine Lobster Tail From Evangeline Highlighted PORTLAND, ME–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –   GQ magazine food correspondent, Alan Richman, recently traveled the country talking with chefs and farmers about the meaning of ethical eating for his July feature article, “Eat no Evil.” As a follow up to the feature article, Richman, in his GQ blog, Forked & Corked , lists the top ten ethical dishes he had on his journey. Mitra’s Clabber-fed poularde and poached Maine lobster tail prepared by Chef Erik Desjarlais of Evangeline , a Maine French restaurant , made the top-ten list. “The lobster merely perfect, the chicken astonishing…

SOURCE: MarketResearch.com ROCKVILLE, MD–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Packaged Facts’ new report “Prepared Foods and Ready-to-Eat Foods at Retail: The New Competition to Foodservice,” to their collection of Food market reports.

SOURCE: Panera Bread Company ST. LOUIS, MO–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  Panera Bread Company ( NASDAQ : PNRA ) will report its second quarter results after the market close on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. The Company will discuss its second quarter results on a call that will also be broadcast on the Internet at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 28, 2010

SOURCE: McDonald’s Chief Menu Innovation Officer Expands Role to Lead U.S. Nutrition OAK BROOK, IL–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  McDonald’s USA today announced that Karen Wells, Vice President, U.S. Strategy and Menu will take on an expanded role focusing on U.S.