SOURCE: Free To Choose Our Meals SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  According to the California Restaurant Association Office, San Francisco’s Happy Meal Toy Ban was assigned to the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee, chaired by Supervisor Carmen Chu. The legislation has not been scheduled yet for a vote, however, the earliest the bill can be heard in committee is September 13, 2010.

SOURCE: Zion & Zion Venezia’s Pizzeria Completes Evaluation Process; Selects Top-Five Ranked Zion & Zion as Social Media Agency TEMPE, AZ–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  Since 1978, Venezia’s Pizzeria has operated multiple locations in both New Mexico and Arizona — now with a total of seven locations. Recognizing the high level of involvement that customers have with the Venezia’s brand, Domenick Montanile, owner of the four Arizona locations of Venezia’s decided to begin the selection process to hire a firm to develop social media around the Venezia’s brand. “The search ended after we concluded an evaluation period with Zion & Zion.

SOURCE: Texas Hill Country Barbecue, Inc. DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  Texas Hill Country Barbecue, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : THCB ), a provider of Smoked Meat products, announced today the formation of their Restaurant and Hospitality division.

SOURCE: Panera Bread ST. LOUIS, MO–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) – FORTUNE magazine has named Panera Bread ( NASDAQ : PNRA ) to its 2010 list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, a first for the Company. Panera is one of only two restaurant concepts to make the 2010 list.

SOURCE: DineEquity, Inc. New Florentine Ravioli With Chicken and Provolone-Stuffed Meatballs With Fettuccini Added to Popular 2 for $20 Everyday Menu LENEXA, KS–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  The best deal in the neighborhood keeps getting better as Applebee’s adds two new choices to its 2 for $20 menu. Applebee’s guests can now enjoy the rich flavors of Florentine Ravioli with Chicken and Provolone-Stuffed Meatballs with Fettuccini on its 2 for $20 every day value menu.  Before it was in vogue, Applebee’s 2 for $20 menu led the industry in giving guests a shared dining experience by offering a generously sized appetizer and two classic meals — all for only $20.