Nation’sRestaurantNews reports Applebee’s expands their Sizzling Entrée line. The new additions include: • Sizzling Double Barrel Whisky Sirloins: Two 4-ounce steaks flavored with blackened seasoning, garlic and thyme over mashed potatoes topped with red peppers, mushrooms and onions caramelized in bourbon whiskey • Sizzling Cajun Steak & Shrimp: A 7-ounce sirloin grilled with blackened seasoning and served over sautéed [...]

As my regular readers know, I love Jack in the Box! QSRweb reports Jack in the Box is upgrading its burger line. …”We have completely reformulated our hamburger patty and that has improved taste, texture, juiciness. All of that has been done through our R&D efforts and we know we have a statistically significant preference [...]

It’s a New Nacho Monster Deal at Freebirds according to QSRweb. …Monster Nachos start with a large portion of house made chips topped with black or pinto beans, queso, and choice of grass-fed beef, hormone-free chicken, or all natural slow roasted carnitas, then custom built with more than 40 freshly prepared ingredients such as roasted [...]

QSRweb reports Seattle’s Best is giving away free coffee to those who have to work Black Friday November 25, 2011. …People who are working on Black Friday can visit the Seattle’s Best CoffeeFacebook page to request a free sample. The first 100,000 people to participate will receive a free sample of Level 3 coffee mailed [...]

QSRmagazine reports Captain D’s is offering one big fish. It’s a  6 ounce Southern Style White Fish fillet,that comes with two sides, hush puppies and debut’s at $4.99. As part of the Southern Style White Fish roll out, Captain D’s is inviting customers to tell their big-fish “Tall Tales” on Facebook. The customer with the best fish [...]

As a Native Floridian, I’ve visited St.Cloud, Florida numerous times. Known for it’s quaint small town like atmosphere and country life living, it’s huge news when a new business comes to town. Bojangles’ is big time news… …“We are thrilled to be growing into St. Cloud and to offer a dining experience unlike any other [...]

TGIF!!!! “Have you tried Wendy’s new “mid-tier” burger the “W?” – – – – – – – “Did you know December 15, 2011 is National Cupcake Day?” MaggieMoo’s and Marble Slab are giving away one free ice cream cupcake, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – – – – – – – “Be sure to [...]

According to QSRmagazine, Gourmet Food Trucks are creating healthy menus, thereby maintaining  the ability to compete with other vendors such as grocery stores, fast-food facilities and local dine-in restaurants. …According to IBISWorld, while the public’s newfound obsession with food trucks will likely subside over the next five years, there will still be some opportunities for growth and sustained [...]

NationsRestaurantNews reports about the value, convenience and simplicity of take out for the holidays versus purchasing the holiday meal and preparing it at home. …The American Farm Bureau Federation estimated last week that the average cost of a Thanksgiving Day dinner this year is $49.20 for 10 people — 13 percent higher than last year’s average of $43.47… [...]