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Mar 19, 2026 at 2:14 PM
AyrKing Launches 8-Gallon Mixstir with Dispenser for High-Volume Batter and Liquid Seasoning Applications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AyrKing's new 8-gallon Mixstir blends batter in 60 seconds without aeration, automating hand-stirring and freeing labor in high-volume kitchens....
Mar 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
PENN Entertainment Sets June 24 as Grand Opening Date for New Hollywood Casino Aurora in Illinois
WYOMISSING, Penn. & AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it expects to open the new land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora to the public on Wednesday, June 24, pending customary regulatory approvals. This will be the second all-new PENN property to open in the Chicagoland region following the grand opening of the land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet in August 2025. The new $360 million entertainment destination is being...
Mar 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
RCI to File 10-K and Host 4Q25 Conference Call on X Spaces at 4:30 PM Today
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) plans to file its Form 10-K and report financial results for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2025, after the market closes today. The Company will hold a related conference call on X Spaces at 4:30 PM ET. X Spaces Call & Presentation Call link: https://x.com/i/spaces/1NGaraDpQRqJj (X log in required). Presentation link: https://www.rcihospitality.com/investor-relations/. To ask questions duri...
Mar 19, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Promoting Certified EVO Oil: PDO and PGI at the Heart of the Ecceukch Project
ZURICH, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is not only one of the symbolic ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine: it also represents an internationally recognised healthy lifestyle. Thanks to its organoleptic and nutritional properties – including its high content of polyphenols and monounsaturated fats – EVOO is one of the pillars of the Mediterranean diet, a dietary model appreciated worldwide for its positive effects on health and sustainability. Today, thanks to coll...
Mar 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Restaurants Boost AI and Tech Investment Amid Margin Pressure, But Operational Gaps Persist
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qu, the pioneer of the restaurant industry’s first unified commerce platform, today released its seventh annual Restaurant Technology Benchmark Report, finding that, despite margin pressure, brands are investing heavily in technology, including AI, to combat economic headwinds and declining guest traffic. The data also underscores a major challenge for restaurant brands: operational gaps between order processing and food preparation, leading to fragmented guest...
Mar 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Arcos Dorados Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) (“Arcos Dorados” or the “Company”), Latin America and the Caribbean’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, today reported unaudited results for the three months, and audited results for the twelve months, ended December 31, 2025. Message from Luis Raganato, Chief Executive Officer Among our competitive strengths are a strong brand, a resilient business model, and a cultu...
Mar 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Rivermark Northern Liberties Welcomes Lucky Duck to Philly Waterfront
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The developers of Rivermark Northern Liberties – Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) with Haverford Development Partners – are pleased to welcome Lucky Duck, opening March 18, to the riverfront mixed-use community. “Our goal from the start with Rivermark has been to transform an area of previously neglected Delaware River waterfront into an active destination for our residents and the broader community,” said Drew Chapman, JAG Senior Vice President and Development Par...
Mar 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Taco Cabana Launches New El Paso Menu Celebrating Authentic Mexican Flavors
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taco Cabana® is introducing a new lineup of authentic Mexican dishes in El Paso restaurants as part of a regional menu test....
Mar 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
After Hours at the Transamerica, RASA and James Beard–Nominated Chef Brad Kilgore Have Built Something San Francisco Didn't Know It Was Missing
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The dinner service at ama ends. The kitchen goes quiet. And then, on certain nights, the room comes back to life. Since Chef Brad Kilgore opened ama by Brad Kilgore at the Transamerica Pyramid Center in September 2025, he has been doing something quietly extraordinary after hours: partnering with RASA World to produce a series of experiential evenings with music and an atmosphere San Francisco has not seen in quite this combination before. Two events. Two sellout...
Mar 18, 2026 at 11:59 AM
The Fresh Market Opens Second Location in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fresh Market, a leading specialty grocer opened its newest store Wednesday at 5880 Centre Avenue in Pittsburgh. The new store features an expansive footprint featuring a restaurant and bar concept to complement the brand’s already exceptional guest experience. Guests in attendance experienced a traditional The Fresh Market opening day complete with a ribbon-cutting, a $5,000 donation to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, plus giveaways and sampling thro...
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