Guy Fieri’s coming to Council Bluffs, Iowa, casino

The $22 million renovation and expansion of Harrah's Council Bluffs in Iowa will include the addition of Guy Fieri's Kitchen & Bar, which will open in May. Caesars Entertainment Inc. will also update hotel rooms and the casino floor. KMTV-TV The post Guy Fieri’s coming to Council Bluffs, Iowa, casino first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Golden Corral turns 50 with plans for new growth

Golden Corral is heading into its 50th year with plans for several new initiatives including the expansion of a steakhouse banner called GC Grill House by Golden Corral and a fast-casual concept that could be named "Homeward Kitchen," according to a patent filing. The buffet chain reported a 37% increase in same-store sales in the […] The post Golden Corral turns 50 with plans for new growth first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Krystal unveils to-go-only small format unit in Alabama

Krystal will open a new prototype Jan. 10 in Center Point, Alabama, that is 1,000 square feet smaller than its traditional restaurants and does not include a dining room. At 1,700 square feet, the company-owned restaurant also features a smaller kitchen that uses 20% less space, a double-lane drive-thru, a walk-up window and a pickup […] The post Krystal unveils to-go-only small format unit in Alabama first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

McDonald’s to move faster on new restaurant openings

McDonald's has unveiled a new strategy that will include accelerating new restaurant openings and opening more units to fully capture the increased demand we've driven over the past few years. The chain will also eliminate some initiatives in the name of efficiency and evaluate staffing levels and streamline some parts of its corporate structure in […] The post McDonald’s to move faster on new restaurant openings first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

TravelCenters of America to be acquired by BP

BP's North American subsidiary will pay $1.3 billion for truck stop company TravelCenters of America, which operates more than 450 restaurants under 19 quickservice banners including Burger King, Arby's and Starbucks. The company's operations also include 150 full-service restaurants under brands including IHOP and Iron Skillet. Restaurant Business The post TravelCenters of America to be acquired by BP first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.