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OpenTable Introduces Gold Tables, Turning Diner Loyalty Into Access at Coveted Restaurants
OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, today announced Gold Tables, a new OpenTable loyalty benefit that gives diners with Gold status access to tables at participating in-demand restaurants while helping restaurants reach highly engaged guests.
Through the recently relaunched OpenTable Regulars loyalty program, diners unlock Gold status after completing six OpenTable reservations within 12 months. At launch, Gold Tables includes more than 500 participating restaurants across more than 50 cities nationwide, spanning major dining destinations including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles...
Denny’s Launches Summer Menu, Adds New Value Items Under $10
Denny’s is rolling out a new summer menu designed to blur traditional daypart boundaries, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner items all available any time of day across its US restaurants beginning June 24.
Dubbed The Clock’s Off Menu, the lineup is built around an all-day dining strategy that leans into changing consumer habits and the idea that demand is no longer tied to conventional meal times.
The expanded menu includes core Denny’s staples such as Moons Over My Hammy, Country Fried Steak & Eggs, Sirloin Steak, and...
White Castle Expands Summer Menu with Garlic Parm Chicken Slider, New Veggie Option
White Castle is expanding its lineup with limited-time specials and new menu items aimed at driving traffic this summer.
Starting June 15, participating White Castle restaurants will offer the new Garlic Parm Chicken Slider, a Crispy Chicken Slider topped with crispy onions and roasted garlic parmesan sauce made with Parmesan, Asiago and Romano cheeses. The item will be available through Aug. 23, or while supplies last, starting at $2.59.
White Castle is also featuring the sandwich in a $6.99...
TGI Fridays Launches Fridays United to Drive Global Soccer Tournament Traffic
TGI Fridays has introduced Fridays United, a limited-time matchday platform aimed at capturing group dining occasions tied to the Global Soccer Tournament.
Running through Aug. 31, the promotion combines shareable food, themed beverages, digital engagement, and loyalty incentives designed to boost traffic and check averages during matches.
“Fridays United™ represents everything we stand for at TGI Fridays® – bringing people together to celebrate life's biggest moments,” said Ray Blanchette, CEO of TGI Fridays, who called the tournament “a cultural phenomenon that unites fans...
Moe's Southwest Grill Launches Grilled Burrito Dippers -- Its First-Ever Snack-Sized Offering
In Collaboration with the MD Foodie Boyz
Moe's Southwest Grill®, the beloved fast-casual chain is now saying "Welcome to Moe's!" to a new menu item – Grilled Burrito Dippers. In collaboration with the food-obsessed teen podcast hosts and creators, MD Foodie Boyz, the Dipper is premiering as the brand's first-ever snack-sized menu item on April 21.
A Grilled Burrito Dipper is a handheld, mini burrito built for the moments between meals: late-night hangs, post-game hunger, study session fuel...
Revolutionizing Value Dining with Taco Bell's New Luxe Value Menu
Taco Bell is set to launch its new Luxe Value Menu on January 22, offering a new perspective on value for the conscious consumer.
Renowned for its value-focused options like the iconic Cravings Value Menu and the popular Luxe Boxes, Taco Bell continues to lead the industry in value offerings.
"At Taco Bell, value has always been about delivering more — more flavor, more abundance, more options, more excitement," said Luis Restrepo, Chief Marketing Officer, North America, at Taco Bell.
The Luxe Value Menu boasts a variety of items priced at $3 or less, introducing five innovative new selections alongside five fan favorites from the Cravings Value Menu.
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