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| FAST FOOD MERGER
NOT GOOD!
Triarc Companies, Inc. the franchisor of the Arby's restaurant system (“Arby’s”), and Wendy’s International, Inc. (NYSE: WEN, “Wendy’s”) announced today they have signed a definitive merger agreement, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, for an all-stock transaction in which Wendy’s shareholders will receive a fixed ratio of 4.25 shares of Triarc Class A Common Stock for each share of Wendy’s common stock they own. Arby's was recently mandated by their parent company to cut corners to produce higher profits. Coca-Cola products have been replaced by cheaper selling Pepsi Products, the preferred ketchup Heinz has been replaced with a generic label and the Arby Q Sauce has been replaced with a generic branded sauce. Presently Wendy's provides all of the premium brands in this area of the country but could be affected by the merger. Under terms of the merger,
the companies will operate as separate entities and still maintain their
perspective headquarters in Atlanta, GA and Dublin, Ohio. The new
Combination Will Create Third Largest U.S. Quick Service Restaurant Company
With Approximately $12.5 Billion In Annual System Sales
GREEN HILLS GRILLE CLOSES
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QUALITY CUTS
AT COPPER CELLAR CORP.
A recent visit to the Cumberland Grill on the Strip was met with some suprising compromises. As I looked to see the red stuff that was to top my fries, I realized it was not the Heinz it was the nasty other brand. I asked the waitress about the compromise and she said, " oh we are making cuts where we can." Cutting the Heinz is not a compromise! Our friendly waitress went on to include several other cuts made by the company. Needless to say cuts without discounts to the customer is a deadly combination. We recommend avoiding restaurants that compromise quality and Cumberland Grill aka Copper Cellar aka Calhoun's is a good place to avoid. Over the past few years we have noticed a number of quality cuts at Calhoun's. The glasses went plastic, the plates went plastic, the salads shrunk, the portions shrunk. The prices went up. Where does the customer win in this situation. Seek better restaurants.....avoid Calhoun's.
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DEL TACO HAS
PLANS FOR KNOXVILLE
No. 2 Mexican quick-serve Del Taco announced today its plans to open seven new restaurants in Tennessee. Restaurant entrepreneurs Gerald and Carol Fulbright, along with their son Thomas, have signed a deal to open four restaurants in Chattanooga while a group of quick-service operators will open three locations over the next four years in the eastern part of Knoxville. Knoxville franchisee Constance Durant says Del Taco is appealing as a business because it has the highest sales volume of any Mexican quick-service restaurant. Its average unit volume of nearly $1.2 million is significantly higher than Taco Bell's. "We found Del Taco to be better and different from anything else out there," Fulbright says. "Likewise, we think lovers of fast-food, especially of the Mexican variety, will find that Del Taco is better and different from anything else that's available." For more than 40 years, the chain has offered menu items that appeal to a broad range of tastes. Offerings include tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos as well as American favorites like hamburgers, fries and milk shakes. Each item is made to order with quality ingredients including lard-free beans made from scratch daily, real cheddar cheese grated on site, chicken grilled fresh every hour, hand-made salsa and fresh produce.
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| Closings:
Green Hills Grille
- Western Plaza
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Announcements & New Openings:
Brixx Wood Fired
Pizza - (Planning Stages)
Del Taco - (Planning
Stages)
Gondolier Restaurant
- Southgrove Shopping Ctr - Chapman Hwy.
Gondolier Restaurant
- Oak Ridge
Gridiron Burgers
- Downtown (Fall '08)
Gunthar's Galley - Knoxville Center
Mall (August '08)
Nama - Homberg/Bearden
( NOW OPEN)
Qdoba - Town & Country Center
Red Robin - (Planning Stages)
Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery - U.T.
Strip
Taco Del Mar - Campbell Station
Road (Opening Soon)
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| 07/28/2007 | Added Wild Wing Cafe Menu |
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| 08/16/2007 | Updated Restaurant News |
| 08/17/2007 | Updated Restaurant News |
| 08/27/2007 | Updated Applebee's Menu |
| 08/31/2007 | Updated Restaurant List |
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| 09/04/2007 | Added Litton's Menu |
| 09/29/2007 | Updated Restaurant Listing |
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| 10/04/2007 | Added Ruth's Chris Menu |
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| 10/24/2007 | Updated Restaurant News |
| 11/01/2007 | Updated TGI Friday's Menu |
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| 11/03/2007 | Updated Texas Roadhouse Menu |
| 11/09/2007 | Added Amerigo Italian Restaurant Menu |
| 11/12/2007 | Added Dan McGrew's Menu |
| 11/24/2007 | Added Wok-Hay's New Menu |
| 01/09/2008 | Updated Restaurant News |
| 01/12/2008 | Updated Restaurant News |
| 01/14/2008 | Added Trio Cafe Menu |
| 01/30/2008 | Updated Restaurant News |
| 02/02/2008 | Updated Marble Slab Creamery |
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| 02/07/2008 | Updated Big Ed's Pizza |
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| 02/19/2008 | Updated Restaurant News |
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| 04/19/2008 | Added Crown & Goose Menu |
| Updated Restaurant Listing | |
| 04/26/2008 | Updated Mr. Gatti's Menu |
| 05/09/2008 | Updated Restaurant News |
| 05/14/2008 | Updated Aubrey's |
| Updated Qdoba | |
| Updated Beef O'Brady's | |
| 05/23/2008 | Updated Litton's |
| 06/07/2008 | Added review of Senor Taco |
| 07/22/2008 | Updated Restaurant News |
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