Despite Recession, BK Offers Free Money

In true Have It Your Way spirit, Burger King Corp. is rewarding guests who use their Visa cards with chances to win the ultimate customizable prize–a $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card or $1,000 Amazon.ca Gift Certificate.

Whether it’s a book or flat-screen television, winners will have the opportunity to choose their own Amazon.com or Amazon.ca items when they use their prize. Until March 4, 2009, when guests at participating Burger King restaurants in the United States and Canada use their Visa card in the restaurant, they will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of 50 $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Cards or Amazon.ca Gift Certificates.

“This sweepstakes exemplifies personalization and choice, which are key components of the Burger King brand promise,” says Cindy Syracuse, senior director, cultural marketing, Burger King Corp.

Nick the Greek Opens in Santa Barbara

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Mountain Mike’s Releases Jalapeño Not-Knots

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Cousins Maine Lobster Opens 65th Unit in Rhode Island

Cousins Maine Lobster, the Shark Tank phenom known for serving up wild caught Maine lobster rolls, authentic New England clam chowder, and delicious whoopie pies is celebrating it’s 12th anniversary with the opening of their 65th unit in the Rhode Island market. CML invites the community to join them as they celebrate with an official ribbon cutting and launch party, featuring an appearance […]

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Opens Second Store in Orlando Area

Orlando ice cream fans are celebrating because Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream (Chill-N), the made-to-order nitrogen ice cream pioneer, announced that it will be opening its second Orlando area location on April 20th in Lake Nona at 13887 Narcoossee Rd. The shop is located just off the intersection of Narcoossee Rd. and Laureate Blvd. and in […]

Shake Shack and Avocados From Mexico Partner on Campaign

Shake Shack and Avocados From Mexico are serving up a campaign that’s sure to delight avocado fans across the U.S. Guests who order any sandwich or burger with avocado will have the opportunity to select their own fruit via Shake Shack’s Avocado Expert and receive a tableside slicing demo. Here’s how it works: For those […]

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Unveils Lineup of 2024 Openings

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the fast-casual brand renowned for its authentic Hawaiian-style cuisine, announces its lineup of initial openings of 2024 through two successful networks of multi-unit franchise owners in Colorado and Texas. Founded in Honolulu, HI in 1952, L&L continues its mission to share aloha with their popular ‘Plate Lunch’ offerings throughout 230 locations across […]

Papa Murphy’s Brings Back Taco Grande Pizza Through May 19

Why choose between your two loves when you can have both? Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza—the take ‘n’ bake pizza franchise with over 1,135 locations around the globe—announced the return of the crowd-favorite Taco Grande Pizza, a culinary fusion available at participating locations nationwide from April 22 to May 19. This season’s must-try pizza […]

Penn Station Raises Over $1M for People with Down Syndrome

Those with Down syndrome stand to benefit from a generous donation presented by Penn Station East Coast Subs at Sunday’s Cincinnati Reds baseball game. This leading fast-casual sandwich restaurant franchise continues its long-standing tradition of community support with the contribution of $153,964.43 to Down syndrome organizations across the Midwest. This year’s donation brings the total […]

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