Monthly Archives: September 2018

DALLAS, TX – Known as America’s Sports Restaurant, it’s only fitting that Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s) is giving its fans something else to cheer about. Starting September 3rd, Boston’s will launch its ‘Appy Hour’, which offers guest smaller bites packed with big flavor!

Every Monday-Friday through, Boston’s will be plating up its new, delicious appetizers – perfectly portioned in half sizes. With choices ranging from fan favorites like Cactus Cut Potatoes to the brand’s famous wings, Boston’s guests can indulge their cravings with a variety of new, smaller menu items which allow groups of guests to enjoy a wide variety of appetizers in small tapas-style portions. Answering the call for what fans crave this season, Boston’s has trimmed the following favorites into half-portions:

• Risotto Balls: Parmesan risotto rolled in breadcrumbs and lightly fried. Served with a side of homemade Pomodoro sauce.
• Cactus Cut Potatoes: Spicy and thinly-sliced potatoes served with signature cactus dip.
• Thai Bites: Breaded and fried shrimp tossed in an Asian glaze and served with crunchy Asian noodles, carrots, green onions and sesame seeds.
• Buffalo Cauliflower: Lightly battered and fried cauliflower florets tossed in buffalo sauce on a bed of bleu cheese dressing and crunchy cabbage. Topped with crumbled bleu cheese and freshly sliced scallions

In addition to the above, Appy Hour offerings also include:

• Pepperoni Stuffed Twist Bread: Half order of Boston’s handmade dough stuffed with pepperoni and a variety of cheeses.
• Snack-Size Wings: Boston’s famous boneless wings toss in your favorite dressing.
• Rib Bites: An arrangement of slow roasted ribs, smaller portioned for smaller appetites.

“We didn’t invent small plates, but we’ve elevated them,” said Katie Borger, Senior Director of Marketing for Boston’s. “By introducing some of our most delicious, signature items and some of our new Starters all in half portions, we’re asking guests to branch out of their comfort zone and sample some of what we’re so proud of without breaking the bank or ruining their dinner appetites. We’re complementing our restaurants’ local Happy Hour drink offerings with the small plates menu with great value, starting at just $3!”

In addition to its Appy Hour offering, this fall Boston’s is also launching its NFL Season Pass which awards guests who spend a minimum of $10 with a credit for visiting Boston’s on NFL Sundays. The more credits a guest earns, the bigger the Super Bowl reward will be on February 3, 2019. Capitalizing on the notion that no tailgate is complete without a great atmosphere and amazing food, Boston’s is also offering guests 50 percent off its signature Team Platter from 11-12 each Sunday before kickoff.

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar’s U.S. operations are based in Dallas, and currently has 23 locations in 16 states. The company’s sister brand, Boston Pizza, has over 400 locations throughout Canada and is widely- recognized as the No. 1 casual dining brand in the country.

CANTON, MA – For a new way to help guests run on Dunkin’ even faster, Dunkin’ Donuts announced that On-the-Go Mobile Ordering is now available through Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service. With this new integration, DD Perks® Rewards members can place a mobile order for Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, beverages, baked goods and breakfast sandwiches on an Alexa-enabled device, and then speed past the line for pick-up.

Guests who have a DD Perks account and an Amazon account can link them together in the Alexa app once they open the skill, with all ordering and payments happening within Dunkin’ Donuts’ mobile platform. When a guest places and submits an order through Amazon Alexa, they will be asked which location they would like it to be sent to and the time their order will be ready. Guests can order from saved Favorites they have previously ordered via the Dunkin’ Mobile® App.

To start their order, guests need simply say, “Alexa, order from Dunkin’ Donuts.” A more detailed list of steps to follow for placing a Dunkin’ Donuts order via Amazon Alexa can be found on the Dunkin’ Donuts blog at https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/.

The new Dunkin’ Donuts Ordering skill for Alexa joins the Dunkin’ Donuts Quiz, first introduced on National Coffee Day last year. The Dunkin’ Donuts Quiz allows users with an Alexa-enabled device to enjoy a unique quiz that includes freshly brewed questions on everything from hot and iced coffee facts and the history of coffee, to Dunkin’ knowledge and donut trivia. To play the quiz, guests can enable the Dunkin’ Donuts skill in the Alexa app and say, “Alexa, play Dunkin’ Donuts Quiz.”

“Our integration with Amazon Alexa is our latest innovation to better serve members of our DD Perks program, which remains one of the fastest growing loyalty programs in the quick service restaurant industry, with nearly 8 million members,” said Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, Vice President, Digital and Loyalty Marketing for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. “As a brand, we are always looking for ways to fit seamlessly into our guests’ daily routines and provide new levels of convenience and speed.”

With DD Perks, guests earn five points for every dollar they spend on qualifying purchases at Dunkin’ Donuts when they pay using an enrolled Dunkin’ Donuts Card, either plastic or via the Dunkin’ Mobile® App. Once a member accrues 200 points, he or she receives a coupon for a free, any-size beverage of their choice, redeemable at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants. DD Perks members also receive a coupon for a free, any-size beverage upon enrollment and on their birthday.

To enroll in DD Perks, download the Dunkin’ Mobile App or visit www.DDPerks.com. To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or subscribe to the Dunkin’ Donuts blog to receive notifications at https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog.

CARLE PLACE, NY – PRNewswire

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) today announced it plans to hire more than 8,000 associates nationwide for positions across its gourmet food brands in preparation for the 2018 holiday shopping season. Hiring is now underway for seasonal roles at Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies and The Popcorn Factory. Competitive wages, flexible schedules, applicable employee discounts and new incentive programs are designed to attract passionate, highly-motivated associates. This seasonal hiring initiative is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience to shoppers.

“Each year, our seasonal associates play an incredibly important role in helping us deliver millions of holiday smiles,” said Maureen Paradine, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. “As we approach the busiest time of year for our gourmet food business, we’re excited to offer job-seekers rewarding opportunities to build skills and gain valuable experience while delighting gift-givers nationwide.”

Available positions vary by brand and include full-time and part-time roles in high-volume areas such as production, gift assembly and retail stores, as well as call center, distribution and fulfillment center operations. Most of these seasonal roles are being offered in Illinois, Ohio and Oregon. Associates may be considered for permanent positions once the holidays are over.

Interested candidates can learn more about employment opportunities and apply for positions online at http://www.1800flowersinc.com/careers.

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