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DALLAS, TX – PRNewswire

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is doubling up their slow-smoked greatness by offering a Texas-style dinner special for two.

The dinner for two includes two, two-meat plates for $22 and will be available for purchase the whole month of February on weekdays after 4 p.m.

Dickey’s two-meat plates include the guest’s choice of two authentic, slow-smoked meats, two savory sides and a delicious buttery roll. This February, guests can enjoy dinner in-store at Dickey’s with their barbecue loving best friend or better half for only $22.

“At Dickey’s, we believe that authentic barbecue is meant to be shared with friends and family,” says Renee Roozen, President of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to offer this special to our guests and bring folks in our doors to enjoy Texas-style barbecue with their loved ones and our Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family.”

Find the nearest Dickey’s location here.

CARLE PLACE, NY – PRNewswire

1-800-Flowers.com is making it easier than ever to win hearts this Valentine’s Day. With new ways to shop on-the-go, opportunities to save big, concierge advice, a destination for enhanced order status tracking and more, the gift-giving experience has never been more convenient or stress-free.

Innovative Ways to Shop and Transact
Delivering big smiles is easy and convenient with these new ways to shop for gifts:

• Mobile shoppers can order from 1-800-Flowers.com via chat or voice across a variety of platforms. For example, customers can easily order popular floral arrangements on Google Assistant-enabled Android devices and iPhones (“Hey Google, talk to 1-800-Flowers”) for delivery nationwide. They can also use Google Assistant to shop selections from the brand’s “Fresh from the Farm^™” collection on Google Express (“Buy roses”)
• Just in time for Valentine’s Day, 1-800-Flowers.com is launching an enhanced voice-enabled Alexa skill with “one-shot intent” for more streamlined dialog (“Alexa, ask 1-800-Flowers to send my wife roses”). Together with the integration of Amazon Pay, flower buying and transacting is a breeze
• Gift-givers can make purchases via the Facebook Messenger chat bot, plus connect with the 1-800-Flowers.com customer care team for quick assistance regarding order inquiries

Early Order Discounts and More Ways to Save
Big heartfelt gestures don’t have to break the budget with these opportunities to shop and save:

• Customers who order their Valentine’s Day flowers before February 4 can save big by taking advantage of exclusive discounts
• Mobile and app customers can get special offers from Apple Pay and the iOS App Store
• Eligible PayPal customers can access exclusive 1-800-Flowers.com savings across desktop, mobile, web and apps
• Consumers shopping on Google Assistant and Facebook Messenger can check the chat bots for exclusive deals on select floral arrangements
• Shoppers are encouraged to visit 1-800-Flowers.com and sign up for email alerts to receive updates in real-time about special rose offers and other savings
• Downloading the mobile app and signing up for text alerts provides additional notifications about exclusive, limited-time offers

Dedicated Customer Self-Service Portal Saves Time, Helps Alleviate Stress
1-800-Flowers.com has introduced an easy-to-use online Customer Service Hub that enables shoppers to view real-time updates on order status, provides options for order modification, and offers live chat support. Gift-givers can also sign-up for SMS notifications to receive order confirmation and delivery updates.

Gywn^® – The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Concierge
The 1-800-Flowers.com online gift concierge, Gwyn^®, powered by IBM Watson, has been honing her skills to help provide thoughtful gift suggestions to customers this Valentine’s Day. She creates an intuitive shopping experience for customers, by asking contextually relevant questions, then builds up a detailed understanding of what the gift-giver is looking for and provides the best options in real time. Shoppers can then quickly add the perfect gift to their shopping cart.

Free Shipping/No Service Charge Nationwide for Celebrations Passport^® Members
1-800-Flowers.com shoppers who become members of the Celebrations Passport^® loyalty program enjoy unlimited free standard shipping and no service charge on all orders year-round across the company’s family of gifting brands, including Simply Chocolate^SM, Harry & David^®, Cheryl’s Cookies^® and more.

Expedited Checkout Makes the Transaction Experience Seamless
Whether shopping via mobile or desktop, customers can enjoy the convenience of expedited checkout with PayPal, Apple Pay, VISA Checkout, American Express Checkout and Masterpass.

Delivery Options for Planners and Procrastinators Alike
1-800-Flowers.com offers an array of nationwide delivery options, from overnight shipping to same-day doorstep delivery by local florists. While shoppers are strongly encouraged to place floral orders early, 1-800-Flowers.com does offer same-day delivery, even on February 14. Last-minute orders can be placed by 12 noon local time to ensure Valentine’s Day arrival. But, word to the wise: Individuals who plan to send floral arrangements to teachers or other professionals with varied schedules should send for delivery earlier in the week, as deliveries on Valentine’s Day usually continue into the early evening hours.

Shoppers are encouraged to follow 1-800-Flowers.com on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, plus share their stories of Valentine’s Day smiles using the hashtag #WOWthatslove.

LANCASTER, PA – PRNewswire

This Valentine’s Day, sweet, salty and buttery love is in the air as Auntie Anne’s^®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is bringing back their beloved Heart-Shaped Pretzels. On February 14, pretzel fans can share the love with a special twist on Original and Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels, available at Auntie Anne’s stores nationwide for that one special day only.

“At Auntie Anne’s, we are thrilled to offer a fun, delicious twist to the traditional red rose with Heart-Shaped Pretzels,” said Carol Pasquariello, Vice President of Marketing at Auntie Anne’s. “We find joy in knowing your loved ones can delight in a salty or sweet Valentine’s Day pretzel treat.”

To help further spread the love, Auntie Anne’s is offering a Heart-Shaped Pretzel Buy One, Get One (BOGO) promotion on February 14 for all My Pretzel Perks members. To receive the offer, guests need to download the app, which is available for free in Apple’s App Store and Android’s Google Play Store, before 12:00 p.m. EST on February 13.

For pretzel lovers looking to take things to the next level, Auntie Anne’s recommends pairing the Heart-Shaped Pretzels with one of their delicious dips:

• Original Heart-Shaped Pretzel with Hot Salsa Cheese Dip for flames that keep sizzling
• Original Heart-Shaped Pretzel with Marinara Dip for the hopeless romantic who wants red on Valentine’s Day
• Cinnamon Sugar Heart-Shaped Pretzel with Sweet Glaze Dip for a sweet treat for your sweetheart

For the latest information about Auntie Anne’s products and company news, please visit AuntieAnnes.com and follow the brand on Twitter @AuntieAnnes, on Instagram @AuntieAnnesPretzels, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/AuntieAnnesPretzels. To get exclusive offers and information before anyone else, download the Auntie Anne’s My Pretzel Perks app.

CINCINNATI, OH – PRWEB

Buffalo Wings & Rings, the sports restaurant franchise with more than 75 locations across the globe, capped off a successful 2017 by achieving another milestone in the brand’s history. The company hit the $100-million mark in system-wide sales for the first time while also growing restaurant count by more than 10 percent. In 2018, the company plans to build on that momentum with a goal to increase restaurant count by another 10 percent, adding 300 new jobs across the system and fueling future expansion by signing 10 new franchise deals.

In order to continue its growth trajectory, Buffalo Wings & Rings is focused on identifying qualified franchisees in states near the brand’s home of Cincinnati where they have an established presence. This includes Tennessee where the company has one restaurant in operation, Illinois with three, Kentucky with four and more in construction, Indiana with six, and Ohio with 14. Buffalo Wings & Rings is also focused on signing the first restaurants in Michigan and Pennsylvania. At the same time, Buffalo Wings & Rings is set to open new restaurants in growing states such as Florida and Texas, while opening its first locations in both Minnesota and Kansas – states that serve a strategic purpose to link between established markets – before the close of 2018.

“We are enjoying steady growth in restaurant count every year and continued to grow in 2017 while many of our competitors were scaling backwards. We outperformed much of our category in the casual dining and sports bar segments and we see opportunity to continue growing behind the strategic plan we’ve put in place,” said Nader Masadeh, CEO of Buffalo Wings & Rings.

While Buffalo Wings & Rings opened new restaurants across Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, Nebraska, and North Dakota in 2017, the brand’s accomplishments extend beyond increased growth. Multiple new openings broke the company’s opening sales record and average unit volume continued to increase across the system. Buffalo Wings & Rings continued to invest in the right people, bringing three new corporate team members on in the second half of the year to further enhance their support for franchisees in the system. The brand was named one of the Top 40 Food and Beverage Franchises for franchisee satisfaction by Franchise Business Review, based on surveys of more than 4,300 franchisees from almost 100 foodservice brands over 18 months.

“We are committed to the continued growth of the Buffalo Wings & Rings brand behind incredible franchise operators who believe in our mission and vision,” said Philip Schram, chief development officer of Buffalo Wings & Rings. “We are focused on serving our franchisees the best we can in order to help them elevate every aspect of their business and anticipate the needs of their specific markets. We’re also looking towards the future to make sure we are moving things in the right direction for increased success across the system.”

In 2018, the team at Buffalo Wings & Rings has plans to continue investing in the restaurant experience. The team is in the process of evolving the store design to fit the needs of today’s consumer with an eye toward the evolution of consumer preferences and behavior. The brand’s signature chef-inspired menu will continue to evolve, with exciting new limited time offers planned throughout 2018 at the same time as the company works to improve permanent menu items. After a tough year for the restaurant industry, the leadership team at Buffalo Wings & Rings understands the challenges they face and remain committed to a proactive approach.

“We continue to open new restaurants during a time when many restaurant chains are down. My partners and I are focused on the business. It’s our life, it’s our baby. We have complete focus on Buffalo Wings & Rings and we continue to reinvest in the franchisees that make up our system and in making sure our business model, menu and experience are the very best in the industry,” said Schram.

Total investment to open a Buffalo Wings & Rings franchise ranges between $1.2-million and $3-million. Open territories are available in a variety of states. Franchise candidates should have liquid capital of $300,000 or higher and a net worth of at least $1-million. More information on the Buffalo Wings & Rings franchise opportunity can be found at http://ownabuffalo.com/.

CANTON, MA – PRNewswire

Dunkin’ Donuts, the official coffee, breakfast sandwich, donut and hot chocolate of both the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, is helping football fans get ready for Sunday with the RoaDD to 52 Sweepstakes. Beginning today, January 31 through Sunday, February 4, fans can enter the RoaDD to 52 Sweepstakes by uploading a photo to Twitter demonstrating their Patriots or Eagles pride and showing how they are gearing up for Sunday’s game using #RoaDDto52 and #Sweepstakes. Fifty-two lucky winners will score big with 52 weeks’ worth of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee to keep them running after game day and through 2018. No purchase necessary, 18+, US residents only. Ends 2/4/18. For official rules, please visit DDSweeps.com.

“Whether they are rooting for the New England Patriots or the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, we know our fans have a lot of team spirit,” said Tom Manchester, Vice President of Field Marketing at Dunkin’ Brands. “With our RoaDD to 52 Sweepstakes, we are looking forward to seeing how Dunkin’ Donuts fits into fans’ game-day superstitions, rituals and watch parties and are excited to award 52 fans with 52 weeks’ worth of Dunkin’ coffee.”

No matter what game day conditions are around the country, fans can stay energized with Dunkin’ Donuts’ lineup of hot or iced coffees, lattes, macchiatos and Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee. This winter, Dunkin’ Donuts also has two new seasonal flavors: Buttery Toffee Nut, which offers the taste of buttery toffee with toasty nut flavor and Winter White Chocolate, which combines creamy white chocolate and subtle vanilla flavors.

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.

DENVER CO – PRNewswire

Teriyaki Madness, a growing, Denver-based fresh Asian fast-casual franchise, is rolling out a high protein bowl that’s nearly one pound of veggies and almost a half-pound of chicken, to debut Feb. 1for a four-month Limited Time Offer.

The Spicy Chicken Power Bowl is expected to be a favorite among carb-watchers and bodybuilders who crave protein-rich dishes. The bowl’s 49 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber are 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance of protein and 50 percent of daily fiber just in one meal, but the bowl is big enough to even make into two meals. The dish is loaded with the brand’s signature flavors, including fresh ginger, garlic, and pineapple juice, and is spiced up with chili garlic paste in addition to other secret ingredients.

The LTO is a takeoff on one of Teriyaki Madness’ most popular dishes, Spicy Chicken, which is served with teriyaki chicken wok-tossed in their signature spicy sauce, fresh stir-fried or steamed veggies and the customer’s choice of rice or noodles. The Spicy Chicken Power Bowl omits the carbs to make room for more veggies.

“Many health-conscious guests watching their carb intake already order our Spicy Chicken with veggies instead of rice or noodles, so we decided to add it as a special menu item,” said Teriyaki Madness CEO Michael Haith. “The Spicy Chicken Power Bowl is more flavor than fire. It’s a super addictive flavor with just a touch of heat that won’t burn your mouth – it just leaves you wanting more.”

Over the next four months, Teriyaki Madness is giving away free bowls for a year to six lucky winners. To be considered, consumers have to join Club Mad through their website or follow Teriyaki Madness on Facebook or Instagram. Each winner receives 24 free bowl vouchers to use throughout the year.

Teriyaki Madness, the fastest growing Asian restaurant concept in the nation, grants customers an authentic Seattle Teriyaki House experience. Big, bold bowls are what Teriyaki Madness is famous for, as guests customize their made-to-order entrees. Building a customer’s bowl of delicious flavors and ingredients starts with made-from-scratch sauces and various rice and noodle options, and then adding fresh-cut, stir-fried or steamed vegetables and quality proteins like all-natural, fresh chicken, beef or tofu.

ANN ARBOR, MI – PRNewswire

Game day is coming, and Domino’s Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery and digital ordering platforms, has your food plan covered. With 15 different digital ways to order, along with a wide variety of products and more than 34 million possible pizza combinations, Domino’s has the key players for a winning game day spread.

“Whether its via online, our iPhone app, Android app or any of our AnyWare ordering platforms, one thing is for sure: Domino’s makes planning and ordering your game day feast simple,” said Dennis Maloney, Domino’s senior vice president and chief digital officer.

Customers can place their order via any of the following AnyWare platforms: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Slack, Messenger, zero-click app, text, tweet, Ford SYNC, Samsung Smart TV, voice ordering with Dom and smartwatches.

“Domino’s makes ordering convenient for our customers, especially on the biggest football Sunday of the season,” said Maloney. “Whether you’re throwing a large party or just having a few friends over, Domino’s has an ordering option for everyone to make sure hunger doesn’t win.”

Choosing the easiest ordering option isn’t the only way customers can score big on game day. Those who are enrolled in Domino’s Piece of the Pie Rewards^® program can earn points simply by placing an order. Loyalty members will receive 10 points for any order of $10 or more that they place online, by phone or in-store.

Domino’s Game Day Fun Facts

• Domino’s expects to sell more than 13 million pizza slices and 4 million chicken wings nationwide on game day – about 30 percent more pizza slices than on a typical Sunday.
• The biggest football Sunday of the year is one of Domino’s top five busiest delivery days of the year in the U.S.
• On football Sunday, in the U.S. alone, Domino’s delivery drivers will cover the equivalent of about 4,000 round trips from Philadelphia to Boston – a 23-percent increase over a typical Sunday.
• While Domino’s stores throughout Philadelphia and New England will see high sales at the beginning of the game, the city or region of the winning team will likely see higher sales at the end of the night.
• During last year’s game, Domino’s sold enough pizzas to stretch across about 5,000 football fields.

BEDFORD, NH

G-Force,^TM the New Hampshire-based go-to resource for parking lot line striping and pavement marking, is launching a franchise program exclusive to military veterans. “We’ve created a one-of-a-kind, low-cost franchise just for veterans,” says founder and CEO Jack Child, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Air force. “This is a stealth business in high demand that few know about,” says Child. “Veterans have the best leadership training in the world. In addition to coming from an integrity-focused background, they are mission-oriented and have traits needed to run a successful business,” Child adds. “This low-cost, high-margin opportunity is perfect for veterans who like to work outdoors.” For more info, visit gogforce.com

NORTH PALM BEACH—PRNewswire

BurgerFi, among the nation’s fastest growing, award-winning better burger concepts, will launch a new marketing campaign which will feature the tagline “BURGERS for Every 1.” The campaign will focus on the company’s mission to serve only the top 1% of best-tasting certified, American Black Angus beef from the top ranches across the country. Known for delivering the all-natural burger experience in a fast-casual environment, the brand has a commitment to quality food that ensures no steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals or additives are ever used.

The new advertising campaign, created by Rochester, New York-based agency Partners + Napier, highlights the fact that everyone has a niche and ability to excel in something and they deserve to celebrate what qualities make them unique with a burger that is special too. Creative assets will also correlate these qualities to specific burgers on the menu and feature fun, unexpected imagery and headlines. The unique alpha-numerical tagline is representative of both the top 1% of beef used by BurgerFi that “never-ever” contains hormones, antibiotics, steroids, or additives, and the perspective that BurgerFi restaurants will continue to serve the millions of one-of-a-kind guests.

From chef-driven menu items including their unrivaled certified angus craft burgers, their newest plant-based Beyond Burger, hand-cut fries and onion rings to Vienna hot dogs, frozen custard and shakes, BurgerFi offers guests an uncompromising and rewarding dining experience.

The “BURGERS for Every 1” campaign was inspired by the fact that only about 1% of the beef produced in the United States meets the strict BurgerFi standard of quality. We offer an experience that isn’t purely for “burger lovers” or “environmentalists” or “families” but for every unique individual who wants to reward themselves with something better,” said BurgerFi CEO Corey Winograd. “Our approach to every aspect of the BurgerFi experience – from the friendliness of our team to our sustainability efforts and fresh better burgers – is that guests can see and taste the difference.”

The campaign will begin rolling out on January 29 via national and local digital media, pre-roll video, radio, social media, billboards, email and in-store displays.

HAMPTON, NH— PRNewswire

Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., today announced the upcoming opening of its first club in Monterrey, Mexico. The country’s first Judgement Free Zone® in Santa Catarina is expected to officially open this spring.

Planet Fitness has over 10.5 million members with clubs located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic and Panama. Founded in 1992, Planet Fitness is known for the combination of its high-quality fitness experience, affordable prices, and hassle-free, non-intimidating environment known as the Judgement Free Zone®.

“We are excited to announce our entrance into Mexico as we continue to extend our footprint and expand our brand internationally,” said Chris Rondeau, chief executive officer of Planet Fitness. “We continue to see an increasing global enthusiasm for our brand and we look forward to entering this new market and introducing the Santa Catarina community to the Judgement Free Zone.®”

Each Planet Fitness location features the brand’s iconic “Lunk Alarm” – a purple and yellow siren on the wall used as a light-hearted reminder that grunting, dropping weights or judging others is not permitted. As a member appreciation gesture, Planet Fitness Santa Catarina will provide free pizza on the first Monday of every month and free sweet bread, known locally as pan dulce, on the second Tuesday of every month while supplies last – a reminder that it’s okay to treat yourself every once in a while after a good workout.

The Santa Catarina club will feature brand-name cardio and strength equipment, circuit training, fully-equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions and free small group fitness instruction by certified trainers. PF Black Card® members will have the ability to bring a guest at no additional charge and have access to HydroMassage® recliners, massage chairs, PF Cuts, and much more. JEG-Fit LLC, a Planet Fitness franchisee group since 2011, is the owner and operator of the Monterrey location and currently owns 19 locations throughout Arizona and Washington.

To find a Planet Fitness club or learn more about the Judgement Free Zone®, please visit PlanetFitness.com.