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View the full segment <a href="http://fox6now.com/2017/11/15/hosting-thanksgiving-dinner-some-quick-easy-dinner-ideas-that-are-sure-to-be-a-hit/">here</a>.&nbsp;

FOX6 WakeUp: Hosting Thanksgiving dinner: Some quick, easy dinner ideas that are sure to be a hit

View the full segment <a href="http://www.kfyrtv.com/ndtoday/content/news/How-to-carve-a-turkey-for-Thanksgiving-dinner-458027163.html">here</a>.&nbsp;

North Dakota Today: How to carve a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner

View the full article <a href="http://consumerqueen.com/saving-money-2/restaurant-deals-2/thanksgiving-takeout-deals-2017">here</a>.If you need a little help with your Thanksgiving Feast, checkout the places below that can add to or make your dinner. Bob Evans has Farmhouse Feasts To Go featuring slow-roasted whole boneless turkey breast and ham.&nbsp; Also included are bread &amp; celery dressing, homestyle mashed potatoes, buttered sweet corn, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, gravy, rolls, pumpkin pie with whipped topping &amp; pumpkin bread loaf. Prices start at about $50 for a 4-person serving.&nbsp; &nbsp;A premium feast for 8 with both turkey and ham is about $110.&nbsp; For more details see: Bob Evans Farmhouse Feast Menu. Bojangles has their annual Fried Turkey special at select locations. Serving up to eight family members, Bojangles’ Seasoned Fried Turkey is a fully cooked heat-and-serve product, prepared using Bojangles’ proprietary seasoning. Oven-baked then fried, the turkey is then vacuum-sealed and frozen to lock in freshness.&nbsp; Prices start at about $40.&nbsp; Bojangles says their fried turkeys are always a sellout so you should pre-order today.&nbsp; For more details see:&nbsp; Bojangles Fried Turkey. Boston Market is open for dining in or takeout on Thanksgiving.&nbsp; There are several selections for Heat ‘n Serve Holiday Banquets such as a Complete Holiday whole turkey banquet for 12 for $119.99. Boston Market now also offers home delivery.&nbsp; More details at&nbsp; the Boston Market Holiday website. Cracker Barrel is open Thanksgiving Day and has in-store and takeout deals.&nbsp; Cracker Barrel’s Heat N’ Serve Holiday Family Meal To-Go comes with easy-to-follow heating instructions and: Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Dressing, Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Choice of 3 Sides (each serves 10), Sweet Yeast Rolls, and Pumpkin Pie &amp; Pecan Pie. Serves up to 10, priced at $99.99. 24-hour notice required for orders.&nbsp; &nbsp; Visit Cracker Barrel Holiday To Go for more details. Kroger has Thanksgiving dinners togo starting at about $50.&nbsp; For more details or to place your order see the Kroger Thanksgiving website. Marie Callender’s has Thanksgiving dinners togo starting at about $100.&nbsp; Buy a Complete Holiday Feast for pickup on November 21-22 and get a free bonus Apple Pie with THIS COUPON from Marie Callender’s. If ordering online use promo code APPLE. For more details or to place your order see the Marie Callender’s Thanksgiving website. Mimi’s Cafe has a Thanksgiving Feast for $99.99.&nbsp; The feast includes 1 whole herb butter basted turkey,&nbsp; buttered cornbread stuffing, candied pecan sweet potatoes, whipped mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, apple cranberry orange relish, turkey gravy, carrot nut bread and 1 whole pumpkin pie. Serves 8 – 10 adults.&nbsp; &nbsp;More details at Mimi’s Cafe Thanksgiving To Go. Red Robin has a Gourmet Turkey Burger Bar with a 10% discount from Nov. 20–24, 2017. The customizable burger bar comes complete with 10 or more individually wrapped, made-to-order turkey burgers with choice of bun and cheese, as well as a variety of Red Robin’s signature condiments, gourmet toppings and a side of Yukon Kettle Chips. For those tired of turkey, the 10 percent discount also applies to orders with Beef, Chicken Breast or Veggie Burger protein options. The Gourmet Burger Bar comes with a 10 burger minimum and additional burgers can be added in increments of five. Plates, serving utensils, napkins and cutlery kits are included with every Gourmet Burger Bar. As an added benefit, Red Robin Royalty® Members will also receive a free burger reward with every Gourmet Burger Bar purchase.&nbsp; For more details or to start your order see the Red Robin website. Shoney’s has turkey dinners to go featuring whole turkeys for about $55 (serves 10) and individually priced sides.&nbsp; For more details see: Shoneys Thanksgiving ToGo Menu. Trader Joe’s has a fully cooked half turkey breast for $6.99 a pound.&nbsp; For more details or to place your order see the Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving website. Whole Foods market has Thanksgiving dinners available; prices vary by location but a Thanksgiving dinner of whole turkey, stuffing and sides for four costs about about $80.&nbsp; For more details or to place your order see the Whole Foods website.&nbsp;

Consumer Queen: Thanksgiving Takeout Deals

View the full article <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/restaurants-offering-thanksgiving-meals-carryout-2017">here</a>.&nbsp;Following is a selection of restaurant chains offering full Thanksgiving meals, or select items, for carryout this year.&nbsp; Please be sure to call ahead as some options sell out early. Bakers Square offers pies for pick-up. Harvest Pumpkin with Whipped Cream, Pumpkin Supreme and more. Bundles available. Ben’s Kosher Deli is offering a Thanksgiving Feast for 10, $229.90. Includes whole roasted turkey, stuffing and gravy, roasted red potatoes, baked yams, fruit noodle pudding, sweet potato pudding and mashed potatoes. Side dishes and extra goodies also available. Bob Evans Restaurants is serving up the savings with the Thanksgiving Farmhouse Feast – a fully-cooked, heat-and-serve homestyle meal for eight people. The Thanksgiving Farmhouse Feast includes Bob Evans’ signature slow-roasted whole boneless turkey breast, sliced hickory smoked ham, bread &amp; celery dressing, homestyle mashed potatoes, gravy, buttered sweet corn, green beans with ham, macaroni &amp; cheese, cranberry relish, rolls, a whole apple pie, a whole pumpkin pie with whipped topping, and a loaf of pumpkin bread . . . for just $109.99. Guests can place orders online, by phone, or in-restaurant at one of the 500 locations across the country, now through Nov. 22. Bojangles’ wildly popular seasonal menu favorite, the Bojangles’ Seasoned Fried Turkey, is now available at participating restaurants. Pricing for Bojangles’ Seasoned Fried Turkey begins at $39.99 at participating locations only. Pricing and participation may vary by location. Bonanza Steakhouse – New Heat &amp; Serve Holiday Feasts To Go. Choose from three entrees, and enjoy your selection of three sides, rolls and dessert. Roasted Whole Turkey, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Spiral Sliced Ham. Boston Market – Menu includes everything from whole roasted turkey or spiral-sliced ham to all the sides you crave, like savory stuffing and creamy mashed potatoes. Heat &amp; Serve Holiday Meal options to feed 4 to 12 people. Catering options also available. You can order online, by phone or at your local Boston Market restaurant. Everything is already cooked, and it only takes about two hours to heat the entire meal. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurants are serving up a Traditional Turkey Dinner To Go with sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Half pan serves ten for $199.99. Full pan serves twenty for $379.99. Available through Thursday, November 23. Prices may vary by location. Catering also available. Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill is serving a complete turkey dinner served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Apple Cornbread Stuffing, Baby Beans Amandine, Candied Carrots and Cranberry Sauce. Plus, your choice of Apple or Pumpkin Pie. Serves 8-10 people – $199.99. 48 hours notice required. Chompie’s is open until 3pm and offers delicious complete Thanksgiving meal packages to go that serve 12-15 generously. In addition to coming as part of the meal packages, Chompie’s also offers its extra large (18-20 lbs. raw weight) whole oven-roasted turkeys to go alone. A la carte Thanksgiving side dishes also available. Please order whole turkeys and large dinner packages a minimum of 72 hours in advance of pickup on 11/23/17. Claim Jumper Restaurants are offering complete Holiday Meals which serve from 6 to 30 guests. Choices include Slow Roasted Turkey or Smoked Ham. Includes stuffing with savory gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, orange-cranberry relish, roasted vegetables and homemade garlic cheese bread. Just the trimmings also available. 24-hour pre-order is recommended. Corky’s BBQ – Hickory Smoked Turkey, serves 8-10 people, $38.99. Turkey Feast, serves 8-10 people, includes: Hickory Smoked Turkey, Choice of 2 Sides and Giblet Gravy, $74.99. Honey Glazed, Spiral Sliced Ham, serves 8-10 people, $48.99. Ham Feast, serves 8-10 people, includes: Honey Glazed Ham, choice of 2 sides and Giblet gravy, $84.99. Side Dishes, $17.99 each (Cornbread Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Baked Potato Casserole, Macaroni &amp; Cheese). Cotton Patch Cafe offers Homestyle Holiday Catering. Selections include Roasted Turkey, dressing and gravy, skillet cornbread, whole cobbler, pumpkin crunch, pecan pie and sides. Country Buffet offers a Holiday Feast for $89.99 which includes boneless sliced turkey breast and sliced smoked pit ham, scratch made dressing, homestyle macaroni &amp; cheese, country style green beans, mashed potatoes and more. Cowboy Chicken is offering a Wood Fire Rotisserie Turkey Holiday Package, which feeds between eight to ten guests and features a 10-12 pound Wood Fire Rotisserie Turkey, Twice Baked Potaters, choice of a Wild West Side, Country Style Stuffing, 12 fluffy dinner rolls, and Peach or Apple Cobbler, all for $94.99. Orders require at least 48 hours’ notice and availability is limited. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is offering a Turkey n’ Dressing Family Meal To-Go. Serves up to six people and features a turkey n’ dressing dinner complete with a sampling of sugar cured ham, a choice of three quart-sized country sides, cranberry relish, gravy and a choice of biscuits, corn muffins, or a loaf of sourdough bread. It is available from Nov. 18 through Nov. 26 for $67.99. Cracker Barrel’s Heat n’ Serve Holiday Family Meal To-Go serves up to 10 people and features roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, a choice of three sides, sweet yeast rolls, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Offered through online ordering for $99.99, the complete meal is available for pick up Nov. 21 through Nov. 23. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Guests may choose a combination of Dickey’s holiday meats and sides to create their desired meal. These options include Smoked Turkey, Cajun Fried Turkey, Spiral Cut Ham, Prime Rib and delicious sides such as baked potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing and buttery rolls. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que offers two Turkey Day Packages – Turkey Deluxe, which comes with whipped sweet potatoes, turkey giblet gravy, cornbread stuffing, two pies and a pit-roasted turkey (serves 8 to 12 people) or the Flying Solo, which is a pit-roasted turkey and turkey giblet gravy. Call your closest Dino BBQ catering office to order.

The Daily Meal: Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Meals for Carryout 2017

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KAKE ABC: Dickey's Holiday Meals

View the full article <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickey-s-introduces-holiday-meal-options-thanksgiving">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit allows guests to have a stress-free Thanksgiving with delicious Holiday Meal options. Dickey’s, the largest barbecue chain in the world, wants to help guests spend more time with their friends and family and less time in the kitchen. For the first time, participating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations will offer delivery directly from the store or through delivery partners such as Grub Hub or Door Dash. Guests may choose a combination of Dickey’s holiday meats and sides to create their desired meal. These options include Smoked Turkey, Cajun Fried Turkey, Spiral Cut Ham, Prime Rib and delicious sides such as baked potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing and buttery rolls. “As a family owned business, the holidays are a precious time for us. We are not only offering guests Holiday Meals, we are becoming a part of their family and their traditions,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “The best part of the holidays this year is that for the first time, Dickey’s will offer delivery options, so our guests can do what is most important, spend time with their friends and family.”

QSR: Dickey’s Introduces Holiday Meal Options for Thanksgiving

View the full segment <a href="http://www.kvoa.com/story/36817849/news-4-cooks-smoked-whole-turkey">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey's Barbeque Pit cooked up a smoked whole turkey on News 4 Tucson on Friday. Here's the recipe. Name of Dish: Smoked Whole Turkey Ingredients: 11-12 lb whole turkey thawed Preparation Instructions: Remove all plastic from your raw turkey. Smoke at 240 degrees breast side up in smoker on top of greased grate. Smoke until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Plan for 6 or more hours. Leave lid on entire time, no peaking.

KVOA NBC 4: News 4 Cooks: Smoked Whole Turkey

View the full article <a href="http://coloradosprings.com/colorado-springs-brew-pub-has-new-menu-with-daily-soups-and-juicy-burgers/article/1614840">here</a>.&nbsp;Big things are happening at Phantom Canyon Brewing Co., starting with a recent Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) whole hog beer dinner. Executive chef Noah Siebenaller teamed with Jason Nauert, owner of the Rocky Mountain Institute of Meat, to butcher a whole Berkshire hog. Half of the 265-pound animal was used to prepare the six courses of the pork-centric meal, including a dessert of candied belly with whipped pork fat and beer-infused dark chocolate gelato. Sounds weird, but it was a winning combination. The other half of the pig became a butchering lesson between courses. "It was fun to see Jason breaking down the pig," said Noah Kaufman, general manager at Phantom, 2 E. Pikes Peak Ave. "Everyone seemed very interested in the process. I think this is something we will continue to feature at our beer dinners. Have Jason butcher other animals and our chef prepare the meat." &nbsp;Related:Longtime Colorado Springs Cafe has closedNauert's idea of a pork chop was astonishing. He cut the slab of meat to include two ribs. "I'm guessing this weighs about a pound and a half," he said, holding up the massive chop. "Now that's what I call a pork chop." The day after the dinner, Siebenaller cooked the chops in a sous vide for about three hours. Before serving, he seared the meat and served it with his spicy voodoo sauce. There was enough meat for three hungry teenage boys. Siebenaller rolled out his new fall menu the next day. His signature ground brisket, chuck and short rib beef patty burger is on the menu, and the PB&amp;J Colorado Wagyu burger is there too. Daily soups are offered as a cup ($4), bowl ($6) or in a bread bowl ($9). Go for the bread bowl, which is made by Aspen Baking Co. in Denver. The soup lineup: Mondays, broccoli cheese; Tuesdays, cassoulet; Wednesdays, brisket chili; Thursdays, Thai curry chicken; Fridays, salmon chowder; Saturdays, chipotle chicken; and Sundays, beef tortellini. Details: 635-2800, phantomcanyon.com. Winning pairing Christopher Davies, publisher of Wine Country International magazine, hosts several beverage competitions, including the Pairsine Chefs Food and Beverage Pairing Competitions held in Denver Nov. 2. Ten chefs prepared 20 dishes to pair with 20 gold-medal-winning wines from the 2017 Denver International Wine Competition. Chefs got one week's notice to create the perfect gourmet dish to pair with each of their two assigned wines. Three other food professionals and I were judges. Here are the winners of bragging rights: - People's Choice: Duy Pham, executive chef at The Parker Garage, Parker. - Best Chef Judges Choice Winner: Danielle Sorrano, sous chef at Mercantile Dining &amp; Provisions in Denver. - Most Creative Chef Judges Choice Winner: Richard Hammons, executive chef at Five Star To You in Denver. Cue up Dickey's Barbecue Pit is offering delivery from lunch to dinner in under an hour. You can even order a full holiday feast brought to your home. Through November, get $5 off a delivery order of $25 or more with the code "DELIVERS" at checkout. Visit dickeys.com for delivery options.

ColoradoSprings.com: Colorado Springs brew pub has new menu with daily soups and juicy burgers

View the full article <a href="https://hospitalitytech.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-develop-first-international-locations">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit said it is bringing authentic Texas-style barbecue overseas. The brand partnered with acclaimed Middle Eastern hospitality group, Serenity Hospitality, LLC to bring 45 Dickey's locations to seven countries throughout the Middle East.“My family started Dickey’s in 1941 and since then we have grown the Dickey's brand exponentially, turning it into a household name nationwide,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group. “We have been searching for the perfect partner to be the first to take our company international and I believe we have found that in Serenity Hospitality. They see the vision we have for the future of Dickey’s and will be an integral part of that. We greatly look forward to this partnership and the success that Dickey’s will see in the Middle East.”Serenity Hospitality is led by Chief Executive Officer Youssef El Habbal who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a heavy focus on concept development and franchise operations.“At Serenity Hospitality, LLC we take pride in owning innovative Food and Beverage concepts. After doing much research of high-quality American brands, we found that Dickey’s business model, menu options and future plans aligned perfectly with what we were looking for,” says Youssef El Habbal, CEO of Serenity Hospitality, LLC. “A company’s values and heritage are extremely important to us, and Dickey’s long family-owned history along with their promise to serve only the best food to their guests meet the values that we look for in a partner.”The 45 international Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations are slated to opened in seven countries throughout the Middle East including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Lebanon. The first locations are planned to open in 2018 in the UAE.“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit looks forward to the value this expansion brings our current owners and national operations,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Having the opportunity to work with such experienced partners such as Serenity Hospitality says much about the quality, strength and future of our delicious barbecue and our ever growing brand.”

Hospitality Technology: Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Develop First International Locations

View the full article <a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/cloud-technology-gives-a-lift-but-needs-advocates/">here</a>.&nbsp;Should your company be using cloud computing? Companies in data intensive industries such as foodservice should be, according to a panel of users who addressed the topic last week at the Fast Casual Executive Summit at the Nashville Omni. Panelists agreed cloud technology enables faster access to all types of data, including operations, training and marketing. But as with any new technology, change requires champions who can lead. Paul Rubin explains the technology curve of adoption. The technology adoption curve Moderator Paul Rubin, chief strategy officer at ParTech Inc., provider of a cloud-based POS solution, began the session by noting that new technology does not get adopted quickly. While most new software deployments are now cloud-based, Rubin said there are still many deployments that are not. Speaking of technology in general, he said there are early adopters, "early majority" adopters, "late majority" adopters and laggards.&nbsp; Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants might be considered an early adopter. Laura Rea Dickey, CEO, said the company went to the cloud in 2008 seeking better control of its data. "We had to have a universal baseline for information," Dickey said. The company first applied cloud technology to back of the house functions, then brought it to the front of the house.&nbsp; Laura Dickey sees the cloud as a more flexible platform. The cloud enabled the company to compare key performance indicators of different shifts, Dickey said. It also allowed them to quantify qualitative data. She said the company has been able to gain insights about "sentiment analysis." "That was one of the most universal 'a ha' moments," Dickey said. She said the cloud proved to be a more flexible platform to work with than the legacy system they were using previously. Change requires buy-in The change wasn't painless, however. Executing the new technology required convincing people throughout the organization to buy into it. Dickey said the people in the foodservice industry are not data analysts, and they tend to resist change. Nine years after the company deployed the cloud, about 8 percent of the organization (mostly franchisees) are not using it and not gaining the benefit of sentiment analysis. Being able to see data every 15 minutes rather than waiting till the end of the week has proved a competitive advantage, Dickey said. Chris Ruszkowski cites the challenge in achieving buy-in for new technology. Chris Ruszkowski, senior vice president of marketing at Quiznos, seconded Dickey on both the benefit of fast data access and the challenge of convincing the team of the cloud's advantages. "You have access to that in real time," Ruszkowski said. "Marketing is all about reacting to the market in real time." While the management team recognized the cloud's benefits, Ruszkowski said the challenge was convincing top management and store level management to embrace it. To convince people, he had to show how the cloud benefits operations, finance and marketing. Ruszkowski said using the cloud enabled the company to glean insights from social media comments. Having fast access to data also comes in handy when comparing how different stores perform, he said.&nbsp; David Baer sees the cloud as easier for young managers to learn to work with. Firenza Pizza, a three-year-old chain of 12 restaurants that is planning to add 25 more in 2018, uses the cloud for POS, loyalty rewards and inventory management, said David Baer, founder and COO. He said the company did not want to have to deal with third-party tech support, which would mean giving outsiders access to company information. Ease of use noted Baer, who worked for several other foodservice companies prior to Firenza Pizza, said cloud-based management systems have proved easier for young managers to learn than the legacy systems, making them productive faster. "The choices of what you are going to do with that data are endless," Baer said. "Having everything housed on the cloud made it easy." He said the cloud spares them from having to spend a lot of time mining data. "Every management aspect we can, we're putting on the cloud," he said. The company is also using the cloud for sharing blueprints and for producing training videos. The panelists agreed that cloud technology allows their companies to respond faster to market changes, and empowers employees at different levels in the organization to perform better. But since change doesn't come without pain, management has to consistently encourage buy-in throughout the organization.&nbsp;

Fast Casual: Dickey's, Quiznos, Firenza execs: Cloud technology gives a lift, but needs advocates

View the full article <a href="http://www.newarkpostonline.com/news/article_f11589e9-f6b2-5e3c-a700-9f7ed36fcd1d.html">here</a>.&nbsp;Things are smoking at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which opened in the Pleasant Valley Shopping Center on Route 40 last month. The Glasgow restaurant is the first Delaware location for the Dallas-based franchise, but the Powers family — including Brenden Jr., Brenden Sr., Trevor and Linda — plan to open a Middletown location in 2018. While the restaurant has only been open for about a month, Powers Jr. said word is getting out. “We get slammed on weekends,” he said. Powers Jr. is in charge of the restaurant’s signature brisket, pork and chicken, which he said involves a very long cooking process. “Everything is smoked,” he said. “The brisket and pork take 14 hours. The ribs take about three hours.” Because the 38-seat restaurant is open seven days per week from 11 a.m until 9 p.m., Powers Jr. gets there early — or stays late — to get the smoking done. For those who haven’t been to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit before, Powers Jr. said the meat plates and the sliders are pretty popular items. “And the sides, the mac and cheese and the baked potato casserole,” he said, adding those are his personal favorites. There’s also a “Deal of the Day” assigned to each day on the calendar. For example, Wednesday is the Pulled Pork and Polish Kielbasa Sausage Westerner plate. These $9.99 deals include sides and the Big Yellow Cup. “The Big Yellow Cup is a big thing,” Powers Jr. said. “You can come in and get it refilled for 99 cents.” Sunday is a good day for families, since Powers Jr. said kids 12 years old and under get to eat free with a paying adult.

Newark Post: Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Glasgow

View the full article <a href="http://www.wbir.com/article/news/nation-world/halloween-2017-freebies-where-to-get-tuesday-deals-that-will-make-you-scream/507-487455985?scroll=0">here</a>.Looking for more than just free candy this Halloween? Several places are offering freebies for you and your mini-moochers on Tuesday. Most places are waiting to see your squad gussied up as the next best thing to the actual "Family Guy" crew. But if pretending to be Peter and Lois isn't your thing, ther are actually a few places just happy to see YOU! Here are the best Halloween deals: Free for allNestle Toll House Café: Wear a costume or show your best smile to get a free regular chocolate chip cookie Tuesday at participating locations. This freebie is for adults and kids. Redbox: Text RETURN to 727272 to get a code for a free one-day DVD rental or $1.50 off a Blu-ray or video game rental. The code expires Nov. 4. Kids' deals and freebies Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill: Families dining Tuesday at participating locations with costume-wearing kids 12 and younger receive up to two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. The special is available at locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Long Island. Other locations could have similar specials so check with your closest location. Chuck E. Cheese: Participating locations will be giving away free slices of Candy Corn Pizza on the hour, every hour on the hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, while supplies last. Also through Halloween, kids get 50 free tickets when they stop in wearing their Halloween costumes. Learn more at www.chuckecheese.com. Cicis: Kids wearing costumes get a free kid’s buffet meal with the purchase of an adult buffet and regular size drink Tuesday. Limit one child per adult purchase. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Kids under 12 wearing costumes eat free at participating locations from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. IHOP: From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at participating restaurants, children 12 and younger get a free Scary Face Pancake, which is a plain pancake they can decorate with strawberries, whipped cream, mini Oreo cookies and candy corn. There also is a chance for kids to win prizes for sharing their pancake creations on IHOP’s Facebook page or by posting to Instagram or Twitter and using hashtags #ScaryFacePancake and #Entry. McAlister’s Deli: Kids 12 and younger dressed in costume get free kids’ meals at participating locations with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. Noodles &amp; Company: Through Halloween, get a free kid’s meal for each regular-sized entrée purchased at participating locations. Outback Steakhouse: Kids get a free dirt cup with the purchase of any Joey Menu entrée on Halloween. Penn Station East Coast Subs: Through Halloween, any child 12 or younger in a costume will receive a free kid’s meal with regular sub purchase at participating locations. No coupon is needed, just ask for the special. Ruby Tuesday: Kids eat free at participating locations every Tuesday with an adult entrée purchase. Also at participating locations, get the RubyTueGo Family Pasta Bundle for $39.99, which serves four to six people and includes pasta, salad and flatbread. Tijuana Flats: Each location will distribute free trick-or-treat bags for kids Tuesday, which include a tear-off coupon to use in the future while supplies last. The Tex-Mex chain also will have its weekly Tijuana Tuesdaze taco deal on Halloween. Spooky specialsBob Evans: Through Halloween, take $5 off your purchase of $20 or more with a coupon posted on Facebook.com/bobevans. Chipotle: From 3 p.m. to close Tuesday, go to any Chipotle in costume and you'll get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $3. Plus enter the chain’s “Burritos for a Year Sweepstakes” by texting BOORITO to 888222 by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. Learn more at www.boorito.com. Denny’s: Get 20 percent off your entire dine-in check Tuesday at participating locations with an email coupon. On the Border: Through Nov. 3, get a dozen mini burritos, known as BOO-ritos for Halloween, for $12.99 for online and to go orders at participating locations. The mini burritos are available in beef, chicken or combo. Papa John's: Get a free medium one-topping pizza with $15 regular-price menu purchase and promo code CREEPY. Papa Murphy’s: For a limited time, get a large Jack-O-Lantern pizza for $8 at participating locations. Pei Wei: Through Halloween, get 20 percent off a takeout order at participating locations with a coupon posted on the chain's Facebook page. Pizza Hut: Through Halloween, use promo code SCARYGOOD25 on online orders for 25 percent off menu priced pizzas. Red Robin: Through Halloween, get 15 percent off online orders with promo code HALLOWEEN15. Plus now through Nov. 5, when you buy a $25 limited edition Thor: Ragnarok Red Robin gift card, you’ll get a free movie ticket to the Marvel movie. Buy a gift card at the restaurant or online. Sonic: Corn dogs are 50 cents each all-day Tuesday at participating locations.

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View the full article <a href="https://www.charlotteagenda.com/75253/kids-eat-free-restaurants-in-charlotte/">here</a>.&nbsp; Do you like feeding your children, but not paying money for their food? Me too. Here’s a simple list of all Kids Eat Free restaurant deals in Charlotte, sorted by day. As you can imagine, there are constantly changing – so if you have an update, let us know. This page is refreshed with updates, so all information is as fresh as possible. (Have an update? Let us know or email us hi@charlotteagenda.com) Every day Golden Corral (7701 N. Tryon St, Charlotte NC, 28262, 704-549-4555 / 9430 South Blvd., Charlotte NC 28273 704-643-2345) | Kids under 3 years old eat free from the buffet all day. IHOP (3 locations in Charlotte) | Kids 4yrs to 10yrs old can eat for free off of the Kids Menu. Shoney’s (8531 N Tryon Street, Charlotte 28262, 704-549-4397) | Kids 4 years old and under eat free from the buffet all day, seven days a week. One kid per adult entrée. The Press Box Entertainment Cafe (9609 N. Tryon St., Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28262, 704-717-2727) | *New menu will be released January 2 with Kids Eat Free option. The Randazzos’ Grid Iron (13105 South Tryon, Charlotte 28278, 704-588-1130) | Kids 10 years old and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day, seven days a week. One child per adult dinner entrée. Dine in only. Monday Buffalo Wild Wings (14157 Steele Creek Rd., River Gate Shopping Center, Charlotte, 28273, 704-588-8137) | Kids 12 years and under eat for $1.99 all day on Monday. One kid per adult entrée. Cabos Mexican Restaurant (6676 Carmel Rd, Charlotte 28226 704-759-9886) | Kids 10 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday. One kid per adult entrée. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (911 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204, 704-377-3808) | Kids 10 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday – Thursday. One kid per adult entrée. Duckworth’s Grill (4435 Park Rd, Charlotte 28209, 704-527-5783) | Kids 12 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday and Wednesday. One kid per $12 adult entrée. Macaroni Grill (10706 Providence Rd, Charlotte, 28277, 704-841-2511 / 8620 Research Dr, Charlotte, 28262,&nbsp; 704-595-9696) | Kids 12 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday and Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée, excluding 3 Course Lunch and Romano’s Kitchen Counter Express Lunch or Dinner. Park Place Restaurant (10517 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, 704-295-1588) | Kids 12 years and under eat free with regular adult entree and drink purchase. Providence Road Sundries (1522 Providence Road, Charlotte 28207, 704-366-4467) | Kids 12 years and under get free Kids’ Meal (not including drink) after 5pm on Monday &amp; Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Showmars (2004 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204, 704-376-0565) | There’s also a balloon artist on site. Sonny’s BBQ (440 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217, 704-523-1053 / The Arboretum Shopping Center, 3351 Pineville-Matthews Rd Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-910-3038) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday. One kid per $9 adult entrée. Sports Page (8400 Bellhaven Blvd, Charlotte 28216, 704-399-4417) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal after 5pm on Monday and Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. The Lodge (7725 Colony Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, 704-544-5226) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal from 4pm-8pm on Monday. One kid per adult entrée. Dillworth Neighborhood Grille Tuesday Bang Bang Burgers (2001 East 7th Street, Charlotte 28204, 704-375-4505) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Big Ben British Pub &amp; Restaurant (2000 South Blvd, Charlotte 28203, 704-817-9697) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar &amp; Ribs (1636 Sardis Road North, Charlotte 28270, 704-814-7427) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal between 5pm-9pm on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Bob Evans (9253 Statesville Rd, Charlotte 28269, 704-599-5414) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal between 4pm-9pm on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. Cantina 1511 (7708 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-331-9222) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal after 4pm on Tuesday. Two kids per table. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (911 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204, 704-377-3808) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday – Thursday. One kid per adult entrée. Duckworth’s Grill &amp; Taphouse (14015 Conlan Circle, Charlotte NC, 28277, 704-752-7284) | Kids eat free all day on Tuesday &amp; Thursday. Limit one free kid’s meal per $10 adult purchase, 1 child per adult, not to be combined with other offers. Hawthorne’s New York Pizza (1701 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, 704-358-9339 / 4100 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, 704-544-0299) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per $7 adult entrée. Dine in only. Ikea (8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262, 888-888-4532) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under can choose one combo meal for free from 11:00am – close.&nbsp; No coupon needed. Kickstand Burgers (1101 Central Ave, Charlotte 28204, 704-332-1010) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per $7 adult entrée. Dine in only. Macado’s (8650 University City Blvd, Charlotte, 28213, 980-207-3508) | Kids 12 years and under eat for $1 from 4pm-9pm on Tuesday. One kid per paying adult. Macaroni Grill (10706 Providence Rd, Charlotte, 28277, 704-841-2511 / 8620 Research Dr, Charlotte, 28262, 704-595-9696) | Kids 12 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday and Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée, excluding 3 Course Lunch and Romano’s Kitchen Counter Express Lunch or Dinner. McAlister’s Deli (13 locations in Charlotte) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal between 5pm-9pm on Tuesday. Two kids per adult entrée. Dine in only. Moe’s Southwest Grill (8 locations in Charlotte) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per $5 adult entrée. Dine in only. Providence Road Sundries (1522 Providence Road, Charlotte 28207, 704-366-4467) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get free Kids’ Meal (not including drink) after 5pm on Monday &amp; Tuesday. 1 kid per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Rusty’s Deli &amp; Grille (8512 Park Road, Charlotte 28210, 704-554-9012) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal after 4pm on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Salsaritas (304 South Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte 28211, 704-442-0655) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal from 5pm-8pm on Tuesday. One kid per $8 adult entrée. Sports Page (8400 Bellhaven Blvd, Charlotte 28216, 704-399-4417) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal after 5pm on Monday and Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. The Pizza Peel Tap Room (4422 Colwick Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211, 704-714-8808 / 1600 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, 704-790-7335) | Kids 12yrs and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. Two kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. Wolfman’s Pizza (*Only at Cotswold location: 106-B S. Sharon Amity, Charlotte, NC 28211, 704‐366‐3666) | Kids 12yrs and under get a free Kids’ Meal on Tuesday.&nbsp; One kids’ meal per $7 spent. Wednesday Captain Steve’s (8517 Monroe Road, Charlotte, 28212, 704-535-1400) | Kids 10 years &amp; under eat for free all day on Wednesday. Two kids per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (911 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204, 704-377-3808) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday – Thursday. One kid per adult entrée. Duckworth’s Grill (4435 Park Rd, Charlotte 28209, 704- 527-5783) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday and Wednesday. One kid per $12 adult entrée. East Coast Wings &amp; Grill (9711 Northlake Centre Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-494-4174) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal on Wednesday after 3:30pm. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. Firehouse Subs (8 Charlotte locations)| Kids 12yrs and under eat free after 4pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Flying Biscuit Cafe (4241 Park Rd., Charlotte, 28209, 704-714-3400 / 7930 Rea Rd, Charlotte, 28277, 704-295-4440)| Kids 12yrs and under eat for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult meal. JJ’s Red Hots (15105 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte 28277, 980-335-06011 / 514 East Blvd, Charlotte 28203, 980-225-8880) | Kids 12yrs and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day. Two kids per adult Sabor Latin Street Grill (415 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204, 980-237-0308 / 3205 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205, 980-207-3589 / 11112 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273, 980-256-2622) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under eat free on Wednesday. Kids Meals only with an accompanying adult purchase. Tryon House Restaurant (215 E Exmore St, Charlotte, NC 28217, 704-527-6545) | Kids 12yrs and under get a free Kid’s Meal on Wednesdays.&nbsp; One kid’s meal per adult. JJs-Red-Hots,-Deep-Fried-Hot-Dog,-Cheese,-Bacon,-Onions,-'Good'-Sauce,-Fritos Thursday Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (911 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204, 704-377-3808) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday – Thursday. One kid per adult entrée. Pure Pizza (1911 Central Ave, Charlotte 28205, 980-430-1701) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Thursday. One kid per $10 adult entrée. Friday No current Kids Eat Free deals on Friday. Saturday Steak n’ Shake (2+ locations in Charlotte and surrounding areas) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal (not including drink) all day on Saturday and Sunday. One kid per $8 adult entrée. Dine in only. Sunday 1900 Mexican Grill (1523 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, 704-334-4677 / 5110 Park Rd #1e, Charlotte, NC 28209, 704-523-1554) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Sunday. One kid per adult entrée. Captain Steve’s (8517 Monroe Road, Charlotte, 28212, 704-535-1400) | Kids 6yrs &amp; under on Sun eat for free all day. Two kids per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (15201 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-341-7427) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Sunday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. Duckworth’s Grill &amp; Taphouse (14015 Conlan Circle, Charlotte NC, 28277, 704-752-7284) | Kids eat free all day on Tuesday &amp; Thursday. Limit one free kid’s meal per $10 adult purchase, 1 child per adult, not to be combined with other offers. Firehouse Subs (8 Charlotte locations)| Kids 12yrs and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal. Jersey Mike’s Subs (9211-12 North Tryon Street, Mallard Pointe, Charlotte, NC 28262, 704-549-9003) | Kids eat free all day. Limit one child for every regular sub purchased. Libretto’s Pizzeria (4 Charlotte locations) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal on Sunday. One free Kid’s Menu selection per adult entrée, pasta, or whole pizza. Lure Oyster Bar (8420 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-544-5268) | Kids 8yrs &amp; under eat free from 10am-3pm on Sunday. One kid per adult entrée. Monterrey Mexican Restaurant (10707 Park Road Suite A, Charlotte NC, 28210, 704-541-6664) | Kids 12yrs and under get 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult entree. Shane’s Rib Shack (9330 Center Lake Drive, Charlotte 28216, 704-509-6553 / 440 East McCullough Drive, Charlotte 28262, 704-503-3113) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Sunday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Steak n’ Shake (2+ locations in Charlotte and surrounding areas) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal (not including drink) all day on Saturday and Sunday. One kid per $8 adult entrée. Dine in only. Uncle Maddio’s (101 S. Tryon St, Suite 8, Charlotte NC 28280, 704-733-9800 / 345 South Kings Drive, Charlotte NC 28204, 980-406-3234) | Kids 12 yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal on Sunday with purchase of adult meal. [Note: This list is constantly updated, please email us with any/all updates or changes or corrections, hi@charlotteagenda.com]

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<div>View the full article <a href="http://www.pennlive.com/food/index.ssf/2017/10/how_to_score_free_food_and_oth.html">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div> </div><div>It's no trick, you can get free food on Halloween.</div><div> </div><div>Restaurants and stores are offering freebies or other discounts on the holiday -- primarily for those dressed in costume.</div><div> </div><div>Here are just some of the deals on offer that we found.</div><div> </div><div>Free photo, crafts and candy at Bass Pro Shops. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. the folks at many Bass Pro Shops will be giving kids a free 4X6 photo with the crew from Peanuts and working with them on a craft. Trick or treating begins at 5 p.m. and there is a costume parade at 6 p.m.</div><div> </div><div>Free Bojangles Bo-Berry Biscuit at Bojangles. Nab a free Bo-Berry Biscuit with the purchase of any kid's meal if your kid (12 and under) is in costume. This is for dine-in customers only.</div><div> </div><div>Free custard at BurgerFi. Participating locations will give out a free frozen custard for those who come to the restaurant in costume.</div><div> </div><div>$3 burrito at Chipotle. Starting at 3 p.m., you can score a $3 burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $3 -- you just have to be in costume.</div><div> </div><div>Free tickets at Chuck E. Cheese. Take your costumed kid to Chuck E. Cheese to get 50 free tickets.</div><div> </div><div>Free kid's buffet meal at Cicis. If your kid is in costume, their meal will be free with the purchase of an adult buffet and regular size drink.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Free food for kids at Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Participating locations will be letting kids 12 and younger, who are wearing costumes, eat for free from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.</div><div> </div><div>Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP. Kids 12 and younger will receive a scary face pancake (a pancake decorated with strawberries, whipped cream, mini Oreos and candy corn).</div><div> </div><div>Free donut at Krispy Kreme. Come to the donut shop with your costume on to get a free donut of your choice. You can also score a glow-in-the-dark bucket when you buy 24 donut holes.</div><div> </div><div>Free meal for kids at Miller's Ale House. Kids 12 and younger will eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal.</div><div> </div><div>Free kid's meal at Noodles and Company. Buy a regular-sized entree and your kid will get a free kid's meal at Noodles and Company.</div><div> </div><div>Free meal for kids at Old Country Buffet. Kids 11 and younger will eat free on Halloween at Country Buffet -- provided they're in costume and accompanied by a regular-priced paying adult.</div><div> </div><div>Free dirt cup at Outback Steakhouse. Kids will receive this sweet treat with the purchase of any Joey Menu entree.</div><div> </div><div>Free food for kids at Ryan's. Kids who are 11 and younger, and in costume, will eat for free on Halloween, provided they're accompanied by a regular-priced paying adult.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Free trick or treat bag at Shoney's. While supplies last, Shoney's will be handing out trick-or-treat bags to kids.</div><div> </div><div>50 cent corn dogs at Sonic. Corn dogs for less than a $1. Happy Halloween!</div>

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View the full article <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2017/10/30/worlds-largest-barbecue-chain-building-first.html?ana=RSS%26s=article_search">here</a>.Already the world’s largest barbecue chain, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding overseas with a development deal in the Middle East. After more than 75 years in business and 550 locations in 45 states, the Dallas-based restaurant chain is planning its first international venture, inking a deal with Middle Eastern hospitality group Serenity Hospitality LLC to build 45 locations in seven countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Lebanon. Serenity is lead by CEO Youssef El Habbal, who boasts more than two decades of experience in hospitality, with a focus on concept development and franchise operations, Dickey’s said in a prepared statement. “My family started Dickey’s in 1941 and since then we have grown the Dickey’s brand exponentially, turning it into a household name nationwide,” added Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “We have been searching for the perfect partner to be the first to take our company international and I believe we have found that in Serenity Hospitality. They see the vision we have for the future of Dickey’s and will be an integral part of that.” Roland Jr. discussed international plans in a Dallas Business Journal interview last year. At the time, he said the concept had also received interest from operators in Mexico and Central and South America. Dickey’s also restructured earlier this year to facilitate its domestic and international growth. Roland Jr. serves as the head of the restaurant chain’s parent company, Dickey’s Capital Group.&nbsp; Its subsidiaries include Dickey’s Restaurants Inc., which oversees the company’s franchised stores; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Inc., which handles corporate stores; Wycliff Douglas, which distributes Dickey’s spices and sauces; Spark Inc., which takes care of the company’s online ordering; SmokeStack, Dickey’s enterprise management arm; and other real estate entities. “To be best in class at all that we do, each company needs to have its own focus and not be a derivative of a larger focus,” Roland Jr. added. Dickey’s is North Texas’ sixth fastest-growing franchise and 16th-largest family-owned business, according to the latest DBJ research.&nbsp;

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