Restaurants

Qdoba, Everyday Chef coming to Jonesboro

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 9:20am

Qdoba, Everyday Chef coming to Jonesboro

Haag Brown Commercial announced Friday it has closed on a deal to bring a new restaurant and store to Jonesboro.

Qdoba Mexican Grill and The Everyday Chef will be located on Parkwood Drive facing Sissy's Log Cabin and Panera Bread, according to a news release from Haag Brown Commercial.

Nix Construction has already begun site work and completion is expected in late summer.

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Veterans Day discounts

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, November 9th, 2012, 12:17pm

To show their appreciation for America’s veterans, many national restaurants and businesses are offering special Veterans Day discounts. Some are even offering a free meal to those who show proof of military service.

Here is a list of national restaurants and businesses that are offering Veterans Day specials:

Restaurants:

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Want fries with that? How about a job, instead?

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, July 12th, 2012, 11:59am

Want fries with that? How about a job, instead?

Looking for a job? Then McDonald’s is looking for you.

McDonald’s owner-operators throughout Your Region 8 will be hosting a hiring day Wednesday, July 18.

They are expected to hire as many as 1,000 new workers in Northeast Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, west Tennessee, north Mississippi and southwest Kentucky.

Jobs available include seasonal, full-time and part-time positions.

Those interested in applying are encouraged to visit their local McDonald’s or apply online at www.McDonalds.com/Careers.

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Dairy Queen shows its appreciation

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 12:19pm

In 1940 the first Dairy Queen opened its doors in Joliet, Illinois.

Today there are more than 5,800 DQs around the world.

Now you can add one more--Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Although it's been open for more than a month, the restaurant held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning.

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Applebee's salutes veterans with free meal

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, 2:00am

Applebee's salutes veterans with free meal

Veterans' Day is Friday, November 11.

To show their thanks, Applebee's Restaurants will once again feed veterans and active duty service members a free meal.

It's the third year Applebee's has saluted our nation's military. Last year the national chain served 1,024,000 free meals. This year they hope to serve more than 2 million veterans.

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Applebee's salutes veterans with free meal

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011, 11:25am

Veterans' Day is Friday, November 11.

To show their thanks, Applebee's Restaurants will once again feed veterans and active duty service members a free meal.

It's the third year Applebee's has saluted our nation's military. Last year the national chain served 1,024,000 free meals. This year they hope to serve more than 2 million veterans.

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Arby's ordered to pay back wages

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011, 1:29pm

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Federal officials say more than 700 Arby's workers in five states are to receive nearly $57,000 in back wages.

The U.S. Labor Department announced Tuesday that Tulsa-based United States Beef Corp. has agreed to make the payment to 759 current and former Arby's workers.

The affected restaurants are in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

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