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New Hothead Burritos franchise coming to Pearl Drive

New Hothead Burritos franchise coming to Pearl Drive

A new quick serve Mexican restaurant chain is coming to the west side. Hot Head Burritos, an Ohio-based company, has established a franchise at 5625 Pearl Drive.  That's just across from the AMC 16 movie theaters.

The restaurant's sign is now up and they are hiring workers.  They expect to open sometime in June, according to the company website.

O'Charley's honoring grads with contest

O'Charley's honoring grads with contest

O’Charley’s Restaurants are kicking off the “Greatest Grad Contest,” with an opportunity to win a new Apple iPad. The contest will run today through May 18 at the chain's restaurants across the country.  There are two O'Charley's in Evansville, on each end of town.

“We are excited to reward those individuals who have worked hard to accomplish their goals of continuing their growth and development through education,” said Marc Buehler, president of O’Charley’s.  “We want to be able to recognize the commitment and drive of these individuals who have accomplished so much to not only better themselves but their families and communities in the process.”

$2 to Riley Hospital gives you free Frosty desserts for year

$2 to Riley Hospital gives you free Frosty desserts for year

Customers at participating Wendy’s restaurants in the Evansville  area can get free Jr. Frosty desserts through December 30, 2012 while supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health.

From now through June 30 (or while supplies last), customers can purchase a Frosty key tag for $2, then show the key tag on subsequent visits to Wendy’s and receive a free Jr. Frosty with any purchase as often as they wish through December 31, 2012. Wendy’s will donate the net proceeds of key tag sales to Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. Riley Hospital requires significant and broad-based financial support to sustain and expand groundbreaking, life-saving treatment and research, facilities and accessibility.

Spankey's Una Pizza opens in Westside Plaza

Spankey's Una Pizza opens in Westside Plaza

There's a new place for pizza on the west side.  Ryan Huck is opening Spankey's Una Pizza in the Westside Plaza (714 N. Sonntag). 

The restaurant is in a 'soft opening' period now as employees are hired and other elements associated with opening a business are taken care of, but orders are being taken. 

Bagger Dave's coming to Evansville

Bagger Dave's coming to Evansville

Bagger Dave’s Legendary Burger Tavern, described by the company as "a unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar concept", will be opening a restaurant in Evansville.

Based in Michigan where they currently have six corporately-owned locations, the company plans to open their first franchised location in Cape Girardeau, Mo., in March 2012. It's the first of six locations set to open over the next five years by business partners Bill Zellmer and Lonnie Griggs. Zellmer and Griggs currently operate six area-Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) restaurants together.

KFC stores collecting donations for hunger relief

KFC stores collecting donations for hunger relief

Now through November 20, KFC restaurants around the world, including those in the Tri-State are raising money to feed the hungry as part of Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief campaign.

Applebee's again offering free meals on Veteran's Day

Applebee's again offering free meals on Veteran's Day

Applebee's will again offer a entrée to all veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11.

For the third year, Applebee's will salute our nation's military, hoping to top the 1,024,000 million free meals served last year from coast-to-coast. Since Applebee's first began thanking the military with a free meal, restaurants have served more than two million veterans and active duty military members on their day of remembrance and respect.