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Gives Vouchers for 100,000 Free Entrees on Pay It Forward Day LEXINGTON, Ky., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- April 25 is International Pay It Forward Day, a day focused on inspiring random acts of kindness around the world. Fazoli's is celebrating the day by handing out more than 100,000 vouchers for free Pasta Marinara in participating Fazoli's locations across the country. The goal is to encourage those coming into the restaurant for the free entree to pay it forward...

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill is reinvigorating its provocative, edgy positioning in the casual dining field with a new management team, bold new entrees, and now, a new ad agency. The company named Brokaw Inc. its Agency of Record. Brokaw, based in Cleveland, Ohio, will handle all aspects of the company's marketing efforts, including assisting with brand strategy, creative development, digital and social media, local...

Fazoli's Recognizes Winning Schools of Pasta Art Contest LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- October 25 is World Pasta Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the nutritional and culinary advantages of pasta. While the special day began in Rome in 1995, it's now recognized around the world. Fazoli's recently helped kids at schools across the country celebrate the day through art as part of its Pasta Art Contest. And today, Fazoli's announced the winning entries....

Fazoli's Donates $1 For Every Pink Lemon Ice Sold to Breast Cancer Foundation LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Fazoli's has come up with a refreshing way to help bring attention to the cause. Fazoli's has partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to raise awareness and funds by creating a limited time only Pink Italian Lemon Ice. This lemon ice will be featured at participating Fazoli's...

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zagat announced the results of its annual Fast-Food Survey of 274 national restaurant chains. More than 10,500 diners voted on everything from Salads and Sandwiches to Pasta and Pizza. These avid consumers - who report eating at a chain restaurant 9.4 times a month - separately rated the chains on Food, Decor and Service on Zagat's signature 30-point scale, and selected their favorites in a number of sub-categories. The survey...

LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's time to bring out your workout videos and DVDs to keep your New Year's resolution of getting into shape. And while you have them out, bring those videos to a participating Fazoli's restaurant on Monday, January 9 for a free 500 Calories or Less entree at lunch between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. It doesn't matter whether it's Richard Simmons or Jane Fonda, Jazzercise or Pilates, if you work out to it, you can try one of Fazoli's new...

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Yard signs are up, campaign ads are running, and soon voters will be headed to the polls. In addition to the state and local issues on the ballots, Fazoli's is asking parents to take to the Internet, and vote on who are the pickiest eaters: boys or girls. Parents can cast their votes on this hotly contested issue by visiting the Questions tab at facebook.com/fazolis, with election results posted on November 9. Fazoli's has an offer for...

Fazoli's Contest Looking for Creative Ways Kids Eat Spaghetti LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Slurp it; twirl it; stuff it. No matter how you eat it, Fazoli's would like to see it. The Italian restaurant chain is seeking videos of kids 12 and under eating spaghetti. And the best techniques will be awarded a catered lunch for the child's classmates, teammates, or other group of friends. It's all part of Fazoli's How Do You 'Getti Your Spaghetti Contest, which runs...

CLEVELAND, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstMerit Corporation (Nasdaq: FMER) is taking its brand to new levels and new markets with a new advertising agency. Following an agency review, the growing Midwest regional bank, with 207 branches in Akron, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, and western PA determined Brokaw Inc. had the digital and creative expertise to position FirstMerit as a Midwest superregional bank. Brokaw will provide brand strategy, digital, creative, PR, and media...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Back Yard Burgers, which has 129 stores in 20 states, has named BOHAN Advertising | Marketing its agency of record. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100324/CL75602 ) BOHAN will provide a full range of advertising, marketing and promotional services, including brand strategy, creative, media planning and placement, point of purchase and promotions. "Back Yard Burgers didn't come to us for traditional advertising. They wanted a complete...