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| 12/16/2011 |
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| Eat'n Park Raises Record-Breaking $413,371 through 2011 Caring For Kids Campaign |
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| Eat'n Park Hospitality Group team members and guests have raised $413,371 for children's hospitals and charities across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia during the company's 33rd Annual Caring for Kids Campaign. The grand total is an increase of more than 21% over the 2010 campaign and is the highest total ever raised in the history of the Caring for Kids Campaign, exceeding the previous record set in 2006 by more than $51,000.Since its inception ... |
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| 4/13/2011 |
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| National Restaurant Association Recognized Eat'n Park for Commitment to Community Service |
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| The National Restaurant Association today honored Eat'n Park Hospitality Group with its 2011 Restaurant Neighbor Award. The award celebrates outstanding service efforts that restaurateurs perform in their respective communities. The company, parent of the Pittsburgh-based Eat'n Park family restaurant chain, Parkhurst Dining Services and Cura Hospitality contract foodservice, was recognized as the Large Business Category winner for its charitable efforts ... |
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| 12/20/2010 |
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| Eat’n Park Raises $341,365 Through 2010 Caring for Kids Campaign |
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| Eat'n Park Hospitality Group team members and guests have raised $341,365 for children's hospitals and charities across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia during the company's 32nd Annual Caring for Kids Campaign.Since 1979, the Caring for Kids campaign has raised more than $7.5 million. The money donated at the company's restaurants and Parkhurst locations benefit local children's hospitals in those communities. In Pittsburgh, the dollars benefit ... |
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| 11/17/2010 |
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| EAT’N PARK ANNOUNCES LIFESMILES INITIATIVE TODAY |
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| PITTSBURGH - November 17, 2010 - The Eat'n Park Hospitality Group today launches LifeSmiles - a program that will invest in children's health and wellness initiatives in the communities the company serves. As part of the effort, the foodservice leader plans to invest $1 million and 20,000 volunteer hours to health and wellness initiatives over the next five years. According to Brooks Broadhurst, Sr VP Food and Beverage, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, ... |
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| 10/23/2009 |
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| Park Classic Diner in Boardman to Close Nov. 1 |
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| October 22, 2009 As of November 1, we're closing the Park Classic Diner in Boardman, OH. We had a great ride, and it was a pleasure serving all of the wonderful guests who came through our doors. The good news for our Park Classic Diner guests is that there are still good times and great friends to be made at Eat'n Park. Our Boardman and Austintown locations are right around the corner. Just click here for directions. Plus, you can enjoy special ... |
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| 6/8/2009 |
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| EAT’N PARK ROCKS GUESTS THIS SUMMER |
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| Eat'n Park (www.eatnpark.com) will get its groove on this summer as the family dining chain celebrates its 60th Anniversary with a month-long campaign - Eat'n Park Rocks - rewarding guests with more than 500,000 prizes and rewards. And, one lucky guest willl walk away $10,000 richer.Eat'n Park was founded on June 6, 1949, as a carhop restaurant and 60 years later, it is still one of Pittsburgh's most popular restaurants. To thank its guests, Eat'n ... |
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| 5/11/2009 |
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| EAT'N PARK CELEBRATES AWARDS AT SILVER SPOON PARTY |
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| Family Restaurant Chain Wins Three Accolades in Silver Spoon Awards Who: Eat'n Park Restaurants and Cleveland Magazine.What: Eat'n Park has been voted Best Sunday Brunch, Best Sandwich and Best Cheap Eats by the readers of Cleveland Magazine. To celebrate, the restaurant chain will participate in the annual Silver Spoon Awards Party, a strolling food and wine tasting event featuring 20 award winning restaurants. The restaurants, each having ... |
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| 3/19/2009 |
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| EAT’N PARK SHARES A TASTE OF PITTSBURGH WITH PITT FANS |
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| March Madness has hit Pittsburgh in a big way. To celebrate, Eat'n Park is offering free shipping nationwide on "Pitt Madness Gift Packs." The Gift Pack includes a dozen Smiley Cookies in blue and gold University of Pittsburgh colors and an official "Oakland Zoo" T-shirt celebrating Pitt's fanatical student section-perfect for Pitt fans' celebrations across the country. Printed with the Zoo logo on the front, the shirt features the number 6 on the ... |
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| 3/6/2009 |
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| LUCKY SHAMROCK SMILEY COOKIES NOW AT EAT'N PARK |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants' special edition Shamrock Smiley Cookies have arrived for the holiday of green - St. Patrick's Day. Baked fresh daily, Shamrock Smiley Cookies are available at all Eat'n Park family restaurants and via the company's Web site, www.SmileyCookie.com. According to Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, Eat'n Park Restaurants, the company bakes more than 10 million Smiley Cookies each year. Smiley Cookies have become a tradition ... |
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| 2/4/2009 |
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| HEART-SHAPED SMILEY COOKIES AVAILABLE AT EAT’N PARK |
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| Favorite Family Dining Chain Offers Valentine's Day Treat in Restaurants and OnlineEat'n Park is helping guests show some love to friends and family this Valentine's Day. Baked fresh daily, heart-shaped Smiley Cookies are now available at all Eat'n Park family restaurants and at the company's Smiley Cookie web site, www.SmileyCookie.com. Valentine's Day is typically the number one holiday for Eat'n Park's signature sweet treat. The week before Valentine's ... |
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| 2/3/2009 |
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| STEELERS NATION MAKES EAT’N PARK SMILEY COOKIES FAN FAVORITE |
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| Online Smiley Cookie Sales in January Eclipse All of 2008,Steelers Smiley Cookies Served at President Obama's White House Super Bowl PartyPITTSBURGH - Steelers Nation proved they were hungry for a Steelers (www.steelers.com) Super Bowl victory and for Eat'n Park's Steelers Smiley Cookies. The family dining chain (www.eatnpark.com), celebrating its 60th Anniversary in Pittsburgh, reported record sales for its signature Smiley Cookies in the week leading ... |
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| 1/21/2009 |
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| EAT’N PARK SHARES A TASTE OF PITTSBURGH WITH STEELERS NATION |
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| Free Shipping Offered Nationwide for Two Pittsburgh Classics - Smiley Cookies and Terrible Towels at www.smileycookie.com PITTSBURGH - January 21, 2009 - Steelers Nation can score big with two Pittsburgh icons - Smiley Cookies and Terrible Towels - as Eat'n Park (www.eatnpark.com) offers free standard shipping nationwide on "Game Day Gift Packs," now through Monday, January 26. Perfect for Steelers fans' celebrations across the country, the Game Day ... |
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| 1/13/2009 |
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| EAT’N PARK HELPS STEELERS NATION GET READY FOR NFL PLAYOFFS |
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| Steelers Smiley Cookies Sweeten Celebration for Fans; Free Shipping to Maryland PITTSBURGH - January 12, 2009 - When the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens meet in the AFC Championship Game, Steelers' fans at home and across the country can celebrate with Eat'n Park's Steelers Smiley Cookies - adorned in the team's black and gold colors (http://www.smileycookie.com/). Eat'n Park's famous Steelers Smiley Cookies are available at all Pittsburgh-area ... |
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| 12/23/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP BEATS $320K GOAL IN CARING FOR KIDS FUNDRAISING |
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| Even in Tough Economic Times, Pittsburghers Contribute to Annual CampaignThis holiday season, Eat'n Park is proud to announce its team members and guests have raised $322,838 in contributions for the company's 30th Annual Caring for Kids Campaign, a five-week fundraising campaign benefiting twelve children's hospitals and charities. The funds raised this year were above the company's goal of $320,000 and more than $20,000 above last year's total. ... |
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| 11/10/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK LAUNCHES 30th ANNUAL CARING FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN AND SETS GOAL TO BREAK $7 MILLION CONTRIBUTION MARK |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants and its team members are kicking off the 30th Annual Caring for Kids Campaign in all restaurant locations today. Their goal is to raise more than $320,000 during the four week campaign, breaking the $7 million mark in total contributions to children's charities since the campaign's inception. According to Jeff Broadhurst, CEO and president, Eat'n Park, team members and guests have raised more than $6.6 million for local children's ... |
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| 10/28/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK OFFERS FREE COFFEE TO VOTERS ON ELECTION DAY |
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| Who: Eat'n Park RestaurantsWhat: With record voter turnout expected in this year's presidential election, Eat'n Park is rewarding voters on Election Day with a free cup of coffee.When: Tuesday, November 4, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Where: All Eat'n Park locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West VirginiaDetails: Any voter who presents a voting stub or "I Voted" sticker at any Eat'n Park Restaurant on November 4 will receive a free cup of coffee, 6 a.m. ... |
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| 10/17/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK SCORES WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS |
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| If you have a code for our "Steelers Make Me Smile" Sweepstakes, go here to enter it: www.eatnpark.com/steelers. It's official. Eat'n Park Restaurants is set to score with the Pittsburgh Steelers (www.steelers.com) as the team and the chain begin offering the restaurant's iconic cookie as the Steelers Smiley Cookie to fans home and away. The black and gold-themed Smiley Cookies are available at Eat'n Park restaurants throughout western Pennsylvania, ... |
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| 8/13/2008 |
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| GLUTEN-FREE DINING MADE EASY AT EAT’N PARK |
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| Dining out for people with celiac disease can be a challenge, but Eat'n Park Restaurants makes it easier, with its expanded Celiac-Friendly menu. The menu, available at all restaurant locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, features Eat'n Park recipes that are celiac-friendly.Approximately one in every 133 Americans has celiac disease, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, and the only treatment is a lifelong gluten-free ... |
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| 8/8/2008 |
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| VOICE OF EAT’N PARK’S “PLACE FOR SMILES” JINGLE GETS A SHOT AT BIG TIME |
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| Local aspiring country singer and voice of Eat'n Park's famous "Place for Smiles" jingle, Sarah Marince (www.myspace.com/sarahmarince), hits a high note in her career with an upcoming ABC network special, "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock." Pittsburghers can catch special performances of Sarah through June, at select Eat'n Park locations, before the program airs September 8. Sarah, an 18-year ... |
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| 8/5/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK BURGERS ARE AMONG BEST IN THE NATION |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants (www.eatnpark.com) stole the show at the Third Annual National Hamburger Festival (www.hamburgerfestival.com) held in Akron, Ohio, winning two awards for its American Grill Burger and its Black Angus Superburger. This year marked the first time Eat'n Park competed in the National Burger Cook-Off against 17 other national and regional restaurants for titles in five categories. The company's American Grill Burger, on Eat'n Park's ... |
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| 6/4/2008 |
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| FREE SARAH MARINCE DOWNLOAD "JUST LOOK AT ME" |
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| Click here to download Sarah Marince's single, "Just Look at Me"Don't miss Sarah's upcoming performances at Eat'n Park, check out www.findsmiley.com to locate a mini-concert in your neighborhood! |
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| 6/2/2008 |
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| JEFF BROADHURST TO SUCCEED HIS FATHER AS CEO OF EAT’N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP |
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| The Board of Directors of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group has named Jeff Broadhurst Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Jeff succeeds his father, Jim, who will retain his role as Chairman. Jeff brings significant training and experience to his new role. He earned a bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining Eat'n Park, he was employed by ... |
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| 4/18/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK CELEBRATES A SUPER TUESDAY FOR PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants (www.eatnpark.com) is giving local voters a lot to smile about Tuesday, April 22, the day of the Pennsylvania primary elections. Any voter who presents a voting stub or sticker at Pennsylvania Eat'n Park on April 22 will receive a free cup of coffee, between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.Pennsylvanians did not have the opportunity to participate in the actual Super Tuesday primary elections February 5, but Eat'n Park guests can celebrate ... |
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| 4/17/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK UPDATES CLASSIC “PLACE FOR SMILES” JINGLE |
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| Eat'n Park (www.eatnpark.com) is introducing a new version of its classic "Place for Smiles" jingle, recorded by up and coming country singer Sarah Marince, a 17 year-old from Pittsburgh. The jingle is a fresh, local approach to the company's famous jingle, which was originally written and recorded in the summer of 1991."We wanted to reintroduce our famous our 'Place for Smiles' jingle with a fresh new sound," said Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, ... |
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| 4/4/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK HITS A HOME RUN WITH PIRATES SMILEY COOKIES |
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| Hit it out of the park with black and gold Pirates Smiley Cookies from Eat'n Park. Baked fresh daily, Pirates Smiley Cookies are available at Eat'n Park family restaurants throughout western Pennsylvania, and via the company's Web site, www.SmileyCookie.com, during the Pirates' 2008 season."Black and gold Smiley Cookies are a celebrated tradition in this region," said Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, Eat'n Park Restaurants. "We all know how ... |
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| 3/14/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK INVITES PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO COFFEE WITH GUESTS |
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| Eat'n Park today extends an invitation to the Democratic candidates, Sen. Hilary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama, to hold a Coffee with the Candidates discussion forum with Eat'n Park guests, during their respective visits to the region. "Each week, more than 400,000 people in southwestern Pennsylvania visit Eat'n Park restaurants," said Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, Eat'n Park Restaurants. "If the candidates want to hear from the people of ... |
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| 3/13/2008 |
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| EAT’N PARK DEBUTS “SMALLER PORTIONS AT SMALLER PRICES” |
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| Eat'n Park has introduced a new "Smaller Portions at Smaller Prices" menu, featuring reduced portion sizes of Eat'n Park favorites. The menu includes breakfast, lunch and dinner items and is perfect for guests looking for a lighter meal and lesser bill."Many people want to be able to find selections that meet their dietary needs and their budget when they dine out," said Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, Eat'n Park Restaurants. "We are constantly ... |
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| 2/1/2008 |
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| HEART SHAPED SMILEY COOKIES ARE HERE! |
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| Eat'n Park guests can fill the hearts and stomachs of loved ones this Valentine's Day season. Baked fresh daily, heart-shaped Smiley Cookies are now available at all Eat'n Park family restaurants and at the company's Smiley Cookie web site, www.SmileyCookie.com.Valentine's Day is the fourth-largest holiday for confectionary consumption following Halloween, Easter, and Christmas respectively. At Eat'n Park though, Valentine's Day is the number one ... |
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| 1/11/2008 |
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| CARING FOR KIDS MERCURY MARINER WINNER ANNOUNCED |
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| Harvey Kiefer, of West Sunbury, Pa. was randomly selected from more than 59,000 raffle tickets sold during Eat'n Park's five-week campaign. According to Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, Eat'n Park Restaurants, this marks the 15th year Eat'n Park has partnered with PLMDA, which generously donates the campaign vehicle. The campaign's most successful fundraiser is the vehicle raffle, which generated more than $118,000 of the $302,549 raised company-wide ... |
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| 12/31/2007 |
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| EAT’N PARK RECOGNIZED FOR BEST ‘HUMAN CAPITAL’ PRACTICES |
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| People Report, the leading provider of human capital insight for the foodservice industry, presented the 3rd Annual Workplace Legacy Award to James Broadhurst, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, whose leadership and commitment to the hospitality industry and community have established Eat'n Park Restaurants as one of the country's leading family dining chains.People Report honored Broadhurst at the Awards for Excellence ... |
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| 11/30/2007 |
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| EAT’N PARK PUMPS UP ITS CLASSIC SUPERBURGER® |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants, known for its array of healthy menu options, invites guests to indulge with the new 800-calorie Black Angus Superburger, which premiered in all Eat'n Park locations Monday, November 5. "It's the biggest, best burger we've ever offered," boasted Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, Marketing, Eat'n Park Restaurants. "While we are committed to offering healthy choices for our guests, we also realize that part of eating out ... |
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| 11/20/2007 |
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| EAT’N PARK PREPARES FOR BLACK FRIDAY BREAKFAST RUSH |
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| Eat'n Park plans to accommodate the masses of early shoppers on Black Friday. Select restaurant locations located close to retail centers will open between 4 and 6 a.m. and will serve a Shopper's Buffets until mid-morning, Friday, November 23. Black Friday is a huge, and early, shopping day. According to the National Retail Federation, more than 140 million shoppers hit the stores on Black Friday, and one-third ... |
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| 11/8/2007 |
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| EAT’N PARK WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR BECOMING SMOKE-FREE |
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| Eat'n Park is receiving high praise from community leaders and organizations since enacting a system-wide non-smoking policy in May 2007. The American Lung Association of Pennsylvania, the American Cancer Society of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Westmoreland County Tobacco Coalition and Teens Against Tobacco Use have all recognized the family dining chain for its decision to go smoke-free."We're quite humbled by all the attention we have received ... |
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| 11/2/2007 |
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| EAT’N PARK OFFERS VOTERS FREE COFFEE ON ELECTION DAY |
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| Eat'n Park is giving local voters something to smile about on Election Day: a complimentary cup of coffee. Any voter who presents a voting stub or sticker at area Eat'n Park restaurants on November 6 will receive their free coffee between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. According to Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, Marketing, Eat'n Park Restaurants, the company encourages all citizens to cast their vote on Election Day and welcomes them to enjoy free ... |
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| 9/11/2007 |
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| Eat’n Park Restaurants Announces System-wide Non-Smoking Policy |
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| 8/2/2007 |
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| NEW DINOSAUR SMILEY COOKIES ROAM AT EAT’N PARK |
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| Eat'n Park Family Restaurants is introducing a new Smiley Cookie: Dino Smiley - a triceratops-shaped dinosaur cookie baked fresh daily and available at all 76 Eat'n Park locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, and online at www.eatnpark.com. According to Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, marketing, Eat'n Park Restaurants, the Dino Smiley Cookies ... |
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| 7/25/2007 |
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| EAT 'N PARK EXPANDS MOBILE MARKETING FLEET |
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| Chain's Famous Mascot, Smiley, Hits Road in New Dodge Nitro Cookie CruiserEat'n Park Restaurants is expanding its mobile marketing fleet of Cookie Cruisers yet again with the newest addition, a 2007 Dodge Nitro, which hit the road this summer. The Cookie Cruiser fleet is designed to help the chain's mascot, Smiley, promote the brand and spread smiles in local communities. Eat'n Park launched its first Cookie Cruiser in 2004. According to Deb Malley, ... |
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| 5/17/2007 |
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| EAT’N PARK SWITCHES TO MILK WITH NO ADDED HORMONES |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants will serve and use only milk with no artificially engineered growth hormones (rBGH-free). The switch, which has been implemented in all restaurant locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, comes as the company continues to set industry standards and show its commitment to finding and sourcing the freshest and healthiest ingredients.According ... |
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| 5/1/2007 |
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| EAT’N PARK PROMOTES FRESHNESS AND HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS FOR THE MERRY BERRY MONTH OF MAY |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants today announces its commitment to finding and sourcing the freshest and healthiest ingredients for its menu, as well as its continued effort to set an example for freshness in the food industry. This comes as the restaurant welcomes the month of May, one of the best months for fresh ingredients, particularly strawberries. Beginning this month, Eat'n Park will be touting its fresh strawberries, brought in daily from ... |
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| 3/9/2007 |
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| EAT’N PARK COMPLETES RENOVATION AT BRIDGEVILLE LOCATION |
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| Eat'n Park today announces its Bridgeville, Pa., location, 1197 Washington Pike, has completed renovations and will re-open to guests Monday, March 12 at 6 a.m. The newly remodeled restaurant will be a smoke-free restaurant."Eat'n Park has been a strong presence in the Bridgeville community since 1953," said Ron Kinzel, general manager, Eat'n Park. "The renovation of this location helps improve our guests' experience by providing a fresh new environment ... |
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| 1/8/2007 |
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| LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENT WINS CAR FROM EAT'N PARK |
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| Keys to Be Presented to Caring for Kids Supporter on January 12Eat'n Park and the Pittsburgh Lincoln Mercury Dealers Association (PLMDA) today announce Kevin Reeves, of Chicora, Pa., is the winner of a 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid-the grand prize of the company's annual Caring for Kids campaign, benefiting 14 local children's hospitals and charities across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.According to Deb Malley, director of community marketing ... |
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| 12/4/2006 |
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| EAT’N PARK GUESTS CAN NOW CREATE THEIR OWN SMILEY COOKIES ONLINE |
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| Eat'n Park announces today Smiley Cookies, the company's world-famous signature treat and long-time guest favorite, are getting personal. Smiley Cookie fans can now customize and create their very own Smiley Cookies online, at www.eatnpark.com, with more than 80 different color combination options for Smiley's face. Guests can "paint" their dozen of Smiley Cookies on the company's website by clicking on a paint bucket and brush using a palette ... |
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| 12/1/2006 |
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| EAT’N PARK EXPANDS WEST VIRGINIA PRESENCE |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants today announces it will begin hiring more than 100 team members at its newest location in Triadelphia, across from Cabela's, on December 1. The Triadelphia location is the company's 78th restaurant across the tri-state region and the fourth in West Virginia."We're excited to be here and be a part of the economic vitality brought to the region with the new development of retail and restaurants;" said Stanton Long, general manager, ... |
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| 11/3/2006 |
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| EAT’N PARK’S SMILEY COOKIE GOES HOLLYWOOD |
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| Eat'n Park's Smiley cookie, the restaurant chain's signature treat, is about to make its acting debut in a new Universal Studios movie that is being filmed in Pittsburgh. The direct-to-DVD movie, "Don't Think About It," stars Emily Osment from Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana," and features a special role for Eat'n Park's Halloween edition Smiley cookie. The movie is based on a story by the popular ... |
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| 9/25/2006 |
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| EAT’N PARK TO HONOR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH CHECK PRESENTATION |
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| McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department Raises More Than $4,700 for New Fire Truck through Eat'n Park's Dine and Donate Program. Eat'n Park Restaurants, a family dining chain known for its commitment to community initiatives, today announces plans to honor the McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department, which raised $4,726.45 through Eat'n Park's Dine and Donate program to help with purchase of a new fire truck. A special lunch and check presentation ... |
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| 5/24/2006 |
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| EAT’N PARK OFFERS AMERICAN IDOL RUNNER-UP KATHARINE MCPHEE $100,000 RECORDING CONTRACT AND SMILEY COOKIES FOR LIFE TO SING JINGLE |
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| PITTSBURGH - May 24, 2006 - The voice people might be hearing on Eat'n Park's new summer commercial should be familiar. If the chain's $100,000 deal is accepted, it will be the voice of Katharine McPhee, American Idol's first runner-up from Fox TV's hotly contested singing competition.Eat'n Park, one of the country's leading family restaurant chains, is offering McPhee not only a $100,000 recording contract, but also is sweetening the deal by throwing ... |
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| 5/10/2006 |
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| EAT’N PARK RESTAURANTS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WITH CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO |
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| Eat'n Park, America's favorite family restaurant, announces today it has launched a strategic community partnership with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, including a $10,000 donation to support educational events for children as part of the company's commitment to growth across the region. "We want to show our commitment to the Cleveland community, especially the families who have welcomed Eat'n Park into their neighborhoods," says Kevin O'Connell, senior ... |
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| 2/9/2006 |
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| EAT’N PARK RESTAURANTS SELLS 350,000 BLACK & GOLD SMILEY COOKIES; SETS NEW SALES RECORD |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants today announces sales of its Black and Gold Steelers Smiley cookies topped an all-time company record during the week of January 29. Through Sunday, February 5, more than 350,000 cookies were purchased from restaurant locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia and also ordered online. According to Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president, Marketing, online orders alone exceeded 1,500 dozen (18,000 cookies) with more ... |
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| 1/25/2006 |
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| Eat’n Park Celebrates Steelers Trip to Super Bowl XL; Hometown Chain Offers Black & Gold Smiley Cookies Online for Steeler Nation |
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| When the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks collide in Super Bowl XL, Pittsburgh fans across the country can root for the home team with their favorite cookie - the Eat'n Park Steelers Smiley cookie.Eat'n Park Restaurants today announces its famous Steelers Smiley cookies are available for online purchase at www.eatnpark.com. Now, Steelers fanatics and displaced Steelers' fans can have the taste of their favorite hometown cookie delivered ... |
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| 12/5/2005 |
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| EAT'N PARK RESTAURANTS' WEB SITE RANKS IN TOP THREE NATIONWIDE |
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| As far as restaurant Web sites go, Eat'n Park's ranks among the best. According to Hospitality Technology Magazine, the family dining chain's Web site - www.eatnpark.com - was rated third best out of 20 restaurant Web sites reviewed throughout the country.Now in its fourth year, the 2005 Hospitality Restaurant e-Commerce Study, in conjunction with the University of Delaware, has selected the top three Web sites from a mix of international, mid-sized ... |
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| 11/8/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK SETS GOAL TO RAISE $300,000 IN 2005 FOR CHILDREN |
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| Caring for Kids Campaign Provides Inexpensive Way for Residents to Make a Difference; Company Encourages 'Investment of the Heart' in Local CommunityPittsburgh, November 7, 2005 - Eat'n Park and its guests are preparing to raise more than $300,000 for the company's 2005 Caring for Kids Campaign, which kicks off Monday, November 7, to benefit children's hospitals and charities across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. According to Deb Malley, director, ... |
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| 11/5/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP AND ITS GUESTS DONATE MORE THAN $100,000 TO AID HURRICANE VICTIMS |
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| The Eat'n Park Hospitality Group today announces it has completed fundraising efforts to aid victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. A check for $71, 929.22 will be presented to the Southwestern Pa, American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund Monday, November 14, 3 p.m., at the Homestead Eat'n Park, 245 E. Waterfront Dr. Guests donated more than $70,000 alone by depositing spare change at collection canisters located at Eat'n Park Restaurants ... |
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| 10/24/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF COMPANY-WIDE SHIFT TO TRANS FAT-FREE OIL |
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| The Eat'n Park Hospitality Group today announces it has completed the company-wide shift to trans fat-free cooking oil for French fries, chicken and other fried foods. The move has been completed in all 79 Eat'n Park restaurant locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as among the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group's Parkhurst Dining Services and CURA Hospitality business units. Company officials say the shift comes on the heels of ... |
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| 10/19/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK ANNOUNCES COMPANY -WIDE SHIFT TO TRANS FAT- FREE OIL |
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| PITTSBURGH - October 19, 2005 - The Eat'n Park Hospitality Group today announces it has completed the company-wide shift to trans fat-free cooking oil for French fries, chicken and other fried foods. The move has been completed in all 79 Eat'n Park restaurant locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as among the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group's Parkhurst ... |
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| 10/14/2005 |
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| POVERTYNECK HILLBILLIES TO MAKE APPEARANCE |
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| NEW STANTON, PA - October 14, 2005 - Calling all music fans! Stop into the New Stanton Eat'n Park Tuesday, October 18, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. and meet one of America's hottest new country bands - the Povertyneck Hillbillies. Guests can purchase a signed copy of the band's newest release, "Don't Look Back" available exclusively at any neighborhood Eat'n Park. "We're excited to provide a family friendly atmosphere for this well-loved local band to meet ... |
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| 9/30/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP INVITES PUBLIC TO PUT A SMILE ON THE FACES OF HURRICANE VICTIMS |
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| The Eat'n Park Hospitality Group is stepping up to put a smile on the faces of the victims of the recent hurricanes and the public is invited to help. All area residents have to do is to buy some Smiley® cookies.From Monday, October 3 to Sunday, October 9, the company will donate $1 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund for every dozen Smiley® cookies sold. This includes not only cookies sold in the restaurants, but also ... |
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| 9/12/2005 |
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| EAT'N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP RALLIES AROUND KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS |
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| Monday, September 12, 2005, Homestead, Penn. - When it comes to disaster relief efforts, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group has a history of jumping in with far more than its trademark Smiley® cookies, and Hurricane Katrina is no exception. Eat'n Park Hospitality Group is undertaking a variety of company-wide initiatives to help hurricane victims and has committed to contributing cash, in-kind donations and employee volunteer manpower to the relief ... |
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| 9/2/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK’S SMILEY® COOKIE TURNS PURPLE |
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| Purple is for royalty. Purple symbolizes courage. And, now, purple is the new color for Eat'n Park's famous Smiley® cookie. Eat'n Park Restaurants today announces, for the first time in history, the public has chosen the family dining chain's next Smiley cookie color-and now you can purchase the new hue at your local Eat'n Park or even online at www.eatnpark.com. This summer, Eat'n Park invited the public to vote for the next Smiley cookie color ... |
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| 8/18/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK ANNOUNCES SHIFT TO TRANS FAT-FREE OIL |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants today announces it will replace its cooking oil for French fries, chicken, and other fried foods with trans fat-free oil to better meet the needs of today's guests. The move comes on the heels of a growing number of health experts who are concerned over the link between trans fat and a higher risk of heart attacks and increased cholesterol levels. To initiate the effort, Eat'n Park partnered with Penn ... |
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| 8/5/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCES ‘BEST NEIGHBORHOOD’ CONTEST FINALISTS |
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| Eat'n Park is preparing to spoil one lucky neighborhood. In June, the family dining chain launched its "Best Neighborhood" Contest, inviting area residents to visit www.eatnpark.com and - in 250 words or less - tell why their neighborhood is the best. Five finalists have been selected from more than 250 entries and from August 4 to 14, 2005, the public can visit Eat'n Park's Web site to vote on their favorite entry. The winning neighborhood will ... |
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| 7/18/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK’S SMILEY® COOKIE GETS READY FOR A FACELIFT |
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| Pittsburgh's favorite cookie is getting a facelift. A color facelift that is.Eat'n Park Restaurants invites the public to vote for the first new Smiley® cookie color in more than 19 years by logging onto www.eatnpark.com and clicking on the News & Promotions section until August 10. The new color will join other Smiley cookie colors -blue, green, yellow, red and orange and will make history as the first cookie color to be selected by the public.The ... |
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| 6/9/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK RESTAURANTS INVITES RESIDENTS TO COMPETE FOR ‘BEST NEIGHBORHOOD’ TITLE |
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| Get ready for some serious summer smiles. Eat'n Park Restaurants could be crashing your neighborhood with a block party for you and 100 of your closest friends. Eat'n Park Restaurants today announces the launch of its "Best Neighborhood" Contest. Beginning today, area residents are invited to visit www.eatnpark.com and tell Eat'n Park - in 250 words or less - why their neighborhood is the best. The winning neighborhood, voted on by guests, will receive ... |
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| 5/26/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK RESTAURANTS OFFERS AMERICAN IDOL RUNNER UP BO BICE RECORDING CONTRACT TO SING JINGLE |
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| Eat'n Park guests may have the chance to eat to the beat of American Idol runner up Bo Bice, as the family dining chain today announces it will offer the performer a $10,000 recording contract to sing the chain's summer menu jingle. "We're excited about the prospect of pairing Eat'n Park with one of America's hottest young singers," said Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president of Marketing, Eat'n Park. "Bo's all-American sound and work ethic fit perfectly ... |
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| 5/25/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK RESTAURANTS TO OFFER AMERICAN IDOL RUNNER UP $10,000 RECORDING CONTRACT |
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| Roll over Beethoven. Eat'n Park Restaurants - one of America's favorite family restaurant chains - today announces it will award American Idol's first runner up with a $10,000 recording contract to sing the family dining chain's summer menu jingle. "For more than 50 years, Eat'n Park has been rocking the restaurant world with its award-winning food across three states, so now we're excited about the prospect of pairing the Eat'n Park name with one ... |
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| 4/22/2005 |
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| Eat’n Park Hospitality Group Honors Its Team Members for Volunteerism During National Volunteer Month |
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| The Eat'n Park Hospitality Group is gearing up for another summer of community volunteerism-complete with new community projects, service awards and an entire week dedicated to team member volunteer appreciation.Guests visiting select Eat'n Park and Parkhurst dining locations during National Volunteer Week, April 17 - April 23, will find team member volunteers wearing special t-shirts recognizing them for their community work. Parkhurst Dining Services ... |
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| 2/10/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK RESTAURANTS AND GUESTS JOIN FORCES TO RAISE MORE THAN $25,000 FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF EFFORT |
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| Eat'n Park Restaurants today announced that donations raised as part of the South Asia tsunami disaster relief effort totaled more than $25,000. Funds will be donated directly to the Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF), with a check presentation taking place Monday, February 14, 11:30 a.m., at the Eat'n Park in Homestead, 245 East Waterfront Drive. ... |
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| 1/28/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK PREPARES TO BRING NEW RESTAURANT TO STEUBENVILLE |
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| Eat'n Park, a family-friendly, neighborhood dining chain, is set to break ground at the Fort Steuben Mall, with a 6,425-square-foot restaurant that will employ more than 125 team members when it opens in Fall 2005, according to Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president of marketing, Eat'n Park Restaurants. The family dining chain is known for providing an unexpectedly high quality dining experience at an unexpectedly low price. The average cost of ... |
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| 1/3/2005 |
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| EAT’N PARK RAISES OVER $253,000 FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION DURING CARING FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN |
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| Eat'n Park is once again named the top fundraiser of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation's Free Care Fund-raising over $253,000. Eat'n Park's overall campaign, which supports nine different Children's Hospitals across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, raised $345,352. The campaign total sets a new company record for Eat'n Park's annual Caring for Kids fundraising ... |
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| 12/20/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK AND PITTSBURGH LINCOLN MERCURY DEALER ASSOCIATION AWARD OHIO RESIDENT 2005 MERCURY MARINER |
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| Eat'n Park and Pittsburgh Lincoln Mercury Dealer Association (PLMDA) today announce Bill Woodring is the winner of a 2005 Mercury Mariner-the grand prize of the Caring for Kids raffle benefiting children's hospitals. This marks the 14th year Eat'n Park has partnered with PLMDA, who generously donates a different vehicle towards the campaign each year. The raffle is the most successful fundraiser of the campaign that generated more than $148,000 of ... |
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| 11/18/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK CARING FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF 26TH YEAR |
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| Eat'n Park today announces the kick-off of its 26th annual Caring for Kids Campaign, running from November 8 through December 13. This five-week fundraising campaign raises money for nine children's hospitals and charities located near Eat'n Park restaurants, Park Classic Diners, and Parkhurst Dining Services, in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, West Virginia and Ohio. Eat'n Park has raised over $5 million for children's hospitals since the program's inception ... |
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| 11/18/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP AND ITS GUESTS JOIN FORCES TO RAISE MORE THAN $300,000 IN FLOOD RELIEF |
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| Eat'n Park Hospitality Group today announces donations raised as part of the September 17 flood disaster relief effort by both the company and its guests totaled more than $300,000 in value. Funds will be donated to the Salvation Army and Red Cross, with check presentations taking place Friday, November 19, at 9 a.m., at the Eat'n Park in Etna, Route 8 & Saxonburg Blvd. In addition to money raised, new ... |
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| 11/1/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK CELEBRATES RENOVATION WITH GRAND RE-OPENING |
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| Eat'n Park today announces its Johnstown location, 1461 Scalp Avenue, has completed renovations and will host Grand Re-Opening festivities and giveaways November 5 - 30 to celebrate the new makeover."We want to thank our guests by providing them with an improved atmosphere, as well as increased amenities, while maintaining our reputation as an affordable family dining chain," said Matt Smolen, general manager, Johnstown Eat'n Park. The restaurant's ... |
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| 10/25/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK OFFERS GUESTS FREE COFFEE ON ELECTION DAY |
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| Eat'n Park today announces guests will receive a complimentary cup of coffee when they stop by their local Eat'n Park restaurant on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, and present their voting stub."We believe it's important for local residents to cast their vote on Election Day," said Adam Golomb, director of marketing Eat'n Park Restaurants. "We want to encourage our guests to vote and thank them for exercising their right to vote with a free cup ... |
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| 10/18/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK ELEVATES GUEST EXPERIENCE |
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| Eat'n Park today announces the launch of the dining chain's new specialty coffee line and invites guests to "Elevate Your Taste-at the Eat'n Park Espresso Bar."The new Eat'n Park Espresso Bar now available at all 78 neighborhood restaurants tantalizes the taste buds with a variety of java-inspired beverages- Vanilla Latte, Caramel Latte, Caffe Mocha, Cappuccino, Espresso, and "Iced" drinks (iced espresso, iced latte or iced caffé mocha). And, ... |
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| 7/7/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK COOKS UP NEW MENU |
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| Guests of Eat'n Park Restaurants are seeing changes in the Pittsburgh-based restaurant chain's menu selections, featuring a healthy mix of improved fresh, high-quality food selections and old favorites, both sure to make taste-buds sizzle. With the new menu now rolling across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, guests across all 75 Eat'n Park restaurants are sampling more than 15 new great-tasting items, including the Whale of a Cod Fish Sandwich, ... |
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| 7/7/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK SHINES AS A POINT OF LIGHT |
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| Eat'n Park, a casual, neighborhood restaurant known for its friendly service and award-winning food, has been selected as the Daily Point of Light for Wednesday, July 7, 2004 by the Points of Light Foundation. Pioneered by former President George H. Bush and endorsed by President George W. Bush, The Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network recognize individuals and groups who ... |
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| 6/21/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW STREETSBORO RESTAURANT |
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| Eat'n Park, a casual, neighborhood dining chain is set to break ground at 9436 State Route 14, with a 6,425-square-foot restaurant that will employ more than 125 team members when the company begins operation in fall 2004, according to Kevin O'Connell, senior vice president of marketing, Eat'n Park Restaurants. The family dining chain is known for providing an unexpectedly high quality dining experience ... |
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| 6/21/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK ANNOUNCES PLANS TO BUILD IN ELYRIA |
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| Eat'n Park, a casual, neighborhood restaurant known for its friendly service and award-winning food, today announces plans to build its newest neighborhood restaurant at 1524 West River Rd., N in the Westfield Shoppingtown Midway. The company will be demolishing the former Ground Round restaurant on this site to make room for the new 6,425-square-foot Eat'n Park, which is slated to be ... |
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| 6/20/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP AWARDS MORE THAN $300,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Eat'n Park Hospitality Group today announces its 15th year of providing educational support valued at more than $300,000 for Eat'n Park team members. Two special ceremonies, attended by over fifty winners and their guests, were held in early June to recognize the scholarship winners. The company offers three major scholarship programs, one for each division: Eat'n Park Restaurants, Parkhurst Dining Services and CURA Hospitality. These programs aid ... |
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| 6/2/2004 |
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| SMILEY’S COOKIE CRUISER STARTS SPREADING SMILES |
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| Ask any Pittsburgher about their favorite cookie and you're bound to hear, "the Smiley Cookie at Eat'n Park." Well, get ready for a lot more smiles. Eat'n Park today announces the launch of Smiley's Cookie Cruiser, a refurbished antique milk truck with a special Smiley Cookie touch that is sure to spread smiles across the miles. Smiley's Cookie Cruiser is a 1974 DIVCO (Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company) with a modern four-speed automatic, 350 horsepower ... |
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| 4/30/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK AND HOPE NETWORK TO HOLD 14TH ANNUAL EAT’N PARK/HOPE NETWORK CLASSIC |
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| Eat'n Park and Hope Network today announce the 14th Annual Eat'n Park/Hope Network Classic 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held Saturday, June 5, 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., in the parking lots between Heinz Field and PNC Park. The Eat'n Park/Hope Network Classic was created to raise funds for the Healthsports Program of Hope Network. The Network ... |
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| 2/10/2004 |
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| EAT’N PARK NOW OFFERS LOW-CARB MENU OPTIONS |
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| Eat'n Park today announces its new menu, which highlights low-carb food options - including a new low-carb version of its popular Breakfast Smile®, is now available at all restaurant locations. Eat'n Park guests will now find an "LC" next to all low-carb items on the menu. "The new low-carb information makes it easier for our guests to make better choices and find quality food selections they can feel good about," said Kevin O'Connell, senior ... |
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| 11/12/2003 |
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| EAT'N PARK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MARK BROADHURST TO DIRECTOR OF CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT |
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| Eat'n Park Hospitality Group today announces the addition of Mark Broadhurst as director of Concept Development, according to Basil Cox, president, COO. In his new position, Broadhurst will review opportunities within the company's portfolio of brands and explore new opportunities that help advance the company's corporate culture and growth objectives. "At Eat'n Park, we are known for providing only the best to our guests - from high-quality affordable ... |
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| 11/10/2003 |
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| EAT’N PARK TEAM MEMBERS’ BOND SAVES A LIFE |
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| For the past three years, Dynata Mack, 20, has been serving "smiles" to guests at the Eat'n Park restaurant, located atThe Watefront retail complex in Homestead. Recently however, it was getting harder for her to smile when she learned her options were running out for a kidney transplant that would save her life. To everyone's pleasant surprise, Annie Smith, 40, the mother of a fellow Eat'n Park team member, ... |
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