Calling all Outback Steakhouse fans – when dining at Outback, now through September 30, customers will have the chance to win free Outback for a Year* while enjoying the limited time offer of three new entrees starting at $9.95.**  Featured entrees include the tender Signature Sirloin seared to juicy perfection, paired with either the famed succulent Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie or the golden Coconut Shrimp, and the grilled Honey Dijon Chicken with sweet potato fries.  

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Outback customers will receive a special Scratch and Win card (while supplies last) with their bill that will reveal if they have won Free Outback for a Year or other great offers.  These offers, which can be redeemed online, include $10 off with the purchase of two entrees, a free Aussie-Tizer, and a free dessert (both valid with the purchase of one entree).  It's another exciting reason to visit Outback!

Outback customers are invited to visit www.Outback.com for Win Free Outback for a Year updates. A special Win Outback for a Year Interactive Tracker Map, found at www.Outback.com/winners, will be updated daily to feature lucky recipients by location, adding a level of anticipation and excitement for all customers throughout the month-long promotion.

About My Outback Rewards:

Outback Steakhouse and the guest recognition program, My Outback Rewards, provide the best combination of experience and rewards for frequent  customers. Every time a customer eats at Outback Steakhouse nationwide, 10 points are earned per $1 spent.   Members of My Outback Rewards earn points towards exciting rewards, experiences, and great offers from Outback Steakhouse.  And for a limited time, customers will receive a Free Aussie-Tizer upon joining My Outback Rewards.  It's simple and free!  Register online at www.MyOutbackRewards.com today.

About Outback Steakhouse:

Outback Steakhouse was recently voted #1 Best Steak in the 2010 Zagat Survey of National Full-Service Restaurant Chains for the second consecutive year.  Outback Steakhouse starts fresh every day to create the flavors that our mates crave. Best known for grilled steaks, chicken and seafood, Outback also offers a wide variety of crisp salads and freshly made soups and sides. New creations and grilled classics are made from scratch daily using only the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world. For more information, please visit www.outback.com, http://www.facebook.com/outback and http://www.twitter.com/outback_tonight.

Please visit www.outback.com for restaurant locations or click here to sign up for My Outback Rewards.  

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) AND PUERTO RICO 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID IN NORTH DAKOTA AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion ends 9/30/10. For Official Rules, prize description, and odds disclosures, visit a participating Outback Steakhouse® location, Event location or www.outback.com/free

** Pricing and product participation will vary by location.  Pricing does not include tax.

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Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced the Grand Opening of the company's first shop to open in New Orleans since the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005.  

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The location opened on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and stands in the exact location of a Baskin-Robbins shop that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  The original shop, along with five other local-area Baskin-Robbins locations, closed due to damages sustained during the hurricane.  

The new Baskin-Robbins shop located at 1515 E. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette, just south of the Ninth Ward, is owned by William and Catherine McIntyre, who are local to the New Orleans-area.  William McIntyre is also the partial-owner of the Saltwater Grill, located on Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans.  

"We saw this as a great opportunity to help revitalize an area that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina," says William McIntyre.  "We have confidence in the continued re-growth of the community and continue to do all we can to help restore the city and make it even better than before Katrina struck."

"There is a great resurgence in this city, and we're humbled and proud to open our newest Baskin-Robbins shop in Chalmette on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina," says Janet Astor, VP of development for Baskin-Robbins.  "Baskin-Robbins has been part of the community for more than 30 years, and we look forward to serving our ice cream enthusiasts our signature 31 flavors and other ice cream treats with lots of smiles."

The McIntyres are excited to be part of the global Baskin-Robbins family and hope the new Baskin-Robbins opening will bring a resurgence of the Baskin-Robbins locations in the market.  "Our opening day was really busy," says William McIntyre.  "We hope it's a sign of things to come -- not just for our Baskin-Robbins store but for the area as a whole."  

For more information on Baskin-Robbins, please visit www.BaskinRobbins.com.  For more information on franchise opportunities, please visit www.BaskinRobbins.com/FranchiseOpportunities.

About Baskin-Robbins

Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine's 30th annual Franchise 500® ranking, Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops.  Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium ice cream, specialty frozen desserts and beverages, providing quality and value to consumers at more than 6,000 retail shops in 35 countries.  Baskin-Robbins was founded by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,000 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats.  Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin' Brands, Inc. family of companies.  For further information, visit www.baskinrobbins.com.

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Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7.  As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 16 area Thomas & King Applebee's locations and receive one free entree.

"Every day, first responders work to keep our community safe and providing these men and women with a free meal is a way for Applebee's to thank them for the work that they do," said Mike Scanlon, chief executive officer of Thomas & King.

Participating area Applebee's locations:

First responders will be asked to show proof of employment, such as an employee identification card or a recent pay stub.

About Applebee's Services, Inc.

Applebee's Services, Inc., and its affiliates franchise and operate restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and are DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) brands.  There are more than 2,000 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states, 16 countries and one U.S. territory.  Additional information on Applebee's can be found at the company's Web site (www.applebees.com).

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In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top-5 distinctions in two key categories.

The survey's more than 6,500 participants voted Atlanta Bread among the Top-5 large chains (places with less than 5,000 locations) in the Healthy Options and Facilities categories.  This is the second straight year that Atlanta Bread placed among the top 5 chains in these two categories.  

"We are extremely honored that our guests have recognized Atlanta Bread in these two vital areas," said Jerry Couvaras, Atlanta Bread's CEO and President.  "Over the past several years we have continued to evolve our menu, as well as our design and decor. The results of the exclusive Zagat Survey tell us that our customers are pleased with this enhanced experience and we look forward to continuing to provide our guests with Globally Inspired, Locally Sourced menu items in a comfortable, eclectic environment."

The Zagat rankings follow other recent consumer-centric distinctions Atlanta Bread has received, including being named by Parents magazine as one of the "Top-Ten Fast Casual Restaurants for Families," one of the country's "Top-Ten Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants" by Health magazine, and of the "Top 50 Movers and Shakers" by Fast Casual Magazine.

About Atlanta Bread

Atlanta Bread (www.AtlantaBread.com) is a privately-held, fast-casual restaurant concept.  The bakery cafes recently underwent a complete rebranding of its menu, location, and positioning.  Named a Top Facility in the 2009 and 2010 Fast-Food Surveys by Zagat, Atlanta Bread has an inviting atmosphere that encourages customers to make Atlanta Bread their third home.  The company flavors its customers' days from early morning through the evening with its continuous service model.  Breakfast includes freshly-made items such as bagels, pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches.  For lunch and dinner the bakery cafes offer a variety of options including hot soups and unique sandwiches and salads.  Gourmet coffees and fresh-baked goods are served throughout the day.  Atlanta Bread is recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Fast-Casual Family Restaurants by Parents magazine and as one of the Top 10 Healthiest Fast-Food Restaurants by Health magazine.  Atlanta Bread currently has more than 80 locations spanning over 20 states.

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