NEWS

- Bennigan’s Unleashes a Leprechaun on MySpace
PLANO, Texas (Jan. 15, 2008) – Who knew leprechauns loved nunchucks and breakdancing? That's the word according to Fergus Dargle, a Bennigan's leprechaun that just launched his own MySpace website. - Bennigans Launches Online St. Patrick’s Day Playgrounds for Customers
PLANO, Texas (Jan. 15, 2008) -- The world's largest St. Patrick's Day party now has an online headquarters. Bennigan's Grill & Tavern has launched a microsite [www.InnerLeprechaun.com] complete with countdown widgets and dancing leprechauns as well as a MySpace page [myspace.com/bennigansleprechaun] all designed to help fans of the casual dining chain find their "inner leprechaun." - Metromedia Restaurant Group Names Gaylin as VP of Business Development
PLANO, Texas (Jan. 10, 2008) – Metromedia Restaurant Group (MRG) today announced the appointment of Alan Gaylin as vice president of business development. His duties will encompass managing brand growth, development and real estate for the MRG family of brands, which includes Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern, Bennigan’s SPORT, Bonanza, Ponderosa, Steak and Ale and The Tavern concepts.
- Bennigan’s SPORT Arrives in Chicago-Area
PLANO, Texas (November 27, 2007) – Bennigan’s SPORT, the first sports bar concept from Metromedia Restaurant Group (MRG), opened its second U.S. location last week in Hobart, Ind. The restaurant at (### street name) features free WiFi, 28 Plasma TVs, a lounge area, 20 beers on tap ... - Clay Dover Named President and CEO of Metromedia Restaurant Group
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Metromedia Restaurant Group (MRG) board of directors announced today that Clay Dover has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of MRG. - Metromedia Restaurant Group Names Flynn Dekker Senior Vice President of Marketing
PLANO, Texas--(Nov. 6, 2007)--The Metromedia Restaurant Group (MRG) board of directors announced today that Flynn Dekker has been promoted to senior vice president of marketing for the company. - Metromedia Restaurant Group CCO Clay Dover Receives Chain Leader Protégé Award
PLANO, Texas--(Oct. 31, 2007)--Metromedia Restaurant Group (MRG) announced today that Chief Concept Officer and Executive Vice President Clay Dover received the annual Chain Leader Protégé Award. The award is part of Chain Leader magazine’s annual Execution Awards and was presented as part of the Chain Leader LIVE Conference in Newport Beach, Calif. Oct. 24-27. - Metromedia Restaurant Group Unveils New 29 Degree Tavern Concept in Fort Worth
PLANO, Texas (February 6, 2007) – Metromedia Restaurant Group (MRG) unveiled its newest restaurant concept today, 29 Degree Tavern, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for March 9 and 10. The latest of MRG’s growing stable of well-known brands will feature gourmet comfort food made from scratch and the coldest beer in town in a setting that blends steakhouse refinement with a sports bar twist... - Bennigan’s Opens Restaurant on Panama Canal Causeway
PLANO, Texas (April 12, 2007) – Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern continues to expand overseas with a new opening on the causeway at the entry of the world-famous Panama Canal in Panama City, Panama. The restaurant models the original Irish-American concept and atmosphere...