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AARP Selects Restaurant.com as a Preferred Provider to Make Delicious New Savings Available to Members

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

AARP and Restaurant.com today announced a new relationship that will make an exclusive discount available to AARP members on the 25,000 daily gift certificate options offered on Restaurant.com. The new AARP Restaurant Discount Center powered by Restaurant.com is available by visiting (www.aarp.org/restaurant). The site allows AARP members to search a database of more than 14,000 participating restaurants at which they can receive savings and enjoy memorable meals.

Restaurant.com Says ‘Cheers!’ to 10 Years by Launching ‘Ultimate Dining Experience’ Sweepstakes

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

In honor of its 10 year anniversary, Restaurant.com is toasting everyone who has contributed to the company’s success by launching the “Ultimate Dining Experience” sweepstakes. Starting today, individuals nationwide have the opportunity to enter online for a chance to win a weekend getaway to Las Vegas. The grand prize package includes an exclusive dining vacation experience, staying at the Mandalay Bay Resort and dining at Fleur de Lys, a participating Restaurant.com restaurant.

’Tis the Reasons for Giving this Season: Share $1500 in Restaurant.com Gift Certificates for Free through Christmas

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Restaurant.com is stoking a “fire” for giving this chilly holiday season by sharing some of the warm notes sent in by “Feed It Forward” participants. On Thanksgiving, the company launched the Feed It Forward initiative, which enables individuals nationwide to give away up to 30 free, $10 gift certificates through Christmas. Now, with five days left, participants still have the opportunity to give up to $300 in gift certificates per day, or $1,500 over five days to friends, family and loved ones.

Givers Rejoice: $5.2 Million in Free Gift Certificates Already Given through Feed It Forward

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 EST

Restaurant.com recently launched “Feed It Forward,” on Thanksgiving Day, an online initiative celebrating the gift of giving during the down economy by enabling people to give away—at no cost—$30 million of Restaurant.com gift certificates up until Christmas. Within the first 12 days of launch, people have already given away $5.2 million worth of gift certificates. By visiting www.Restaurant.com/FeedItForward, consumers can continue to share the remaining gift certificates for free and experience the joy of giving.

 

Restaurant.com Celebrates the Gift of Giving, ‘Feed It Forward’ Lets Nation Give $30 Million in 30 Days for Free

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

Household cutbacks, job losses and foreclosures still loom large, affecting people’s lives and abilities to give during the holidays. A down economy also has the potential to deprive people of the gift of giving, a harsh reality during the time of year when giving matters most. Restaurant.com announced today the return of “Feed It Forward,” a 30-day initiative to support the important act of giving, despite these persistent economic hardships. Now until Christmas, individuals are entitled to give up to $9,000 in Restaurant.com gift certificates, from a total pool of $30 million, to family, friends and co-workers located anywhere in the country—at no cost.

Restaurant.com Launches ‘Feed It Forward’ 2009 to Help the Nation Celebrate the Gift of Giving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

2009 has been a challenging year for restaurants as operators have been forced to close their doors in record numbers due to slower traffic and rising costs. Acknowledging these very real economic pressures, Restaurant.com announced today the return of “Feed It Forward,” a 30-day initiative to celebrating the gift of giving during the holidays. Now until Christmas, individuals can share a total of three million $10 Restaurant.com gift certificates for free, which will result in filling as many as three million tables at restaurants nationwide.

Restaurant.com Enhances Site and Offers Visitors Upgraded Search and Filter Features

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Restaurant.com, the trusted and valued source connecting restaurants and diners nationwide, has upgraded its site-wide restaurant search to make it easier for diners to find new and favorite restaurants. These enhancements allow visitors to match their preferences among more than 12,000 restaurants offering money-saving gift certificate options, including $25 gift certificates for $10.

Restaurant.com Stretches the Dollar with 90-Percent Off Gift Certificates Starting 09/09/09

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

As the recession lingers, Americans are reminded that every dollar counts when it comes to spending. That’s why Restaurant.com, the trusted and valued source connecting diners and restaurants nationwide, announced today the launch of an unheard-of promotion that cuts the cost of already economical gift certificates by 90-percent for 11,000 restaurants nationwide.

Restaurant.com Offers Double-Feature with “Dinner & Movie” Incentive

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

One way to beat the heat and economy this summer is to enjoy a night out for dinner followed by a cool box office blockbuster. Now, Restaurant.com, a preferred dining incentive and loyalty solutions provider, has pulled up the curtain to introduce its “Dinner & Movie” package. Using this incentive offer, businesses of all sizes can create campaigns that include food, film and fond memories—all before the final credits roll.

Prep for Vacation Dining with 10 Priceless Tips for End of Summer Trips

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Americans across the country are celebrating their final days of summer freedom by enjoying one last vacation. Whether the destination is a local theme park, a lakeside cabin or a big city hotel, chances are you’ll dine out. Planning ahead can save valuable time and money and make meals more enjoyable experiences. So, says Restaurant.com President and CEO Cary Chessick.

Savings Options Heat Up the Strip this Summer for Diners in Las Vegas

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Summertime and the livin’ is easy on The Vegas Strip with money-saving gift certificates for top restaurants. Now, residents and visitors who love to dine out around town can enjoy mouth-watering meals at six of Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino’s world-renowned restaurants – Aureole, Fleur De Lys, miX, Rick Moonen’s rm seafood, Shanghai Lilly and StripSteak. Diners can save ahead of time by visiting Restaurant.com for $50 gift certificates, which cost $20 or less, to these well-known eateries. Mandalay Bay restaurants join more than 140 restaurants in Las Vegas and nearly 200 establishments throughout Nevada on Restaurant.com to connect to new guests.

 

No-Cost Online Promotional Services to Boost Chain Restaurants’ Profitability

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST

Restaurant.com, the trusted and valued source connecting diners and restaurants nationwide, has introduced new marketing services aimed at addressing the business needs of chain and multi-unit restaurant operations to deliver profits. Restaurant.com has added more strategic counsel, custom reporting, guest acquisition management and remarketing capabilities as an exclusive service layer for multi-unit partners.

Top 10 Tackiest Father’s Day Gifts Plus Tasteful Alternatives from Real Dads

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

“Dads” may not be well known for their sense of style or grace, but they are well aware of how quickly their children can empty their wallets. As the recession lingers, “savings and value” have become a necessity that fatherly figures everywhere can identify with. As a trusted savings resource, Restaurant.com has tapped its own hard working dads to determine what gifts might be better left unopened, along with other presents deemed meaningful without requiring extra spending.

10 Easy Ways to Shape Up When Dining Out for Mother's Day

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Restaurant.com, the trusted and valued source connecting diners and restaurants nationwide, thinks that a Mother’s Day meal is the perfect time to show mom you care by dazzling her with polished tableside manners. Turning off mobile devices, respecting the wait staff, keeping language clean, leaving belches at the bar and remembering that mom is also a “Lady” were among 10 tips suggested by in-house Restaurant.com employees, who are also moms.

 

Top 10 Reasons Individuals Share $10 Gift Certificates For Free, Every Day Until Christmas

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Giving away three $10 gift certificates daily during the holidays to people any where in the country without paying a dime has been a unique and meaningful way to say, “Happy Holidays,” “Thank You,” and “We’re Thinking of You,” in difficult economic times. So says those who have participated in the Restaurant.com “Feed It Forward” giving initiative. Letters from participants from across the country with their reasons for giving through the site have arrived by the thousands. To demonstrate the importance of the gift of giving, Restaurant.com offers 10 reasons why “Feed It Forward” participants have shared their gift certificates with others.

$27 Million of Free Restaurant.com Gift Certificates Left, Still Ripe for Picking and Holiday Giving

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Restaurant.com recently launched “Feed It Forward,” an online initiative supporting the act of giving during the down economy by enabling people to give away—at no cost—$30 million of Restaurant.com gift certificates up until Christmas. Now, with 15 days left before the holiday, Restaurant.com is enabling individuals nationwide to visit www.Restaurant.com/FeedItForward to help give away the remaining $27 million in gift certificates.

 

Restaurant.com Takes Giving to Whole New Level, $30 Million in 30 Days, People 'Feed It Forward' for Free

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

Economic woes can mean a struggle for individuals, families and businesses to makes ends meet. A down economy also has the potential to deprive people of the gift of giving, a harsh reality during the time of year when giving matters most. Restaurant.com announced today an effort to support the act of giving—enabling people to pass on $1 million worth of restaurant gift certificates at no cost, every day for the next 30 days—as part of an initiative called, "Feed It Forward."

Restaurant.com 'Feed It Forward' Initiative to Defy Economic Downturn, Filling Tables at Restaurants Nationwide

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

The down economy means less dining out for many people across the country, challenging more restaurants to find new ways to attract business. Restaurant.com announced today an effort to support the act of giving and to help restaurants attract diners—sharing $10 gift certificates for free to fill as many as three million tables at restaurants nationwide—as part of an initiative called, "Feed It Forward."

Restaurant.com and ExactTarget Integration Helps Marketers Spice Up Campaigns

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Restaurant.com and ExactTarget, a leading provider of on-demand one-to-one marketing solutions, have announced today a new integration of services that provides marketers with high-value, low-cost restaurant gift certificates. Through the integration, marketers can now add restaurant gift certificates as incentives to interactive campaigns to convert browsing shoppers into buying customers.

 

Restaurant.com Helps Upromise Members Dine and Stash Savings for College

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Restaurant.com has announced that it is teaming up with Upromise, the largest private source of college funding contributions, to help families save instantly for both dining and education. Now, Upromise's nine million members can access Restaurant.com gift certificates that offer more than 60-percent savings, while earning a 15 percent reward for college.

 

New Corporate Restaurant Gift Certificate Web Site Fully Loaded with Savings

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Marketing executives feeling the pinch of a tough economy and reduced budgets need to spend their dollars wisely. That’s why Restaurant.com is encouraging them and others to pay heed to the wholesale savings now available through its new business-to-business Web site. The company today has launched http://CorporateSales.Restaurant.com where $25 gift certificates are available for $10 or less, a cost that packs 60-percent added value that’s valid at thousands of restaurants nationwide.

Restaurant.com Welcomes Ted's Montana Grill to National Gift Certificate Program

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Expanding a directory of more than 8,500 restaurants nationwide, Restaurant.com has announced the addition of Ted’s Montana Grill to its gift certificate program steering diners to go online and save for a taste of made-from-scratch comfort food served in an authentic turn-of-the-century Montana grill atmosphere.

Updated Site Shows Online 'Cents Abilities' Toward Filling Tables at Restaurants

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Restaurants could be missing out on lost revenue potential to the tune of $100,000 or more per year. A quick calculation on Partners.Restaurant.com, the recently refreshed site for restaurants joining Restaurant.com, shows that amount based upon an average party size of three, $10 tab per person and open time of six days a week. Those figures multiplied by 12 total tables left empty per day equals: opportunity.

Restaurant.com CEO Offers 10 Simple Tips for Giving Gift Certificates

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Gift certificates and gift cards can be the perfect way to make a “picky” person happy or fill the need for a last-minute gift. A little extra thought will make the experience smooth and rewarding. So says Cary Chessick, president and CEO of Restaurant.com.

Dine Like a Star No Matter Who You Are, Promotion Call for Entries at Restaurant.com

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Restaurants have been the backdrop for memorable movie moments. Consider the mermaid who made a “splash” when she ate a whole lobster, shell and all; Ferris the hooky-playing high schooler accused of acting "snooty” and “snotty” at Chez Luis; and Sally whose disruptive “moment” in the deli caused one diner to order whatever she was having. And who could forget young Ralphie and family who found Christmas fortune at the Chop Suey Palace?