From the CEO: bd's Mongolian Grill Operator of the Year
Dec 15, 2011
Fans of bd's Mongolian Grill in downtown Naperville have made the restaurant one of the top performers in the company's chain of 33 restaurants. And for the second time in three years, a former Naperville resident who oversees the operation has been given the Company Operator of the Year award.
Chris Neal, 36, was recognized last month at the company's...
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bd's Mongolian Grill names new pres
Dec 7, 2011
Joe Phraner will take over for Rodger Head as president and also serve as COOJoe Phraner has been named president and chief operating officer of bd's Mongolian Grill, effective in January, the company said Wednesday.Phraner succeeds Rodger Head, who served as chief executive and president of the casual-dining chain. The company said Head is exiting...
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Athletes Support Kids Organization
Nov 23, 2011
ROYAL OAK - More than 600 people attended a Nov. 12 fundraiser, Give Kids a Hand, hosted by bd's Mongolian Grill's Team Mongo, a group of Detroit-area multi-sport athletes. The event raised more than $53,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County and promoted a healthy and active lifestyle for young people. Participants enjoyed bowling,...
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bd's Mongolian Grill's Team Mongo Triathletes Ride to Raise Funds to 'Give Kids a Hand'
Nov 23, 2011
Fundraising
Event to Benefit The Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County
ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Team Mongo, a group of
elite Detroit area multi-sport athletes sponsored by bd's Mongolian Grill, aims
to raise $50,000 for the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of South Oakland County at
this year's 'Give Kids a Hand' fundraiser.'Give
Kids...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Makes Memorable Meals
Nov 16, 2011
If you are looking for a place with great food mixed with a
cultural twist, then bd's Mongolian Grill in Peninsula Town Center is the place
to be. bd's Mongolian Grill is a stir-fry buffet where customers "go mongo," create their own dinners and are entertained as they watcher their food sizzle
to perfection on the grill.
The restaurant is big...
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Darryl and Karen Thomas Earn Franchise Group of the Year
Nov 14, 2011
RICCARDO CIABATTI is the new executive chef at The Red Rose Dining Room at The Red Room Inn and Suites in Plant City. He previously was the head chef at Donatello's in Tampa.WALDO WRIGHT'S FLYING SERVICE, a service out of Fantasy of Flight in Auburndale offering bi-plane rides in open-cockpit, vintage aircraft, just launched a website designed by ePolk....
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bd's Mongolian Grill signs on for more Louisville, Ky., locations
Nov 8, 2011
bd's Mongolian Grill has announced the signing of a multi-unit development agreement with bd's Mongo KY LLC. The Louisville, Ky.-based development group, bd's Mongo KY LLC, owns and operates one bd's Mongolian Grill in the city. This agreement gives them the opportunity to open two more."We are thrilled to expand the brand throughout Louisville with...
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Detroit Offers 2 Five Course Meals for $30
Nov 2, 2011
You Cannot Beat These Deals!For a limited time 2 people can dine for $30Enjoy 2 five course meals including:SoupSaladAn appeteaser to share (either Potstickers or Egg Rolls)Stir-fryMini dessertTry Lunch Starting at $6.99One bowl of stir-fry just $6.99 with the purchase of a drink. These deals won't last forever so hurry in!LIMITED TIME OFFER. DINE IN...
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Festive Cocktails
Oct 31, 2011
Tips for mixing the best holiday cocktails in your restaurant."I'll have what she's having" is a phrase that will always be linked with the 1989 movie "When Harry Met Sally." But if a restaurant can induce a similar request-to have what she's having-it's doing something right.Click here to see the rest of the article: http://www.rmgtmagazine.com/food-beverage/festive-cocktails
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A Very Special Surprise Reunion at bd's in Grand Rapids
Oct 31, 2011
A very special surprise 'Welcome Home' at our Grand Rapids, MI location!This Mongo Magic Moment is brought to You by the Team in Grand Rapids Michigan...Thank you so much for your support in a surprise of a lifetime.Hello my name is Jena... I wanted to take a minute and thank bd's in Grand Rapids for helping with the surprise of a lifetime... My brother...
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Mongo Kids Eat for Three
Oct 29, 2011
Columbus' bd's Mongolian Grill is making dining out more affordable for families by offering a discount on kids' meals on Mondays and Tuesdays. For a limited time, kids 11 and under will eat for $3 when an adult meal is purchased (two kids meals per adult meal purchased). For a little fun for the kids, bd's provides fun, tin foil hats for children...
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Denver's bd's Mongolian Grill Launches Lunch/Dinner Deals
Oct 26, 2011
bd's Mongolian Grill creates a fun meal experience where diners create their own "feast" from a choice of meats, seafood, fresh veggies and sauces, freshly cooked Mongolian-style on a large, flat top grill. The Denver restaurant is introducing two new specials for lunch and dinner. At lunch, customers can craft their favorite Create Your Own Stir-Fry...
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Ashley Ortega Cooks Mongolicious Burgers!
Oct 19, 2011
Ashley Ortega from our bd's in Glendale creates some delicious Mongo Burgers on Fox 6 news!
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Jon Demott of Lakeland, FL Receives Franchise Operator of the Year Award
Oct 18, 2011
People & ChangesPublished: Monday, October 17, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.Last Modified: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 3:45 a.m.THE LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE received awards at the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Annual Conference in Destin for Outstanding Magazine and Outstanding Website.SEMCO CONSTRUCTION INC. of Bartow was awarded...
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bd's Mongolian Grill announces Tampa franchise growth plan
Sep 28, 2011
Burnsville, MN - bd's Mongolian Grill, the famous create your own stir fry restaurant where guests "rule the experience," has announced plans to develop new locations across the United States. Calling for several new locations throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast during the coming years, the strategic franchising plan aims to attract experienced...
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bd's Mongolian Grill kicks off its "Tailgate Party" promotion
Sep 22, 2011
TGIFS. Thank God It's Football Season. To celebrate, bd's Mongolian Grill is bringing the game-day spirit to diners with an appetizing tailgate party unlike any other. Through October 31st, 2011, bd's is providing fans with new and exciting menu additions, including innovative twists on some tailgate party classics including burgers, brats, and drink...
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Lexington celebrates bd's Tailgate Party
Sep 16, 2011
Bd's Mongolian Grill, 2309 Sir Barton Way, is adding tailgate fare to its lineup for a limited time. Through Oct. 30, bd's will offer create-your-own Mongo burgers (Angus, turkey, veggie, salmon) and brats. Bd's also will have 50-cent wing "appeteasers" and frontier chicken chili. Call (859) 264-0686 or go to Gomongo.com.
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Burgers, brats and Mongolian Grill?
Sep 9, 2011
To celebrate football season, bd's Mongolian Grill is providing diners with tailgating fare, including burgers, brats and beer."Football season is all about family, friends and fun," said Denise
Head, vice president of marketing at bd's Mongolian Grill. "Adding
burgers and brats to our menu creates the ideal tailgate party
experience and is exactly...
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Restaurants kick off football season
Sep 9, 2011
"... Even chains not typically associated with a sports atmosphere are tackling promotions for football fans, including bd’s Mongolian Grill and Straw Hat Pizza.Burnsville, Minn. - based bd's is promoting bd's Tailgate Party through Oct. 30 by adding four new Create Your Own Mongo Burger choices - Angus, turkey, veggie or salmon - as well as...
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Chris Neal from bd's Glendale on WITI-TV (Fox Milwaukee)
Aug 24, 2011
Chris Neal from bd's Mongolian Grill in Glendale, WI cooks up some Mongolicious Beef and much more with Kim Murphy!
Stir-fry chains eye growth in Southeast
Aug 22, 2011
Region is rich with target customers for bd's Mongolian Grill, Stir Crazy, Flat Top Stir Fry Grill
Growing create-your-own stir-fry brands are setting their sights on new markets around the country, particularly the Southeast.
Midwestern stir-fry concepts, like bd's Mongolian Grill, and Stir Crazy
and Flat Top Stir Fry Grill from Chicago-based Flat...
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bd's Mongolian Grill signs multi-unit deal for Pennsylvania
Aug 15, 2011
bd's Mongolian Grill has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Steel City Mongolian Grill to franchise bd's restaurants and continue to expand the brand in Western Pennsylvania.Steel City Mongolian Grill, an eight-person team comprised of seven business professionals and a 35-year restaurant industry veteran, plans to open five bd's Mongolian...
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Bolingbrook's bd's Mongolian Grill offers new low price for lunch
Jul 22, 2011
During the summer, the kids and I eat out often. It's part of the fun, on-the-go part of the summer. I don't like spending lots of money, but I want my kids to eat more than fast food. That's why I'm so excited about bd's Mongolian Grill's rollback pricing for lunch. On July 11, 2011, bd's Mongolian Grill has lowered its prices for its All You Can Eat...
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Bruce Stroven from bd's Grand Rapids Introduces New Summer Flavors
Jun 29, 2011
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Restaurants: 'There's an app for that'
Jun 15, 2011
By Mark BrandauCounting on the calorie counterFor Burnsville, Minn.-based bd's Mongolian Grill, a 35-unit stir fry chain, the most important aspect of its GoMongo iPhone app is one of the chain's website's biggest differentiators, the Create-A-Bowl option. Users can pick which stir fry ingredients they'd like to see in their bowl the next time...
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bd's Mongolian Grill's iPhone App puts guests in control of meals
Jun 14, 2011
bd's Mongolian Grill, a concept that allows guests to create their
own stir-fry meals, is now bringing that experience to the iPhone,
iTouch or iPad with the "GoMongo" app.
The app's Create-A-Bowl option allows customers to create their meals
before arriving to the restaurant and includes nutritional information.
The app also enables...
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Crowds flock to bd's in Hamburg for its lively atmosphere - and cheap beer
Jun 13, 2011
Soon to turn 5 years old, bd's Mongolian Grill at Hamburg has
distinguished itself in its nationwide chain - rising to eighth in sales - by being what its management calls a "destination place."The
restaurant offers a bar with specialty drinks and $2 beers, kids'
nights, live music on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays...
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The Dude Foods guide to bd's Mongolian Grill
May 26, 2011
Aside from Chinese buffets and fast food restaurants one of my favorite places to eat lunch during my workday is at bd's Mongolian Grill.
If you've never been to a Mongolian barbecue I'll give you a quick
rundown of how they work. You start off with an empty bowl and then walk
around filling it with various meats and vegetables before bringing...
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Burgers in Unexpected Places
May 19, 2011
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With all the hoopla about hamburgers, one would think they were on every menu in the land.
That's an exaggeration, of course. However, the ragingly popular
All-American classic is showing up in some settings that could be termed
eyebrow raising. Recent sightings include a...
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Hampton bd's wins Best of 2011
May 1, 2011
Congratulations to our bd's team in Hampton for winning an award for Best Mongolian Barbecue! This Best of 2011 contest was run through the local Virginian-Pilot newspaper.
bd's Mongolian Grill Contracts With Hocking Media Group
Apr 30, 2011
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Hocking to plan, buy media for restaurant chain
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bd's focuses on bar, appetizers to grow sales
Apr 19, 2011
By mgise
Created 04/19/2011 - 12:26pm
Rodger
Head had what he termed an "eventful" end of 2010 as he and business
partner Clyde Culp guided their franchise business Duke and King
Acquisition Corp. into Chapter 11 bankruptcy and worked toward a sales
turnaround at bd's Mongolian Grill.
But 2011
got off to a much better start, he said....
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GM Lori Morrow from Cincinnati cooks bd's style on Fox 19
Mar 7, 2011
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Calorie Consequences
Mar 7, 2011
Survey: Menu labeling may have only a minimal effect on ordering patterns
As the Food and Drug Administration's March 23 deadline for
unveiling its menu-labeling guidelines nears, operators concerned the mandate
will negatively affect business can breathe easy. New data from the NPD Group
shows the repercussions of disclosure will...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Looks to Expand
Feb 12, 2011
bd's Mongolian Grill, a create your own stir fry restaurant, announced plans to develop new locations across the U.S. Calling for several new locations throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast during the coming years, the strategic franchising plan aims to attract experienced restaurant operators who have deep roots in their regions.The growth...
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Detroit Area bd's Locations Have Lowered Their Unlimited Lunch Pricing by $2!
Jan 24, 2011
Offer valid at the following Detroit Area bd's locations ONLY:Ann ArborAuburn HillsCantonDearbornNoviRosevilleRoyal OakSterling HeightsNot valid with any other discounts or promotions. Limited Time Offer. HURRY IN!!
Behind the Scenes with Chef Dave Plancon from bd's Mongolian Grill
Jan 18, 2011
Behind the Scenes with Chef Dave Plancon from bd's Mongolian Grillby Erica BohmIf you don't live in the MidWest, you may not know bd's Mongolian Grill. After talking to Dave Plancon, Director of R&D at this 35-location restaurant, I was wishing they had a location here in San Diego!Before we get to know Dave, let's start at the beginning. For those...
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Matt Tuminski Recognized in Kentucky's Business Awards
Dec 20, 2010
S. Jalil Razavi of Lexington, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has attained the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor designation. FIC is an educational designation that can be earned by career life insurance representatives associated with fraternal insurance societies.The Bluegrass American Diabetes Association recognized the...
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'Eat-ertainment'
Dec 10, 2010
bd's Mongolian Grill brings a diverse menu, high-energy atmosphere to the Mongolian grill restaurant concept.Jim Harris Visitors to bd's Mongolian Grill get more than just a typical dining experience. Upon entering the restaurant, diners have a choice of fresh meats and vegetables in what the casual dining chain calls its "Market Area." After gathering...
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Dave Mehl Mentioned in Business Lexington
Dec 10, 2010
NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONSAMR Management Services (AMR) has announced that Nick Ruffin, vice president of strategic partnerships, has been promoted to chief operating officer.Delta Natural Gas Company has appointed Matthew Wesolosky to the position of vice president - controller. Wesolosky has served as the company's manager - accounting and information technology...
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LivingSocial deals draw mixed merchant reactions
Dec 6, 2010
Sweet-toothed Washingtonians have no shortage of bakeries to sate their hankering for a gourmet cupcake. So Aaron Gordon, owner of Red Velvet Cupcakery and the frozen yogurt joint Tangysweet, regularly tries to sugar the deal.He routinely offers big discounts through online coupon purveyor LivingSocial -- despite losing money every...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Honors Spartan Stir Fry Franchise Group
Nov 18, 2010
Tim Hobart and the general managers from his six Ohio restaurants received the Franchise Group of the Year Award at the bd's Mongolian Grill Second Annual Workshop, held recently in Orlando, Fla.
The award recognizes Hobart's New Albany, Ohio-based Spartan Stir Fry for having the highest unit sales volume of any bd's Mongolian Grill franchise group,...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Names Denver's Matt Wrinn General Manager of the Year
Nov 10, 2010
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Prestigious Award Recognizes Excellence...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Names Spartan Stir Fry Franchise Group of the Year
Nov 10, 2010
Multi-Unit Franchise Company Honored for Outstanding Sales at Six Ohio bd's Mongolian Grill Locations; Owner Tim Hobart Recognized for Leadership in the Franchise CommunityNEW ALBANY, Ohio - Tim Hobart and the general managers from his six Ohio restaurants received the Franchise Group of the Year Award at the bd's Mongolian Grill Second Annual...
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Local Restaurant Operator Earns Top bd's Mongolian Grill Honor
Nov 10, 2010
Dave Mehl Earns Multi-Unit Operator of the Year Award
at the bd's Mongolian Grill Second Annual WorkshopLEXINGTON, Ky. -Honoring his superior leadership and success, bd's Mongolian Grill recently presented Dave Mehl the prestigious Multi-Unit Franchise Operator of the Year Award at the company's Second Annual Workshop in Orlando, Fla.
With...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Presents Prestigious Award to John Powers
Nov 10, 2010
Powers Earns Multi-Unit Company Operator of the Year Award
at the bd's Mongolian Grill Second Annual Workshop
BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Honoring his superior leadership and success, bd's Mongolian Grill recently presented John Powers, Regional Director, with the prestigious Multi-Unit Company Operator of the Year Award at the company's Second Annual...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Names Founder's Award Recipient: 'Magical' Moment for Franchisee Tim Hobart
Nov 10, 2010
Company Founder Billy Downs Expresses Company's Praise for
Top Performing Ohio-based Multi-Unit Franchisee NEW ALBANY, Ohio - A simple introduction is all it took for Tim Hobart to kick his professional career into high gear. That introduction 12 years ago to Billy Downs, founder of bd's Mongolian Grill, created a path for Hobart's success, which...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Names Lexington Location's Matt Tuminski General Manager of the Year
Nov 10, 2010
Prestigious Award Recognizes Excellence in Operations, Local Marketing
and Employee DevelopmentLEXINGTON, Ky. - bd's Mongolian Grill honored Matt Tuminski with the General Manager of the Year Award at the company's Second Annual Workshop, recently held in Orlando, Fla. Tuminski is the general manger at the Lexington, Ky. bd's Mongolian Grill location,...
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bd's Mongolian Grill in Burnsville gets a positive review
Nov 6, 2010
bd's Mongolian Grill - Burnsville, MNAtmosphere: bd's Mongolian Grill is located off Co.Rd 42 on the frontage road that runs around Burnsville Center (across from Macy's), in the location formerly occupied by Macaroni Grill. The inside of the restaurant is very large, with a giant, open dining room and another smaller dining area up front (pictured...
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bd's Mongolian Grill helps to Raise $50,000 for kids!
Sep 27, 2010
bd's Mongolian Grill helps to Raise $50,000 for kids!
Saturday, September 18, bd's Mongolian Grill in Royal Oak and it's triathlon team, TEAM MONGO, helped to raise over $50,00 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Oakland County. The event featured an on-line fundraising component coupled with a spin-a-thon at the restaurant in Royal Oak. Throughout...
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Great Recipes Win Big at bd's
Sep 17, 2010
You can download the official rules here. Stay tuned for more exciting contest and giveaways at bd's! GO MONGO!!Winning RecipesGRAND PRIZE WINNERCreated by: Elizabeth Kelly Bolingbrook IL, LocationCan I Bayou Dinner?Add 1 tong Sausage and 1 tong ShrimpAdd 1 tong Pepper, Onions, Celery anda 1/2 tong of JalapenosFill small black side cup with: 2...
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bd's Becky Moldenhauer Recognized as Top Woman in Finance
Sep 16, 2010
PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release September 16, 2010Contact: Steve Jahn, Finance & Commerce Inc.
Phone: 612.584.1537Email: steve.jahn@finance-commerce.com
2010 Top Women in Finance Named by Finance & Commerce
Finance and Commerce would like to congratulate the winners of its tenth annual Top Women in Finance awards. The award honors...
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bd's Media Report - July 2010
Jul 30, 2010
Contacts:Andrea Goodall, Risdall McKinney Public Relations, (651) 286-6726 or andrea@risdall.comDenise Head, bd's Mongolian Grill, (615) 400-1722 or denisehead@comcast.netFill your bowl with the freshest newsand behind the scenes insights - from bd's Mongolian GrillThe
bd's media report is a compilation of sales, marketing, management,
franchise...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Goes Caribbean for the Summer
Jun 3, 2010
From June 7 through July 18, bd's Mongolian Grill will offer new menu
items including drinks, desserts, and tropically influenced recipes,
and offer guests the chance to create their own signature recipe to
enter the bd's Caribbean Getaway sweepstakes. The grand prize is a six
day, five night cruise for two on Carnival Cruise Lines.
Caribbean...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Offering Caribbean-Inspired Fare during Summer Promotion
Jun 2, 2010
Burnsville, MN (June 2, 2010) -
Summertime is just around the corner, and bd's Mongolian Grill is treating guests to
the tastes of the tropics plus a chance to win a Caribbean
cruise during its Caribbean Getaway promotion. From June 7 through July 18, the
37-location create-your-own stir fry chain will offer new menu...
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bd's Ulaanbaatar and Detroit American Bar Celebrate 5 Years!
May 12, 2010
bd's Mongolian Grill is the first U.S.-based restaurant to open a
franchise in Mongolia. On May 12, 2005, the 4,800 square foot restaurant
opened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.It has been 5 years since we said "We Do It In Mongolia" and we are still going strong! GO MONGO!Check out our newest commercial below!
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bd's Mongolian Grill Invades Toledo!
Apr 7, 2010
Toledo, Ohio (April 7,2010) - bd's Mongolian Grill opened its newest and largest restaurant on Monday, April 5, in Toledo, Ohio. The interactive, create-your-own stir-fry restaurant is located on Talmadge Road in the Franklin Park Shopping Mall. At 7,800 square feet, seating for 250 guests and more than 120 new employees, this location is the largest...
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bd's Media Report
Apr 4, 2010
Contacts:Andrea Goodall, Risdall McKinney Public Relations, (651) 286-6726 or andrea@risdall.comDenise Head, bd's Mongolian Grill, (615) 400-1722 or denisehead@comcast.netFill your bowl with the freshest newsand behind the scenes insights - from bd's Mongolian GrillThe bd's media report is a compilation of sales, marketing, management, franchise development...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Jazzes Up Menu with "Bourbon Street Bash" Promotion
Feb 18, 2010
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (February 18, 2010) - bd's Mongolian Grill is treating guests to a taste of Southern hospitality by bringing the tastes of the Bayou to diners during its Bourbon Street Bash promotion. Beginning on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16, the promotion offers special menu items including new drinks, desserts, and Louisiana-influenced recipes.
"Hosting...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Responds to National Consumer Dining Trends With "Fun, Fresh Food" Promotion
Jan 11, 2010
bd's Mongolian Grill Responds to National Consumer Dining Trends With "Fun. Fresh. Food." Promotion
Promotion provides Healthy
Dining menu options to start the New Year and raises funds and awareness for American Heart Association
Editor's...
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New Ownership for Tampa Area bd's Locations
Jan 4, 2010
New Ownership for Tampa Area bd's Mongolian Grill LocationsNew franchisee brings extensive management experience and energy to heat up guest dining experience!TAMPA, Fla. - Things are heating up in Florida for bd's Mongolian Grill, thanks in large part to the restaurant chain's new Tampa-area franchisee. Darryl Thomas has purchased the Lakeland, Fla.,...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Invades Hampton, Va.!
Dec 16, 2009
bd's Mongolian Grill Invades Hampton, Va.!First Virginia location brings fun, interactive, create-your-own stir-fry restaurant to Peninsula Town CenterHAMPTON, VA. - bd's Mongolian Grill is opening its newest restaurant on Thurs., Dec. 17, in Hampton, Va., coupled with a $1,000 donation to the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula. The interactive, create-your-own...
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Local Charity Raised $6000 at Auburn Hills bd's!
Nov 9, 2009
Our fundraiser at bd's Auburn Hills on October 27th was a huge success. In only 5 hours, we attracted nearly 350 people and raised almost $6,000 for The Bottomless Toy Chest of Bloomfield Hills. The proceeds of the night will bring toys and games to local children fighting cancer. Check out the video below.
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bd's Mongolian Grill will Open in Late October
Oct 15, 2009
by John Gessner"Mongo magic" is coming to Burnsville.
bd's Mongolian Grill, which coined the phrase to describe its lively
atmosphere and fanciful approach to stir-fry, will open in late October
at 1025 W. County Road 42 West.
Located next to Burnsville Center, the building is the former home of
Romano's Macaroni Grill. The restaurant will...
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bd's Teams Up With the Leukemia Lymphoma's Woman of the Year Contestant to Raise Money
Mar 11, 2009
Cincinnati, OHLocal News Channel 12 Sports Writer, Tara Pachmayer is the Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Woman of the Year. She has vowed to raise as much money as she possibly can to fight leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers. Tara raised lots of cash and had a very successful event at the bd's Mongolian Grill in Deerfield, OH. Check out the video...
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bd's Supports Go Red for Women
Feb 5, 2009
Check out the pictures and video below from our Go Red for Women even in Roseville, Michigan .
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American Heart Association and bd's Mongolian Grill Team Up to Combat Heart Disease
Jan 27, 2009
bd's Mongolian Grill is continuing its
focus on heart health in the final four weeks of its "Fun Fit Food"
campaign, which ends Feb. 28. In partnership with the American Heart
Association, bd's is asking guests during the month of February to
register for more information on Go Red for Women Day and join the
effort to wipe out heart disease and...
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bd's Mongolian Grill lets you mix and match your meal with ease
Dec 5, 2008
Holiday errands and a deep dip in gas prices will likely have more of us on the roads this month. Hungry elves traveling near the intersection of State Roads 434 and 436 have a quick fuel option that's fast and fun.The first thing you notice when you open the bd's Mongolian Grill menu is that the center spread is devoted to beverages -- flip it over...
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Billy "BD" Downs Qualifies for Ironman World Championship!
Sep 3, 2008
Billy "BD" Downs, Founder of BD's Mongolian Grill, has qualified for the Ironman World Championship
to be held October 11th, in Kona, Hawaii. The Ironman distance is 140.6
miles including 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, and a
marathon run of 26.2 miles. BD has competed in over 30 triathlons and
four Ironman's over the past seven...
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bd's Wins Award at the "Taste of Auburn Hills"
Aug 10, 2008
The Taste of Auburn Hills announces winners This
year's Taste of Auburn Hills served up a bit more than expected. The 17
restaurants offered a variety of delicious food and beverages and there
were a large number of visitors who would not be undone by the dire
weather predictions.
The Taste began at 5 p.m. as scheduled, with food and beverages...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Acquired by New Owners with Aggressive Growth Plans
May 7, 2008
On Friday, May 2, 2008, Kinderhook Industries, LLC a private equity firm based in New York City announced it has again partnered with restaurant industry veterans Rodger Head and Clyde Culp to acquire privately owned bd's Mongolian Grill based in Ferndale, Michigan. Kinderhook and Messrs. Head and Culp also own and operate Duke and King, a 97-unit...
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Community Important Element for bd's Mongolian Grill
Mar 27, 2008
What's in a name? A lot, says Billy Downs, founder and president of bd's Mongolian Grill.
That's why the restaurant's name, which used to feature "barbeque," has changed.
While the change was made in late 2007, local bd's restaurants are
rolling out the new nameplate this year to focus the concept of the
restaurant. To complement the name-change,...
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bd's Mongolian Grill Hopes to Fill Plates Next Month
Dec 7, 2007
By Eric Bradley | ebradley@communitypress.comDEERFIELD TWP. - The Mongolian restaurant going up at the corner of Bowen Drive and Mason-Montgomery Road is aiming for a mid-January opening. The restaurant, bd's Mongolian Grill, was approved by the township earlier this year and will be located in the Shoppes of Deerfield North development. Detroit-based...
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Take Control At bd's Mongolian Grill
Dec 6, 2007
By John W. AllmanOLDSMAR - Who remembers the suicide fountain drink?
You know, the one where you moved down the line, mixing a little
blast of each delicious carbonated beverage, minus the yucky diet ones,
into a big cup.
Then you drank it.
Sometimes it tasted like day-old spit. Other times, though, that
magical mystery concoction made us...
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Party Like a Mongolian and Book Your Party TODAY!
Nov 30, 2007
Call NOW to Book Your Party!Book a Party for Any Occasion:
BirthdaysHolidaysGraduationsAnniversariesTeam DinnersOffice CelebrationsJust Because bd's is FUN!
bd's is the place for your party needs all year! Party packages include:
Create Your Own Stir-FrySoup & SaladCoffee or Hot TeaFountain BeverageFeatured DessertCall your local bd's location to...
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bd's is Honored with Mongolian Friendship Award
Nov 27, 2007
In October, 2007, Billy Downs accepted the Friendship Award from the President of Mongolia!The Friendship medal is awarded people and organizations only by decree of the Mongolian President.The aim of the medal is to honor people and organizations that contribute friendship (commonwealth) between Mongolia and other countries.Contributions can include:...
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Oldsmar Gets Shining Review!
Nov 1, 2007
By Laura Reiley, Times food criticPublished November 1, 2007OLDSMAR - After a hard day's conquest, Genghis Khan and his horde
would toss their foraged meat and veggies onto makeshift grills made by
inverting their shields over hot coals. Mongolian barbecue was born. Eight centuries later, it's getting a new life.
A Detroit company, BD's Mongolian...
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bd's Is Trans Fat Free
Jun 27, 2007
bd's Mongolian Grill Now Trans Fat Free
Strong vendor support accelerates transition
Ferndale, MI (June 27, 2007) - bd's Mongolian Grill today announced that every menu item on its menu is now trans fat free. While most of the items at bd's have always been trans fat free, the decision to make this change throughout the entire menu was made to...
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bd's Helps Raise $3700
Dec 22, 2006
The Short Version:Danelle was injured while training in Moab, Utah - the story made national headlines. Danelle faces monumental financial bills - bd's is proud to be able to help! (Please scroll down to read the whole story)How bd's Helped!bd's helped Danelle to raise money through our Guest Griller fundraising program. To find out more about bd's...
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bd's Wins National Humanitarian Award!
Sep 11, 2006
bd's mongolian barbeque
Ferndale, MI
National Cornerstone Humanitarian Winner: Billy "bd" Downs
This year's Cornerstone Humanitarian winner, Billy "bd" Downs, could have been content with expanding his popular bd's mongolian barbeque franchise into nearly 50 destinations across the United States. But Downs had a bigger vision - one that would bring...
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Detroit Free Press
Nov 22, 2004
Wearing crisp khaki pants and a maroon oxford shirt emblazoned with BD's Mongolian Barbeque's logo under his collarbone, Billy Downs stands before a group of what look like disciples -- they're all wearing similar outfits -- to talk about his most recent business trip.
". . . And no part of the goat goes unused," he explains.
Downs is the BD in...
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bd's mongolian barbeque gets back to its roots
Oct 1, 2004
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - Executives of the 24-unit BD's Mongolian Barbeque chain of Ferndale, Mich., have agreed to open a franchised branch here in Mongolia's capital, to provide an ongoing exchange of operational ideas and to benefit a local youth organization.Billy Downs, president of BD's, and three members of his management team visited Mongolia...
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