John and Dixie Benca have enduring memories of their first date. It was at the Steak and Ale Restaurant, where they both also worked, the site of many of the couple’s family memories and special events.
Steak and Ale, the iconic polished-casual concept known for pioneering the unlimited salad bar, is marking its 60th anniversary year with a milestone expansion: its first Southern franchise location.
After a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Paul Mangiamele bet on life being left in Bennigan's and Steak and Ale. Paul Mangiamele has always understood what it feels like to get knocked down.
Legendary Restaurant Brands, the parent company of Bennigan’s, Bennigan’s On The Fly, and Steak and Ale, enters 2026 with strong momentum following a year of growth and expansion across its portfolio.
Bennigan’s President and CEO Paul Mangiamele recently announced that his new book – “Bennigan’s Return to Relevance…Bleeding Green 25/8” — will debut at the Restaurant Leadership Conference on April 21-24 in Scottsdale, Ariz. In this inspiring business page-turner, Mangiamele delves into the iconic restaurant’s renaissance and defines the scale and scope of bringing a [...]
4th annual survey for USA Today recognizes chain’s commitment to supporting military veterans DALLAS, TX (June 27, 2013) – Bennigan’s, the Legendary restaurant brand renowned for its signature Irish hospitality, is fast becoming known for another purpose: its commitment to recruiting, advancing and supporting military veterans. The fourth annual survey by the World Franchising Network for USA Today recognized Bennigan’s [...]
Bennigan’s has always been synonymous with St. Paddy’s Day, thanks to its Irish hospitality. But with its biggest holiday of the year a full six months away, the brand decided it was time to start gearing up for the big day with the next best thing: St. Practice Day. On and around Tuesday, September 17, [...]
It’s been five years since the Monte Cristo has been served in Northern Virginia. But thanks to a nationwide resurgence of the Bennigan’s restaurant chain, it’s only a matter of days before locals will once again be able to purchase the classic American sandwich. The newest Bennigan’s will officially open its doors on Monday, August [...]
New Fire-Braised™ Ribs, Big Irish Challenge highlight seasonal fare Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) It’s getting hot outside, but Bennigan’s has teamed with Hormel Foods to introduce a cool All-American Summer menu featuring several new items along with a few of the restaurant’s traditional favorites. The promotion kicked off on June 24th and runs through September [...]
Bennigan’s, the Legendary restaurant brand renowned for its signature Irish hospitality, is fast becoming known for another purpose: its commitment to recruiting, advancing, and supporting military veterans. The fourth annual survey by the World Franchising Network for USA Today recognized Bennigan’s for its multi-faceted outreach to veterans by selecting the company to its Top 50 [...]