If you've driven by Cheddar's on University Drive recently, you may have noticed something a little different.

The Irving, Texas-based company has changed the name of the Huntsville location to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, a move that has taken place at Cheddar's restaurants across the U.S. The rebranding is inspired by the 35-year-old chain's "from-scratch" cooking concept.

Cheddar's Vice President of Culinary R&D Robert Pesch said the Huntsville location, which opened in 2009, is asking customers to submit their favorite homemade side dish recipes to celebrate the name change. The winning recipe will be featured on the Huntsville menu for six weeks.

The author of the recipe will also receive a $250 Cheddar's gift card. Entries are due by April 23 at the restaurant or by email at brandteam@cheddars.com.

The rebranded Huntsville site provides personalized recommendation cards and take-home scratch recipes from the Cheddar's team to customers.

Founded in 1979, Cheddar's has 160 company-owned and franchise locations in 29 states. The Hunsville location was the chain's first in Alabama.

Updated at 5:07 p.m. April 8 to include the local recipe contest deadline extension of April 23.