Food
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Apr
America’s leading buffet to give away “Free Buffet for a Year”* on opening day
Manchester, NH (RestaurantNews.com) Golden Corral is b...
13
Apr
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Rises in Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers
Iconic Midwest brand is recognized for its leadership, growth and staying power
Davenport, IA (RestaurantNews.com) Happy Joe’s Pizza ...
13
Apr
Is This the Reel Life or is This Some Sashimi? Rock N Roll Sushi Opens the Show in Port St. Lucie
Original, American-style sushi restaurant continues rapid growth in Florida with another new location
Port St. Lucie, FL (RestaurantNe...
13
Apr
Hooters and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week
Hooters, Red Bicycle Coffee, National Franchise Sales, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, and Juice It Up! lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories...
13
Apr
South Block Soars to 20 Locations
The new location in Fairfax County marks fresh expansion milestone for the beloved acai brand
Springfield, VA (RestaurantNews.com) So...
13
Apr
Restaurant Marketing Ideas for May
Mother’s Day isn’t the only day in May that your restaurant can honor someone special. There’s also the International Day of Families,...
13
Apr
Huddle House Celebrates Easter with Kids Eat Free from April 18 – 20
Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Huddle House, the neighborhood gathering place that brings friends and family together over deliciou...
13
Apr
Ovation’s 2025 Spring Release Empowers Restaurants to Dig Deeper and Prove ROI With New Tools
Ovation’s Spring Release introduces Long-form Surveys, ROI tracking on calls, and new integrations to help multi-unit restaurants unloc...
13
Apr
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Quadruples Growth in Q1, Targets 45-Unit Mark for 2025
The Texas “Born and Breaded” chicken finger franchise closed the first quarter with exceptional results, opening nine restaurants and a...
13
Apr
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Welcomes Key Iowa Markets for Development
Iconic Midwest brand seeks new operators to reclaim its legacy in eastern and central Iowa
Davenport, IA (RestaurantNews.com) Happy J...
13
Apr
New Restaurant Menu Offerings from BIGGBY COFFEE, The Big Biscuit, Old Chicago, and More!
Here’s what’s On The Menu at BIGGBY COFFEE, The Big Biscuit, Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom, Juice It Up!, Rodizio Grill, Polly’s Pies, an...
13
Apr
Newk’s Eatery Opens 97th Location in Pascagoula
New location marks milestone with special giveaways and community events
Pascagoula, MS (RestaurantNews.com) Newk’s Eatery, known for...
13
Apr
Spring Just Got Sweeter: Pizza Inn Unveils Peeps Pizzert
America’s Hometown Pizza Buffet launches Easter dessert with marshmallowy goodness
Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Spring has sprung ...
13
Apr
Angry Chickz Coming in Hot with Houston Debut
Favorite Nashville hot chicken brand set to open in Webster on April 25 with exclusive giveaways, including limited edition jerseys and...
13
Apr
Golden Corral Holds 14th Annual Camp Corral Fundraising Campaign
America’s leading buffet aims to raise over $1 million to help send military kids to camp
Raleigh, NC (RestaurantNews.com) Dedicated ...
13
Apr
Cholula and Taco Cabana Ignite Taste Buds with Bold New Partnership Ahead of Cinco de Mayo
Spicy Collaboration Brings a Fiery Twist to TC’s Signature Margaritas
San Antonio, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Two legendary flavors are ...
13
Apr
Jake Paul and His Team Get Ready to Rumble with Dog Haus Expansion
Global Boxing Superstar to open several new locations by year-end, business partners join in on the action
Pasadena, CA (RestaurantNew...
13
Apr
86DeadStock is The Hospitality Marketplace for Overstock Woes
Jeremy Fitzgerald, CEO, 86DeadStock
“Our new app is even more relevant and timely with tariffs looming” Jeremy Fitzgerald CEO
Toldeo, O...
13
Apr
Escondido Lounge Opens Second Location in Cape Coral Featuring Artful Cocktails, Small Plates and a Dessert Bar Menu by Acclaimed Chef Bradley Kilgore
Cape Coral, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Cape Coral is about to get a taste of secret sophistication with the grand opening of Escondido L...
13
Apr
Benson Family Revitalizes Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in St. George, Utah
Daniel & Rebecca Benson with daughter, Rhea
Daniel & Rebecca Benson Continue Family Legacy with Restaurant Revamp
St. George, U...
13
Apr
Western Son Vodka Named Official Vodka of the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards
Texas-based vodka brand celebrates collaboration with special giveaway to experience a country music celebration 60 years in the making...
13
Apr
Pizza Hut Creates a First-Of-Its-Kind Innovation: “Pizza Caviar”
Pizza Hut Flips the Caviar Trend on its Head with a Bold New Creation – a savory Pepperoni-Flavored “Caviar” – Served in the Exclusive ...
13
Apr
Breaking the Silence: Heard Podcast Confronts Mental Health Crisis in Restaurant Kitchens
Ryan King, Heard podcast host and food journalist.
(RestaurantNews.com) The food service industry overall sees a higher-than-average s...
13
Apr
Boba Cucue Expands to Montana with First-Ever Location in Bozeman
The family-friendly, fun-for-all tea house sets sights on Bozeman with exclusive treats, vibrant vibes, and brand-new franchise partner...
13
Apr
Swing Into National Wetzel Day with Free Pretzels and a Lineup of App-Exclusive Deals
This year’s baseball-themed ‘Wetz Play Ball’ celebration brings a series of winning offers ahead of the big day
Pasadena, CA (Restaura...
13
Apr
Roosters Takes Flight: Alabama-Based Latin American Eatery Announces Franchise Opportunity
Mobile, AL (RestaurantNews.com) Listen up food lovers — Roosters, the nationally recognized restaurant known for its gourmet tacos, b...
13
Apr
30 Traditional Vietnamese Foods To Try
Take a stroll through Hanoi’s vibrant streets, and you’ll find yourself drawn to food stalls where sizzling pans and fragrant steam cap...
13
Apr
Juice It Up! Kicks off 30th Anniversary Year With Exceptional Q1 Results
Juice It Up! Celebrates Impressive Q1 Results to Begin 30th Anniversary Year
Leading Açai Bowl, Smoothie and Juice Chain Demonstrates I...
13
Apr
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Maintains Impressive Growth Trajectory Throughout Q1
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Celebrates Successful Q1 2025
Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain and National Pizza Player Builds on Strong 2024 Mo...
13
Apr
Fresh Ways to Frosty: Wendy’s Reimagines Famous Dessert with April Launch of Frosty Swirls and May Launch of Frosty Fusions
Wendy’s is offering even more ways to love Frosty with new sauces and mix-ins, including OREO cookie pieces and Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppe...
13
Apr
Off The Hook Reels In Shrimp Season with TABASCO Pepper Jelly Sauce
Quick-casual seafood restaurant partners with iconic Louisiana brand for exclusive shrimp creations, available now through June 2
Baton...
13
Apr
Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Record-Breaking $30 Million in March for Local Charities
Jersey Mike’s Founder and CEO Peter Cancro celebrates the 15th Annual Day of Giving in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.
Manasquan, NJ (Resta...
13
Apr
Hop Into Flavor with Dickey’s Easter ‘Cue Collection and BUNNYCUE Deal
Celebrate the season with 20% off festive family packs, available for a limited time
Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) This Easter, Dic...
13
Apr
The Comeback You Craved – Whataburger’s Mushroom Swiss Burger Returns!
Mushroom Lovers, This One’s for You – the Fan-Favorite Is Back for a Limited Time as Part Of Whataburger’s 75th Anniversary Celebration...
13
Apr
Grand Opening Celebration of Fresno Paris Baguette Café on April 12 as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Space
Anvar and Nikki Tulyag have recently opened their Paris Baguette café at 7945 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Fresno, CA (Restauran...
13
Apr
Chocolate Bash Welcomes New Franchisees Jahnavi Cherukumall and Tyler Ross Hundtoft to the Sacramento Market
Sacramento, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Chocolate Bash, the globally expanding dessert franchise known for its chocolate-covered crepes, ...
13
Apr
Subway’s next footlong snack is oversized nachos
The Doritos Footlong Nachos launch Thursday for a limited time. | Photo courtesy of Subway.Subway’s footlong snack platform is growing ...
13
Apr
Here we go again
The Bottom Line: A new round of tariffs sent stocks plunging on Thursday and added a massive dose of economic uncertainty to a restaura...
13
Apr
Panera’s new CEO brings support staff workers back to the office
Panera Bread has support centers in Boston and St. Louis. | Photo: ShutterstockWith a new CEO officially in place to take the wheel, Pa...
13
Apr
President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs create more potential disruption for restaurants
President Trump is imposing more import taxes, this time on a huge swath of global trading partners. | Image: Shutterstock.President Tr...
13
Apr
Chef Tue Nguyen brings Vietnamese broken rice plates from TikTok to fast casual
Broken rice plates are the menu focus at Tam Tam Rice, but appetizers and sides are also on offer. | Photo courtesy of Local Kitchens.C...
13
Apr
Two big Washington state franchisees sue Jack in the Box over termination
A franchisee in Washington state argues that Jack in the Box is trying to force the sale of its locations. | Photo: ShutterstockA pair ...
13
Apr
Texas Roadhouse is now the biggest casual-dining chain in the U.S.
Texas Roadhouse generated $5.5 billion in sales last year. | Photo courtesy of Texas RoadhouseThe U.S. casual-dining sector has a new t...
13
Apr
Just Salad wants to be what’s for dinner
The new Market Plates have 30 to 40 grams of protein and are heartier. | Photo courtesy of Just Salad.It was an April Fool’s joke, but ...
13
Apr
Growing coffee chains are taking a bite out of Starbucks
The Bottom Line: The coffee shop giant had its worst year since the Great Recession in 2024. That proved to be an opportunity for upsta...
13
Apr
Yum CEO to retire, Hooters’ bankruptcy and stuffed potatoes are hot again
Hooters of America declared bankruptcy. | Photo: ShutterstockYum Brands’ CEO David Gibbs plans to retire early next year. Gibbs has spe...
13
Apr
TGI Fridays’ CEO gets into the buffet business
The Manchester Golden Corral will be the first of more to come in New England. | Photo courtesy of Golden CorralRay Blanchette recently...
13
Apr
An Ideal Waist Size
The book Dieting Makes You Fat was published originally in the 1980s and then repeatedly republished. Since most people who lose weight...
13
Apr
Restaurant stocks hit hard as tariff-related volatility continues
Tariffs caused a second straight day of volatility on Wall Street. | Image: ShutterstockRestaurant stocks plunged along with the broade...
13
Apr
How Hooters’ founders plan to fix the brand
The founder-led Hooters stores have outperformed the rest of the chain. | Photo courtesy of Hooters Inc.They do things a bit differentl...