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Ponce City Market announces NoriFish, a sushi concept offering fresh seafood sourced from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market, and Okiboru, a ramen and tsukemen spot recognized by MICHELIN as a Bib Gourmand award winner, will open in the Central Food Hall on Friday, August 28. The beloved, chef-driven concepts are both from Atlanta locals Sean Park, […]
Lloyd’s Full Service will open Wednesday, Aug. 26, in downtown Cary, bringing new life to a historic 1950s service station with a seasonal, chef-driven menu and expansive new patio. The team behind Lloyd’s is Early Bird Night Owl, which operates The Durham and The Mayton boutique hotels in Durham and Cary, respectively, as well as […]
Wings Etc. is driving value by bringing back the September Fan Challenge for a second year. The brand is awarding free appetizers to Wings Rewards members who place two orders in September and spend $20 or more for each order. The offer is timed to complement NFL and college football, school sports and all things […]
J. Alexander’s, the premier dining destination known for its wood-fired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and refined hospitality, is bringing its acclaimed menu to Peachtree City with the opening of its fourth Georgia restaurant on Monday, Aug. 31. Located at 100 Market Place Blvd., the grand opening celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. […]
Twin Peaks Restaurant has signed an area development agreement in South Texas with Peaks and Pints LLC, an affiliate of InnJoy Hospitality. The agreement expands the sports lodge concept into Cameron and Webb counties, including Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Laredo. InnJoy Hospitality is a family-owned hospitality group operating a diversified portfolio of hotels, restaurants, mixed-use…
The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with Larry and Courtney Bell, who will bring the Atlanta-born breakfast and brunch brand to Kingsport, Tenn. The agreement covers one café, and site selection is underway. The address and opening date will be announced once a lease is signed. The Bells are a father-and-daughter team, […]
Catering is a big opportunity for Denny’s. CEO Chris Bode notes that two of the company’s largest competitors generate roughly $150 million in combined annual catering sales. Denny’s earned $1.5 million last year. “It’s a huge channel that we’ve opened up for our franchisees because we see it as an opportunity for incremental revenue pretty […]
As golf’s biggest names wrap up the season chasing trophies, Chili’s Grill & Bar is celebrating the everyday golfer — the ones who love this game the most, occasionally play it the worst and have the best time doing it — with the Chili’s Golf Club. Chili’s is celebrating the everyday golfer — the ones […]
Recognized for its chef-inspired American cuisine and beverages, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern is expanding its menu at all locations starting today (August 25, 2026). This marks a major milestone for the beloved neighborhood restaurant brand, as it is the first time the menu has made significant changes since 2019. “A lot of preparation and effort went […]
East of Texas Durham has officially opened its doors at American Tobacco Campus, bringing its signature combination of Texas-style BBQ and Tex-Mex to Durham. The new location marks the brand’s second North Carolina location following its debut in Winston-Salem and introduces North Carolina’s first Tex-Mex BBQ concept to the Bull City. Located at 318 Blackwell St., Suite […]
COVID disrupted the model at 56-year-old Mediterranean concept Olga’s Kitchen. Before the pandemic, dine-in accounted for approximately 70 percent of sales. When Ryan Jones, VP of Team Schostak Family Restaurants, arrived in July 2021, the mix had essentially been flipped, with a vast majority of sales going out the door. The numbers have since settled […]
The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant and catering organization in the Greater Milwaukee region, will debut its newest concept, High Stakes by Bartolotta, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Reservations are now available for guests to experience the first taste of the sophisticated and distinctive European-inspired steakhouse – with an inaugural menu conceived by two-time James Beard Award…
Fall flavors are officially on the menu at Huddle House, with the return of three French Toast menu items to satisfy those comfort food cravings. Starting Aug. 26, guests can dig into Classic French Toast or two new seasonal flavors inspired by fall desserts. The French Toast lineup includes: Guests can enjoy the French Toast à la carte or make it a platter for an additional $4. The platter…
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is proud to announce a partnership with The Faris Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by childhood cancer. To honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of the proceeds from all kids’ meals purchased at participating U.S. Red Robin restaurants in September will be donated to […]
I grew up in a small business. My parents ran one, and I learned the business the way most independent owners do, from the inside, on my feet, watching the money and the mistakes up close. I notice something whenever the subject of chains comes up with independent owners. There seem to be two main […]
A new, high-energy dining experience is shifting into gear at ICON Park. Ford’s Garage, the nationally recognized restaurant brand inspired by the legacy of the Ford Motor Company, is set to open at the destination in winter 2026. The new Ford’s Garage ICON Park location will span approximately 7,800 square feet, featuring indoor and outdoor […]
Olive Garden is bringing back its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl nationwide from Aug. 31 through Nov. 22, with two new limited-time additions joining the promotion. The 13-week offer starts at $14.99 and includes unlimited pasta, soup or salad, and breadsticks. This year’s promotion introduces Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta as a protein topping, expanding […]
Wish You Were Here Group will officially open Élephante Dallas on September 1 at 2701 Maple Avenue in Uptown Dallas. Inspired by the spirit and cuisine of coastal southern Italy, the highly anticipated restaurant will offer a transportive dining experience centered around seasonal Italian cuisine, aperitivo culture and warm hospitality. Established in Los Angeles in 2018, Élephante was inspired by…
Hickory Tavern closed four restaurants as parent company Artistry Restaurants concentrates resources on locations it believes have stronger long-term prospects. The closures include Hickory Tavern restaurants in Mooresville, Huntersville, and Providence Road in North Carolina, along with Columbia-Vista in South Carolina. Artistry said proximity to other Hickory Tavern restaurants played a role in…
The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement to bring the Atlanta-born all-day breakfast and brunch brand to Katy, Texas, with longtime guests Mario and Ifeoma Harper signing a single-unit franchise agreement to open the brand’s first café in Katy. The agreement adds to Flying Biscuit’s established Houston-area footprint, where the brand already operates […]
Condado Tacos is mixing peach, chamoy and barbecue into its latest limited-time menu, alongside an expansion of its Happy Hour food offerings. Beginning August 25, the taco chain will roll out the seasonal lineup across all locations, led by the Peach Chamoy Marg. The $10 cocktail combines Espolòn Reposado, Grand Marnier, peach, Tajín chamoy and […]
With the kickoff of college football August 29 and the NFL season beginning shortly thereafter, Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is bringing back buy-one-get-one-free orders of wings as well as specials on schooners Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Saturday, Aug. 29. The brand debuted the promotion in June for the FIFA World Cup; Wings Etc. leadership […]
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment announced a series of executive leadership appointments and promotions designed to strengthen the company’s capabilities across operations, marketing, strategy, finance, revenue management, technology, and governance. In addition to the recent announcement of the appointment of Darin Harper as Chief Executive Officer, the Company is pleased to announce additional…
Deliverect, a global restaurant technology company, and Bounteous, an AI services firm, announced today a strategic partnership to integrate their platforms and help restaurant and convenience brands deliver scalable, first-party digital ordering experiences. Together, the companies enable brands to deliver personalized digital experiences while streamlining operations across carryout, delivery,…
Delaware North, one of the largest and most diversified hospitality and food service companies in the world, has partnered with TipHaus to streamline and automate tip management across its portfolio of venues. For an operator of Delaware North’s scale and diversity, spanning stadiums, arenas, resorts, destination restaurants, and entertainment venues, tip management has traditionally meant […]
