Nation's Restaurant News — page 20

The National Restaurant Association Show has named 28 products as recipients of the 2026 Food & Beverage (FABI) Awards.

Marco’s Pizza is named America’s Favorite Restaurant in the Limited-Service Pizza category, according to Nation’s Restaurant News using Technomic Ignite Consumer 2025 data.

Newk's Eatery closes out 2025 with strong momentum and surpasses its development goals.

Smoothie King expands to Utah and Minnesota with new stores.

The Melting Pot has appointed John “JC” Crawford as its first successor CEO, coinciding with the fondue chain’s 50th anniversary.

This National Coffee Day, Smoothie King is giving coffee lovers a protein-packed reason to celebrate with the launch of its brand-new "Stars for Smoothies" program.

Marco's Pizza has been recognized by QSR magazine as one of its "16 Best Franchise Deals for 2025".

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is recognized as one of the top 100 growth brands by Nation’s Restaurant News in 2025.

ALPHARETTA, GA, August 12, 2025 / 24-7PressRelease / -- Surcheros earns a spot on Nation's Restaurant News' 100 Under 100 list.

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe lands a spot on the 2025 “100 Under 100” list from Nation’s Restaurant News, recognizing its rapid growth and double-digit expansion in locations.

Cicis Pizza, the brand that pioneered the all-you-can-eat pizza buffet in 1985, is celebrating 40 incredible years of providing friends and families with its signature combination of variety, value and fun.

Biscuit Belly, a fast-casual brunch chain, saw 40% growth in 2024 with 14 locations and six more in development.

TOLEDO, Ohio, – Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, in collaboration with Mike’s Hot Honey, announces the Hot Honey Magnifico Pizza is officially joining the Marco’s menu as a permanent item beginning today at locations nationwide.

Marco’s Pizza is proud to announce its nomination in Newsweek’s prestigious Reader’s Choice Awards contest for Best Pizza Chain.

The Marco’s Pizza Foundation announces its first donation to Junior Achievement USA, contributing over $317,000 to support local JA chapters nationwide.

Smoothie King opens 13 stores and signs 20 new commitments in Q1 2025.

This spring break, Cicis Pizza is making it easier than ever for guests to dig into their favorite menu items at an incredible value.

The National Restaurant Association and industry leaders are evaluating the potential impact of new tariffs on supply chains, ingredient costs, and menu pricing for U.S. operators.

Fast-casual brand Just Salad has announced three key C-suite appointments in marketing, experience, and development as the chain nears its 100-unit milestone.

McDonald’s has reached a settlement with the American Alliance for Equal Rights regarding its Latino scholarship program following legal challenges against its diversity initiatives.

Whether gathering with friends and family, hosting a game day watch party or simply celebrating life’s everyday moments, Marco's has customers covered with the new Marco’s More Menu, featuring over 30 different items including pizza, wings, sides and desserts.

FAT Brands has officially spun off Twin Peaks into a standalone public company, marking the first restaurant industry IPO of 2025 as the brand reaches 115 locations.

McDonald’s has launched its first meal collaboration with a female athlete, featuring WNBA star Angel Reese in a limited-time promotion starting this February.

The restaurant group is leveraging significant traffic growth at Chili's to accelerate back-of-house kitchen investments and equipment upgrades.