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Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are igniting taste buds with the unveiling of their All-American Buffet.
Ruby Tuesday launches 14 new menu items, including bigger plates and protein-packed bowls.
The massive Hawaiian restaurant chain will give away free SPAM Musubi at participating units to celebrate the sixth annual event on August 8.
Buffalo’s Cafe is featuring a seasonal lineup designed for summer snacking, group gatherings and bold flavors.
Sweetgreen’s same-store sales fell nearly 13% in the first quarter .
Red Lobster creditors sue Thai Union over Endless Shrimp losses
Melting Pot franchise leads in experiential dining with 5 decades of success
DALLAS, July 1, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- This month, Chili's Grill & Bar offers the Bombshell Margarita of the Month, available nationwide through July 31 for $6.
Red Lobster sues Thai Union over 2024 shrimp promotion losses
Angry Crab Shack has hired Ginni Naegle as its new director of franchise operations, bringing over 30 years of experience in restaurant and franchise operations.
Southern California fast-casual chain Stonefire Grill has expanded its seasonal menu with a new Mediterranean salad and a customizable summer meal package.
What : Twin Peaks will officially open its new Kissimmee sports lodge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 29.
A lawsuit filed by creditors alleges Thai Union Group utilized the Endless Shrimp promotion to benefit its own seafood supply business at the expense of the restaurant chain.
Darden's smaller brands drive growth, with LongHorn leading the way.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to open a new sports pub franchise in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, led by local restaurant owner Mitul Patel.
Darden Restaurants reported record-breaking quarterly sales for LongHorn Steakhouse, driven by a 9.5% increase in same-store sales and high demand for seasonal menu items.
Darden Restaurants reported that LongHorn Steakhouse surpassed $1 billion in quarterly sales for the first time, supported by a 9.5% increase in same-store sales and footprint expansion.
Angry Crab Shack appoints Ginni Naegle as Director of Franchise Operations.
The Dine Brands restaurant chain is reintroducing its $1 margarita promotion for July to drive traffic among value-conscious consumers.
The casual-dining chain has launched a new mobile app integrated with its loyalty program as part of a strategic turnaround plan following its bankruptcy filing.