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The 60-unit Mediterranean brand achieved its fifth consecutive year of same-store sales growth, driven by a 9.3 percent rise in transactions during the first quarter.
TGI Fridays launches refreshed app with online ordering and rewards.
The past couple of weeks have been big for Twin Peaks. There have been some major sporting events during that period to bring customers to the sports bar chain, including the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs, the NBA champions
Mikan bakery & more launched in Encino, bringing authentic Japanese flavors and artisan baking traditions to Los Angeles through freshly baked breads and specialty beverages.
The Greek QSR Franchise Is Growing Through Fresh Ingredients, Support and Strong Demand Little Greek Fresh Grill has grown to 50 locations with about 80% operated by franchise part
Diners seeking spicy food don’t usually head to Olive Garden.
As the summer entertaining season gets underway, Buddy’s bar-b-q is helping East Tennesseans spend less time cooking and more time celebrating with convenient Family Packs, catering options and a new Banana Pudding desse
- Executives - Marketing & Branding - Casual Dining - News BJ’s Restaurants hires Darden marketer as brand president Monika Saxena joins the casual-dining chain after eight years a
Summit Acquisitions, a firm made up of tenured operators, will oversee operations and growth strategy as the brand emerges from bankruptcy.
A group of the casual-dining chain’s franchisees will oversee the company’s operations and growth strategy as a strategic advisor to the brand’s owners—a group of Fat Brands’ now-former bondholders that…
, JEB Food Group, and Operadora 2 Montes, who have collectively built and scaled lodges across the U.S.
The Louisville development is led by an experienced operator group that brings more than 20 years of restaurant operations experience running other brands in the Louisville market, along with deep development expertise t
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a leading fast casual brand known for its authentic flavors and elevated guest experience, is accelerating its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia and Egypt.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, June 09, 2026 / 24-7PressRelease / -- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is accelerating its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia and Egypt.
The 35-unit sports bar chain has tapped former Twin Peaks executives Joe Hummel and Clay Mingus to lead its next phase of systemwide growth.
Piada Italian Street Food rolls out a new line of seasonal beverages and customization options across its nationwide footprint.
O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar launches a limited-time summer menu, featuring crowd-pleasing BBQ combo plates and seasonal cocktails.
The location marks the brand’s first in Kissimmee, top-ranked in Florida, and top-ranked system-wide, joining existing Central Florida lodges in Orlando’s International Drive, Altamonte Springs, and Lakeland.
An experienced independent restaurateur in Virginia is diversifying his portfolio by opening a Mellow Mushroom franchise to benefit from established corporate support systems.
M Crowd Restaurant Group acquires Razzoo's Cajun Cafe for $18.8 million
Harris family opens third Smokey Mo's BBQ location in Texas
Red Robin sells 30 locations in refranchising deal to Evergreen Dining LLC for $23.5 million.
DALLAS, May 27, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Chili's Grill & Bar is celebrating updates to its Baby Back Ribs with a new take on its most recognizable tune — the Baby Back Ribs jingle.
Multi-unit gastropub Stout NYC is expanding its Manhattan footprint with a new 14,000-square-foot location at the former Dos Caminos site.