Paris Baguette Expands Their Growing Footprint with First Café Opening in Washington, DC

Restaurant News 7/22 5:51A RestaurantNews.com

Farid Shahmohammadi opens his Paris Baguette café at 4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Washington, DC  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Paris Baguette and franchise owner Farid Shahmohammadi are proud to announce the opening of the newest bakery café at 4000...

VIVA Chicken Invites the Carolinas To Celebrate Peru’s Independence Day With a One-Day Peruvian...

Restaurant News 7/22 4:26A RestaurantNews.com

Charlotte-Based Peruvian-Inspired Restaurant Honors Its Heritage with an Authentic Family Feast on Tuesday, July 28 Charlotte, NC  ( RestaurantNews.com )  For one day, VIVA Chicken , the Carolinas’ Peruvian-inspired restaurant, invites its guests...

Cheba Hut Plants Its Flag in Nebraska With First-Ever Lincoln Joint

Restaurant News 7/22 2:23A RestaurantNews.com

Counter-culture sandwich destination lands in the Telegraph District with local artwork, late-night eats and a lit new gathering spot for the city Lincoln, NE  ( RestaurantNews.com )  A fresh stop for toasted subs, cold drinks and laid-back vibes...

Detroit Wing Company Fires Up Carolina Gold Sauce Summer

Restaurant News 7/22 2:16A RestaurantNews.com

Tangy, sweet and smoky mustard-based BBQ flavor meets loaded comfort food just in time for cookouts, Labor Day and football season Detroit, MI  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Detroit Wing Company is bringing backyard barbecue flavor to the table with a...

Whataburger Serves Up a Taste of Summer with Two New Peachy Treats

Restaurant News 7/22 2:09A RestaurantNews.com

New Summer Peach Whatafresher and Peaches & Cream Shake Arrive July 21 for a Limited Time San Antonio, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  At Whataburger , summer tastes a little sweeter. Starting July 21, Guests can cool off with two limited-time treats...

Wild Bill’s Franchise Reaches 20 Operators, Expands Presence at Major Convention Centers

Restaurant News 7/21 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

The company expanded into Cleveland, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City while growing its presence at major convention centers and event venues nationwide. Allentown, PA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Wild Bill s Craft Beverage Co. , the mobile beverage...

Papa Murphy’s Turns Up the Sweet Heat with New Hulapeño Pizza

Restaurant News 7/21 2:09A RestaurantNews.com

The latest limited-time offering joins the Papa s Picks menu, combining DOLE® pineapple, jalapeños and Thai chili sauce for a bold flavor experience at an everyday value. Vancouver, WA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Papa Murphy s Take n Bake Pizza is...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Signs 24 Franchise Agreements, Reaches 50 Units Open in First Half of 2026

Restaurant News 7/21 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise awarded two dozen new deals representing a blend of both internal and external development and significantly expanded its operating footprint. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken...

Nick the Greek Opens Second Stockton Location

Restaurant News 7/21 12:16A RestaurantNews.com

Nick The Greek Opens Second Stockton Location Fast-Growing Greek Chain Continues Central Valley Expansion Following Strong Consumer Demand San Jose, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Nick the Greek , a national chain serving authentic Greek street...

Velocity | Sim Racing Lounge Hits Full Throttle with Dallas Grand Opening

Restaurant News 7/20 2:20A RestaurantNews.com

North America s largest virtual driving venue debuts with simulation racing action, exclusive giveaways and high-octane entertainment Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Velocity | Sim Racing Lounge is shifting into high gear as the immersive...

Juice It Up! Delivers Double-Digit Systemwide Sales Growth and Builds Strong Brand Momentum Through...

Restaurant News 7/20 2:14A RestaurantNews.com

Juice It Up! Maintains Strong Growth Momentum in the First Half of 2026 Leading Smoothie, Açaí Bowl and Raw Juice Chain Increases Sales 13%, Improves Guest Traffic and Accelerates Franchise Expansion Irvine, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Juice It Up!...

Restaurant Franchise Growth Slows as Emerging Brands Outpace Industry Giants

Restaurant News 7/20 2:00A RestaurantNews.com

Source: RestaurantData | Full report: Top 100 Restaurant Franchisors New RestaurantData analysis of Franchise Disclosure Documents reveals modest expansion among the industry s largest restaurant franchisors while smaller concepts continue...

Happy Joe’s and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 7/20 12:51A RestaurantNews.com

Happy Joe s Pizza & Ice Cream, Jollibee, Konala, Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America, and Olive Garden lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending July 19, 2026.   1) Happy Joe s Pizza & Ice Cream Breaks Into Texas With...

Ridge Creek Ranch Wine Bar: Twenty-Five Years in the Making

Texas Wine Lover 7/17 1:20A Ron Martin

Discover Ridge Creek Ranch Winery, a dream realized over 25 years in the making, located near Cedar Creek Lake and owned by Tony and Lisa Alexander Read More

Why More Restaurant Owners Are Buying Furniture Directly From Local Manufacturers

Restaurant News 7/16 4:22A RestaurantNews.com

Running a successful restaurant has never been more challenging. Restaurant owners and operators face rising food costs, increasing labor expenses, utility bills, rent, insurance, marketing, equipment maintenance, and countless day-to-day...