Red Bicycle Coffee Co. Named One of Homebase’s 2026 Best Places to Work

Restaurant News 5/26 2:29A RestaurantNews.com

Nashville, TN  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Homebase Top Local Workplace Awards recently recognized thousands of standout small businesses across the country for building exceptional workplace cultures – and among them was Red Bicycle Coffee Co. ,...

June Restaurant Deals for Graduation Season, Steakhouse Month, World Cup, and More!

Restaurant News 5/26 2:13A RestaurantNews.com

June Restaurant Deals are heating up with a full calendar of flavor-focused celebrations and high-energy sports gatherings, from graduation gift card incentives to major watch parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . The month includes a variety of...

Restaurant Franchise News from Billy’s Downtown Diner, Snooze Eatery, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, and More!

Restaurant News 5/26 2:05A RestaurantNews.com

The latest restaurant franchise news highlights Billy s Downtown Diner accelerating its regional growth strategy by signing a substantial ten-store development agreement in the Midwest. Meanwhile, Snooze Eatery strengthens its Texas presence by...

Restaurant Menu News from Whataburger, East Coast Wings + Grill, Polly’s Pies, and More!

Restaurant News 5/26 1:57A RestaurantNews.com

In this week s restaurant menu news , Whataburger brings the heat with its new limited-time Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick n Sandwich and bite-sized tenders, while East Coast Wings + Grill kicks off summer with guest-voted sauces and a tropical menu...

Barrels & Bites 2026 Invites Wine Lovers to Explore the Texas Hill Country One Sip at a Time

Texas Wine Lover 5/26 12:07A Jeff Cope

Texas Hill Country Wineries is once again bringing wine lovers together for one of the most anticipated tasting events of the summer with the return of Barrels & Bites, happening June 12-14, 2026, across the Texas Hill Country. This immersive,...

Western Retail Advisors Completes Fourth Arizona Lease for Top Fuel Espresso

Restaurant News 5/25 2:00A RestaurantNews.com

Coffee franchise opens Mesa, Arizona drive-through as part of steady market expansion Mesa, AZ  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors (WRA) has completed its fourth lease for Top Fuel Espresso ,...

Carl’s Jr. and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 5/25 12:51A RestaurantNews.com

National Franchise Sales, Carl s Jr., Billy s Downtown Diner, Nick the Greek, Paris Baguette, and Friendly s lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending May 24, 2026.   1) National Franchise Sales Engaged to Sell Approx. 50 Carl...

Paris Baguette Celebrates Major U.S. Milestone with 300th Café Opening at Philadelphia International...

Restaurant News 5/23 7:39A RestaurantNews.com

In addition to the 300-café milestone, the PHL café also represents Paris Baguette s first-ever U.S. airport café and another key step on their path to 1,000 U.S. cafés by 2030. Philadelphia, PA  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Paris Baguette is...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Mount Pleasant on May 26th

Restaurant News 5/23 6:51A RestaurantNews.com

Taylor Thomas opens Layne s Chicken Fingers in Mount Pleasant as part of the brand’s continued expansion in Texas. Mount Pleasant, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken Fingers , the fast-growing, 45+ location chicken finger franchise known...

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Opens New Location in Murrieta, CA with Grand Opening Luau

Restaurant News 5/21 8:05P RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) WHO: Ono Hawaiian BBQ is bringing its island-inspired flavors to Murrieta with the opening of a new restaurant location. WHAT: The family-owned fast-casual brand expands its Southern California presence with a new Murrieta...

National Franchise Sales Engaged to Sell Approx. 50 Carl’s Jr. Restaurants Through Chapter 11...

Restaurant News 5/21 12:33A RestaurantNews.com

Newport Beach, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  National Franchise Sales (NFS) has been engaged to manage the marketing and sale process for approximately 50 Carl’s Jr. restaurant locations operated by Sun Gir Incorporated and affiliated entities as...

First Kentucky Paris Baguette to Open in Louisville With Focus on Community and Culinary Mentorship

Restaurant News 5/21 12:24A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees Arif Nazir, Ayesha Nazir, Mahwish Ijaz, and Nawaz Ahmed are opening their French-inspired bakery café at 4957 Brownsboro Rd. on May 20, 2026. Louisville, KY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Paris Baguette , the bakery café concept with over...

Wings and Rings Dives into Summer with New Loaded Mac Bowls and Dragon Fruit Sips

Restaurant News 5/21 12:15A RestaurantNews.com

The limited-time summer menu, available through August 8, features two craveable Mac Bowls, refreshing cocktails and mocktails built for bold seasonal flavor. Cincinnati, OH  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Wings and Rings , the club-level sports...

Wendy’s Appoints Robert D. “Bob” Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer

Restaurant News 5/20 9:17A RestaurantNews.com

Bob Wright Dublin, OH  ( RestaurantNews.com )  The Wendy s Company (Nasdaq: WEN) ( Wendy s or the Company ) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert D. Bob Wright as Wendy s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective...

Friendly’s Serves Up a Star-Spangled Summer With Lobster Favorites, Dirty Sodas and Sweet Deals

Restaurant News 5/20 8:15A RestaurantNews.com

America s iconic family brand dishes out sunny season comfort, frosty favorites and plenty of reasons to treat yourself beginning May 20 Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com ) Friendly s is soaking up the summertime with a red, white and blue...