Starbird Names Stefanie Lee Chief Financial Officer

Restaurant News 4/28 9:15A RestaurantNews.com

Stefanie Lee Veteran finance executive joins super-premium chicken brand as it accelerates national expansion San Francisco, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Starbird , the San Francisco-based chicken concept, has appointed Stefanie Lee as chief...

Handel’s Ice Cream Serves Up Strong First Quarter with Multi-State Expansion, 20 Franchise Signings...

Restaurant News 4/28 7:26A RestaurantNews.com

The fastest growing ice cream franchise in the nation kicks off 2026 with record-breaking franchise signings, continued franchisee investment, and multiple new openings Youngstown, OH  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Handel s Homemade Ice Cream , the...

Restaurant Franchise News from Teriyaki Madness, PJ’s Coffee, Home Frite, and More!

Restaurant News 4/28 5:17A RestaurantNews.com

In this week s restaurant franchise news , Teriyaki Madness entered the Westchester County market with a new shop in New Rochelle. PJ s Coffee celebrated its first Laredo expansion, and Home Frite launched a Halal-certified location in Clayton,...

Dog Haus and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 4/27 12:56A RestaurantNews.com

Dog Haus, Top 100 Brunch Restaurants, Off The Hook, Red Lobster, and Bad Ass Coffee lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending April 26, 2026.   1) Dog Haus Unveils Transformational Franchise Model, Redefining Ownership,...

Feed Your Inner Child: Kura Sushi USA Rolls Out a Tamagotchi Dining Experience this May

Restaurant News 4/22 3:04A RestaurantNews.com

Tamagotchi characters take over the conveyor belt with limited-time sushi plates, capsule prizes, and more Irvine, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Get ready to feed your nostalgia and turn your sushi dinner into a digital pet adventure! Kura Sushi...

Teriyaki Madness Brings Mad Vibes to First-Ever Westchester County Location

Restaurant News 4/21 2:12A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrate April 24 with $6 bowls and a grand opening weekend worth showing up hungry for New Rochelle, NY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  New Rochelle just got a little saucier and a lot more delicious. Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is officially opening its...

Teriyaki Madness Builds Momentum in 2026 With a Breakout First Quarter

Restaurant News 4/13 8:53A RestaurantNews.com

Seven new shops open, 10 franchisees signed as operator-driven growth powers 28 percent sales surge Denver, CO  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise kicked off 2026 with a 28 percent year-over-year...

Famous Dave’s Fires Up the 2026 All-Star BBQ Series with Eight-City Pitmaster Tour

Restaurant News 4/13 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Top local pitmasters will battle for glory in a high-stakes competition featuring free barbecue samples, public judging and a traveling tour bringing the heat of professional grilling to eight cities. Minnetonka, MN  ( RestaurantNews.com )  The...

Just Say “Stuff It!” – Panera Bread Launches Latest Innovation, All-New Salad Stuffers

Restaurant News 4/8 9:36A RestaurantNews.com

The Bread Bowl Meets Salad in Panera s Newest Innovative Menu Category St. Louis, MO  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Salads just got bread-er at Panera Bread . Today, the brand famous for its iconic soup bread bowl is launching its freshest menu...

Restaurant Franchise News from Huckleberry’s, Nobibi, Shipley Do-Nuts, and More!

Restaurant News 3/31 2:09A RestaurantNews.com

The latest restaurant franchise news features Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch accelerating its Texas footprint with new units in Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin, followed by Nobibi announcing an aggressive 2026 global expansion strategy including...

Hat Creek Burger Company and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 3/30 12:57A RestaurantNews.com

Hat Creek Burger Company, Bad Daddy s Burger Bar, Krispy Kreme, Papa Murphy s, and April Restaurant Deals lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending March 29, 2026.   1) The Crowd Goes Wild for Free Cheeseburgers During Sweet 16...

Houston TX Hot Chicken Brings the Heat with Third Washington Location, Now in Seattle

EatSeattle 3/29 6:20A Charles Koh

SEATTLE, WA — Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC), a rapidly expanding hot chicken concept known for its all-natural ingredients and bold flavor profiles, has officially opened its newest location in...

Delmonico’s Hospitality Group Appoints Adam Plitt as Executive Chef and Secures Midtown Location for...

Restaurant News 3/26 9:18A RestaurantNews.com

Executive Chef Adam Plitt. Photo credit: Simon Tchoukriel for Delmonico s. New York, NY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Delmonico s Hospitality Group (DHG) , a leader in New York City’s dining and hospitality scene, today announced the appointment of...

Kura Sushi USA Redefines Modern Luxury with Premium Bluefin Tuna Offerings

Restaurant News 3/26 3:05A RestaurantNews.com

The most coveted sushi fish of Japan is a standard menu item available for everyone to enjoy at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Irvine, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Bluefin tuna is revered for its unparalleled flavor, rich marbling, and luxurious...

Tattle and Red Robin Partner to Advance Guest Experience with AI-Powered Insights

Restaurant News 3/23 2:09A RestaurantNews.com

Leading CX Technology Platform and Iconic American Gourmet Burger Brand Partner to Further Elevate Bottomless Fun Promise New York, NY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Tattle , the industry-leading all-in-one, AI-driven guest feedback and CX management...