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Atomic Wings continued its national expansion in the third quarter, opening eight new restaurants across five states.
September 30th, 2026 | TRENDING
For more than 50 years, Chili's® Grill & Bar has been the mainstay for first dates, post-game dinners, birthday celebrations and parking lot hangs.
September 29th, 2026
Auntie Anne's and Activate Games are teaming up to kick off National Pretzel Month as Activate celebrates the grand opening of its first Nevada location at Las Vegas Town Square on Saturday, Oct. 3.
September 29th, 2026
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Eddy Goldberg
August 25th, 2025
Hungry Howie’s is bringing back its pink pizza boxes for the 17th year in a row.
September 28th, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is making its Suffolk debut with delicious wings and a high-energy grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 3.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
Potbelly announced today that the International Franchise Association (IFA) named franchisee Jignesh Patel a 2026 Franchisee of the Year.
September 24th, 2026
Why settle for one favorite topping when you can have seven?
September 23rd, 2026
TGI Fridays™ today announced a landmark development agreement with Meerab Hospitality, marking an exciting chapter for the brand in Pakistan and further accelerating its growth across South Asia.
September 23rd, 2026
September 18th, 2026
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) will host its 2026 Investor Day at its headquarters in Dallas, Texas today beginning at 8:30 a.m. CT.
September 17th, 2026
Culver's will break ground Sept. 30 on a new restaurant on Parmenter Street that will replace the current Middleton location, which has served guests since 1992.
September 16th, 2026
Loyalty comes with an extra serving of thanks at Potbelly this fall.
September 16th, 2026
The Big Biscuit® today announced that Steve Zahn, the brand’s first franchisee, has signed a new franchise agreement to continue expanding The Big Biscuit’s footprint across Oklahoma.
September 16th, 2026
The wait for wings is getting a lot shorter in Glen Allen.
September 15th, 2026
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Rebecca Viani
April 11th, 2025
BurgerFi is giving guests a reason to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day on Friday, September 18 with a Buy One BurgerFi Double Cheeseburger, Get a Second for $1 deal.
September 15th, 2026
Hungry Howie's is giving pizza fans a new reason to fight over the corner slice: the All Corners Pizza.
September 11th, 2026
Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) today announced that members of its leadership team will participate in the 2026 Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference.
September 10th, 2026
Rusty Taco is taking its made-to-order street-style tacos beyond the traditional restaurant footprint
September 9th, 2026
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Joe Lewis
February 13th, 2025
Dunkin’® Reunites Baby Spice and Ginger Spice to Reveal Pumpkin Spice, the Long-Lost Sixth Member
This fall, Dunkin’ is showing the world how it does pumpkin with a little help from two pop icons and one very seasonal surprise.
September 9th, 2026
Twin Peaks Restaurant is introducing one of its most significant menu updates in recent years, with more ways to share and customize, greater value at lunch, and new reasons to explore the brand’s food beyond game day.
September 9th, 2026
September 8th, 2026
Over the past 24 years, Chili's® Grill & Bar guests and Team Members across the country have embraced Chili's decades-long commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.
September 8th, 2026
September 8th, 2026
TGI Fridays™ today announced the signing of a landmark development agreement with Devolli Group marking the brand's first-ever expansion into Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia.
September 8th, 2026
Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) is expanding its UK footprint with its second London-area restaurant, located in the Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury, near Russell Square.
September 4th, 2026
Potbelly announced today the opening of a new shop in the DFW market.
September 3rd, 2026
Firehouse Subs has officially opened its 200th restaurant in Canada.
September 3rd, 2026
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. today announced that it has completed the substantial majority of the closings under the refranchising transactions previously announced on May 28 and June 15, 2026.
September 2nd, 2026
Cartwheel today announced that Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the originator of Flavored Crust® pizza, is adopting Cartwheel's Hybrid Delivery technology
September 2nd, 2026
Potbelly Introduces Classic English Toffee Flavor to Its Hand-Dipped Shake Lineup for a Limited Time
Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is dipping into the rich, buttery flavor of a classic confection with the introduction of its new English Toffee Shake.
September 1st, 2026
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) will host an investor day on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at its headquarters in Dallas, TX.
September 1st, 2026
For pepperoni lovers who never want to settle, Papa Johns believes more should never mean sacrificing what matters most.
August 31st, 2026
Johnny Rockets, owned by FAT Brands, announces the opening of its newest restaurant at Sira Village Grand Outlet in Bali.
August 31st, 2026
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Eddy Goldberg
March 11th, 2024
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is expanding its presence in Utah thanks to established franchisees Art and Nick Depole.
August 26th, 2026

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