American Food Franchise News
The latest American Food franchise news.
As tournament season approaches, Twin Peaks Restaurant is once again raising the stakes with the return of its annual Dos Million Bracket Challenge, presented by Dos Equis.
March 18th, 2026
Potbelly has signed a five-shop franchise development agreement in the Phoenix metropolitan area with Scottsdale-based entrepreneur and consulting industry CEO Andrew Walker.
March 17th, 2026
Chili's® Grill & Bar and Spire Motorsports are building on the Ride the 'Dente…Again'te campaign, turning back the clock for Alumni Weekend at Darlington Raceway.
March 17th, 2026
Wendy's® is taking its March Madness® game to the next level as the Official Dunks of the NCAA® March Madness.
March 16th, 2026
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the opening of the first Fatburger in the Jacksonville, FL area.
March 12th, 2026
Jimmy John’s® will open its doors in Corktown in Downtown Detroit on Wednesday, March 11.
March 10th, 2026
Twin Hospitality Group Inc., parent company of Twin Peaks, is kicking off 2026 with a refreshed food menu and new culinary leader.
March 10th, 2026
Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar is turning up the flavor with the launch of its limited-time Big Saucey’s Endless Sauceabilities Menu.
March 9th, 2026
Potbelly is turning up the toastiness all week long for National Meatball Day with a buy-one, get-one-free promotion for Perks members.
March 9th, 2026
Farmer Boys® has appointed seasoned restaurant marketing executive Mark Hardison as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
March 5th, 2026
Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) today announced that members of its leadership team will participate in the 2026 UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference.
March 5th, 2026
The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, is continuing to expand its Kansas footprint.
March 4th, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is bringing bold flavor to Hurricane on Wednesday, March 4, with the official opening of its newest location,
March 4th, 2026
BurgerFi is turning up the heat with a bold, indulgent Szechuan inspired limited-time menu that brings a craveable balance of spicy, tangy, and mouth-tingling flavor to every bit.
March 4th, 2026
Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2025.
February 26th, 2026
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2025.
February 26th, 2026
The Big Biscuit® is putting its guests in charge of how their breakfast begins with the launch of its new Build Your Own (BYO) Breakfast Sandwich.
February 25th, 2026
Farmer Boys® proudly announces its 2025 fundraising total of more than $170,000 to benefit its long-standing hospital partners: Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH), UMC Children’s Hospital in Southern Nevada, and Phoenix...
February 25th, 2026
Hungry Howie’s has officially opened its newest location in Sylvania located just minutes from the headquarters of national pizza brand Marco’s Pizza.
February 25th, 2026
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay signed a lease for its first Canadian restaurant at The Well in downtown Toronto.
February 24th, 2026
Chili's® Grill & Bar returns to the track March 1 in Austin, Texas, and it's bringing Ride the 'Dente™ along for more high-speed circuits with Spire Motorsports and driver Carson Hocevar.
February 24th, 2026
Papa Murphy’s Take ’n’ Bake Pizza is turning up the heat with the new Jalapeño Popper Pizza, joining its popular Papa’s Picks lineup from February 23 through March 22, 2026.
February 23rd, 2026
Potbelly will open in Midtown Charlotte on Friday, January 30.
February 19th, 2026
At Dunkin’, we’ve got a soft spot for the guests who love their iced coffee no matter what the weather’s doing.
February 19th, 2026
Potbelly announced today the opening of a new Austin-area location in Georgetown, Texas.
February 18th, 2026
Twin Peaks has rolled out new additions to its bar menu introducing fresh cocktails, shots, and expanded zero-proof options, all at a great value.
February 17th, 2026
Erbert & Gerbert's is diving into new waters with the launch of The Poseidon, a premium lobster sandwich crafted to deliver big flavor in every bite.
February 13th, 2026
Just in time for National Margarita Day on Feb. 22, Chili's® Grill & Bar is turning its wildly popular Margarita of the Month program into an official club inspired by super fans.
February 11th, 2026
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. ("Red Robin" or the "Company") today announced it will release financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2025 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
February 11th, 2026
No pizza establishment has ever earned a MICHELIN Star and Papa Johns is leading the charge to become the first.
February 11th, 2026
Newk’s Eatery is celebrating springtime by rolling out a new lineup that highlights bold flavors, seasonal ingredients and guest-favorite recipes.
February 11th, 2026
O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar is introducing its limited-time ‘Seas the Day’ menu, featuring brand-new seafood dishes alongside its popular all-day Daily Dinner Deals.
February 11th, 2026
Twin Hospitality Group Inc. today announced the grand opening of its new Fayetteville lodge, near Cross Creek Mall.
February 10th, 2026
Captain D’s is turning up the crunch this Lent with a bold new twist on its classic Butterfly Shrimp.
February 9th, 2026
Papa Johns Canada is launching Pizza My Heart, a new limited-time heart pizza available nationwide for Valentine’s Day.
February 6th, 2026
Fatburger is sizzling with the addition of a new burger to its menu line-up, the Flatburger.
February 5th, 2026
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (“Nathan’s”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (NASDAQ:NATH) today reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2025.
February 5th, 2026
February 3rd, 2026
Johnny Rockets is kicking off the new year with a limited-time shake as a nod to classic flavors and timeless taste, the Hostess® Cupcake Shake.
February 3rd, 2026
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