Top Chain Restaurants News

Cracker Barrel has named former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan its first “Chief Pancake Officer” for a campaign calling for pancake blocks to be recognized as an official football statistic. The “Make Pancake Blocks Official” campaign plays on the football term for a block that knocks a defender to the ground. Beginning September 21, […]

Melting Pot is welcoming the season with Fondue Into Fall, a new limited-time menu featuring cozy fall flavors made for sharing around the fondue pot. To complement the seasonal menu, Melting Pot is launching The Ultimate Fonduegiving Feast Giveaway, inviting guests to celebrate someone they’re thankful for with the chance to win  a VIP dinner […]

TGI Fridays, where the world goes to celebrate, is teaming up with Family Feud, one of television’s most iconic game shows, to bring America’s favorite game directly to the dining table. Through November 9, Guests at participating TGI Fridays restaurants can play the official Family Feud 50th Anniversary game while enjoying their favorite menu items, […]

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (“Firebirds”), the award-winning, polished-casual American restaurant and steakhouse, today announced it has surpassed $5 million raised for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (“ALSF”), the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the U.S. The milestone marks a significant chapter in the brand’s ongoing partnership with the nonprofit, which was originally founded by Alexandra […]

Pancake lovers have a reason to celebrate. To mark National Pancake Day, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is serving up a stack of savings with The Great American Pancake Trio for just $4.99 from Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27.   Available exclusively for dine-in and in-restaurant purchases, The Great American Pancake Trio lets guests choose […]

Pancakes are better when there’s someone across the table to share them with. This National Pancake Day, Huddle House is giving guests an extra reason to gather, dig in and make breakfast a little more special.  On Saturday, Sept. 26, guests who dine in at participating Huddle House locations can enjoy a buy one, get […]

Golden Corral, the nation’s go-to buffet for variety and value, is adding All-You-Can-Eat Wings to the buffet for a limited time, with plenty to look forward to on game days.   Guests can enjoy returning Bone-In Buffalo Wings alongside NEW Boneless Buffalo Bites, with both available as part of the All-You-Can-Eat Wings lunch and dinner […]

Today, America’s Diner opened nominations for Denny’s Heroes: A Grand Slam Thank You, a nationwide search for stories of generosity, resilience, leadership and service that have changed lives or made communities stronger.   Every town has a hero who never stops showing up. The teacher who keeps snacks in her desk because she knows which kids come to […]

Ford’s Garage – the prime burgers and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company, is looking to expand their reach into the Carolinas as part of their strategic national growth plan. The brand is actively seeking experienced franchise operators to help introduce Ford’s Garage to key markets in North and […]

The Flying Biscuit Café opens its downtown café at 327 W Summit Hill Dr SW in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, bringing the Atlanta-born breakfast and brunch brand into the city’s downtown core for the first time. The café is owned and operated by Chris Compton, who opened the brand’s first Tennessee location […]

Applebee’s is bringing back its fan-favorite National Cheeseburger Day deal, offering guests a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger served with Fries for just $8.99 on Sept. 18. Available for dine-in and To Go, the one-day offer gives guests the opportunity to enjoy a Handcrafted Burger and fries for less than $9.* Applebee’s Handcrafted Burgers feature a juicy, all-beef patty topped with lettuce, […]

Wings Etc. is adding a new sauce presentation to the menu with a Ranch Flight launching Tuesday, Sept. 15. The limited-time offer introduces two new ranch flavors — for a total of five — and a three-sauce presentation designed to encourage flavor sampling, customization and incremental sales.  With the Ranch Flight guests can choose any […]