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Forget waiting for Thanksgiving — Hash Kitchen is bringing the holiday feast to brunch early. Beginning Sept. 30, the award-winning concept is serving up its limited-time Hash Holidays menu, loaded with turkey and stuffing favorites, pumpkin-packed pancakes and festive sips. The holiday spread starts with a brunch-sized take on the classic Thanksgiving plate. The Carved […]

Denny’s and its franchise owners, restaurant teams, and Guests presented more than $1.24 million to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a 30% increase over the Brand’s inaugural systemwide campaign last year. With total support now approaching $4 million since 2011, Denny’s is calling on restaurant brands across the industry to join […]

Topgolf is rolling out a refresh of its event offerings, introducing four new signature event menus, a new interactive team competition game, and a series of operational upgrades designed to give meeting and event planners more flexibility while elevating food quality and service for corporate groups, holiday parties and social gatherings. Since its inception, Topgolf […]

Rock N Roll Sushi has appointed restaurant and franchise executive Rick Gestring as its next Chief Executive Officer. Gestring will lead the 80-unit concept into its next phase of growth, with a focus on strengthening the brand, supporting franchisee success and positioning Rock N Roll Sushi for continued expansion. Gestring brings extensive restaurant and franchise […]

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with Nitant Patel, who will bring the Atlanta-born all-day breakfast and brunch brand to Richmond, Va. The agreement covers one café and marks the brand’s first location in Virginia and its first in the Richmond market. Site selection is underway; the address, opening date and hiring […]

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria announced that its frozen gluten-free Cheese, Pepperoni and Sausage pizzas have earned certification from the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), a leading third-party gluten-free certification program. The certified frozen pizzas are available for nationwide shipping through TastesofChicago.com. For years, Lou Malnati’s has offered frozen gluten-free pizzas featuring the same flaky, buttery crust, vine-ripened tomato sauce, […]

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 […]

 East Coast Wings + Grill  (“ECW+G”), a full-service restaurant franchise known for its award-winning wings and made-to-order menu,is proud to announce that franchisees, Brent and Sherry Weaver, have been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The prestigious award recognizes franchise owners who exemplify excellence in their businesses, communities, and […]

Building on the success of Daniel’s Miami, recently named the highest-ranked Florida steakhouse on the World’s Best 101 Steak Restaurants list, and Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse, which has earned Michelin Guide recognition, Gioia Hospitality Group founders Thomas Angelo and Kassidy Angelo have opened La Sponda, an elegant waterfront Italian restaurant inspired by their family’s heritage, […]

On October 6, 2026, Oak & Stone, the popular craft kitchen and self-pour tap wall restaurant concept, is set to open its newest location in The Villages’ Eastport Town Center, one of the community’s newest developments. The opening is the latest in a series of new location openings and marks Oak & Stone’s entry into […]

Chuy’s will offer dine-in food and drink specials at its restaurants nationwide on October 6 for National Taco Day. Guests who dress in a taco-inspired costume and post on social media using #ChuysTacoDay can receive a free entrée during the same visit. Guests can also add a crispy or soft ground beef taco for $1 […]

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 […]