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The Flying Biscuit Café Opens in Knoxville, Tennessee

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 […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Deal in South Nashville

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with Shreya Patel, who will bring the Atlanta-born breakfast and brunch brand to South Nashville. The agreement covers one café in the South Nashville Proper trade area, and site selection is underway. The address and opening date will be announced once a lease is signed. Patel […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Inks Franchise Deal in McDonough, Georgia

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with franchisee Keisha Carter to bring the Atlanta-born all-day breakfast and brunch brand to McDonough, Ga., and the surrounding Henry County market. The site and opening date will be announced separately. Henry County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia. Its population rose from 203,922 […]

Hudson House to Open in Southlake, Texas

Vandelay Companies continues its growth across Texas and beyond with the opening of its Hudson House Southlake location, bringing the group’s East Coast–inspired neighborhood restaurant to Southlake on Monday, September 14. Located at 1131 E. Southlake Blvd., the new approximately 5,000-square-foot restaurant represents another step in the continued expansion of one of Vandelay Companies’ most established concepts. Since opening the […]

Topgolf Names Family Entertainment Group New Arcade Partner

Sports entertainment leader, Topgolf announced today a new partnership with Family Entertainment Group (FEG), naming the seasoned entertainment operator as its newest arcade partner across nearly 100 Topgolf venues throughout the United States. The phased rollout, which began in June and will continue through December 2026, will expand Topgolf’s all-day entertainment offerings with custom-designed arcade and game-room […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Lease in Raleigh, North Carolina

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for a new café at 6609 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615, bringing the Atlanta-born breakfast and lunch brand to North Raleigh. The café will be owned and operated by franchise partner Tahir Rafiq, who currently operates three Flying Biscuit cafés across the Triangle — in […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Lease in Magnolia, Texas

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for its first café in Magnolia, Texas, at 5667 FM 1488, Suite D, Magnolia, TX 77354. Franchise partners Mitchell and Heather Wagner will own and operate the restaurant, which is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. The site sits on FM 1488, Magnolia’s main […]

Goop Kitchen to Open First Sit-Down Restaurant

Goop kitchen is bringing its clean, made-to-order meals to San Diego with the opening of its first-ever sit-down restaurant at One Paseo in Del Mar. The 92-seat flagship gives guests a new way to experience the brand, marking its first dedicated dine-in location.  “San Diego has always felt like a natural fit for goop kitchen,” […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Agreement in Kingsport, Tennessee

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with Larry and Courtney Bell, who will bring the Atlanta-born breakfast and brunch brand to Kingsport, Tenn. The agreement covers one café, and site selection is underway. The address and opening date will be announced once a lease is signed.  The Bells are a father-and-daughter team, […]

Bartolotta Restaurants to Open European-Inspired Steakhouse in Milwaukee

The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant and catering organization in the Greater Milwaukee region, will debut its newest concept, High Stakes by Bartolotta, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Reservations are now available for guests to experience the first taste of the sophisticated and distinctive European-inspired steakhouse – with an inaugural menu conceived by two-time James Beard Award […]

Ford’s Garage to Open at Orlando’s ICON Park

A new, high-energy dining experience is shifting into gear at ICON Park. Ford’s Garage, the nationally recognized restaurant brand inspired by the legacy of the Ford Motor Company, is set to open at the destination in winter 2026. The new Ford’s Garage ICON Park location will span approximately 7,800 square feet, featuring indoor and outdoor […]

New Italian Concept  Élephante to Open in Dallas

Wish You Were Here Group will officially open Élephante Dallas on September 1 at 2701 Maple Avenue in Uptown Dallas. Inspired by the spirit and cuisine of coastal southern Italy, the highly anticipated restaurant will offer a transportive dining experience centered around seasonal Italian cuisine, aperitivo culture and warm hospitality. Established in Los Angeles in 2018, Élephante was inspired by […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Inks Franchise Deal in Katy, Texas

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement to bring the Atlanta-born all-day breakfast and brunch brand to Katy, Texas, with longtime guests Mario and Ifeoma Harper signing a single-unit franchise agreement to open the brand’s first café in Katy. The agreement adds to Flying Biscuit’s established Houston-area footprint, where the brand already operates […]

Condado Tacos Goes All-In on Peach and Chamoy for New Menu

Condado Tacos is mixing peach, chamoy and barbecue into its latest limited-time menu, alongside an expansion of its Happy Hour food offerings. Beginning August 25, the taco chain will roll out the seasonal lineup across all locations, led by the Peach Chamoy Marg. The $10 cocktail combines Espolòn Reposado, Grand Marnier, peach, Tajín chamoy and […]

Kyuramen Debuts Gaming-Inspired Menu and Collectibles

KYURAMEN, one of the nation’s fastest-growing ramen restaurant brands, announces its first-ever gaming partnership with Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), the urban fantasy action RPG developed by HoYoverse. Available from August 14 through October 15, the collaboration invites fans to experience the world of ZZZ through an exclusive themed dining experience featuring a special combo meal, collectible merchandise and in-game […]

Another Broken Egg Launches New Refranchising Program

Another Broken Egg Cafe, the daytime dining brand known for its bold Southern flavors, brunch experience and “craveable” dishes, today announced the launch of a new refranchising program designed to drive additional growth across the system. Qualified franchisees can now acquire existing corporate-owned cafes while committing to build new locations. The refranchising opportunity is available in […]

Modern Indian Restaurant Pataaka to Open August 22 in Atlanta

From Atlanta-based Chef Anish Nair, Pataaka is a modern, small-plates-style Indian restaurant set to open in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, August 22. The restaurant will debut lunch and dinner menus with dishes drawing inspiration from regional Indian recipes across the country and Chef Anish’s global culinary background. The first-floor space will be at the base […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Lease for First Location in Abilene, Texas

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for its first café in Abilene, Texas, at 2467 N Judge Ely Blvd., bringing the Atlanta-born all-day breakfast and brunch brand to West Texas for the first time. The café will be the brand’s first in Texas outside the greater Houston area. The café will occupy space […]

New Mexican Restaurant El Punto Coming to San Diego’s Liberty Station

The group behind San Diego’s City Tacos chain is slated to open full-service restaurant El Punto in October at Liberty Station, the former site of historic Naval Training Center, San Diego. Group founder Gerry Torres made the announcement. The family-friendly and dog-friendly concept in the Point Loma neighborhood just west of San Diego International Airport will feature entrées and shareables […]