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Chuy’s to Offer Dine-In Specials for National Taco Day

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 Names Former NFL Player Taylor Lewan ‘Chief Pancake Officer’

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 Announces ‘Fondue into Fall’ Menu

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 Teams Up with ‘Family Feud’ for Restaurant Game Nights

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, […]

Shula’s Restaurant Group Announces Dave Shula as President

Shula’s Restaurant Group announces Dave Shula as President, returning the longtime company leader to the role as the restaurant group enters its next phase of growth. Shula, the eldest son of Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula, previously served as president for nearly 20 years and will lead the organization as it expands […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Franchise Agreement in Huntersville, North Carolina

Two longtime guests of The Flying Biscuit Café have signed a franchise agreement to bring the all-day breakfast brand to Huntersville, N.C., in the greater Lake Norman area north of Charlotte. David Mumby and Jimmy Mumby signed for one café, with site selection underway. An address and opening date will be announced once a lease […]

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Appoints Daniel Sosa Director of Culinary

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Sosa as director of culinary. In this elevated role, Sosa will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations while driving menu development and leading the culinary team. He will also serve as a liaison between the hotel and Hilton’s culinary innovation team. Most recently, he […]

Firebirds Raises Over $5 Million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

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 […]

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Serving Up 4.99 Deal for National Pancake Day

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 […]

Huddle House Offering BOGO Deal for National Pancake Day

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 […]

US Foods Launches Fall 2026 Scoop Lineup

US Foods Holding Corp., one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, announced the launch of Fall 2026 Scoop, a collection of 14 US Foods Exclusive Brands products inspired by the time-honored standards of Italian cooking. These new products feature authentic ingredients in labor-saving formats with flexible applications, designed to help operators bring innovative, Italian-inspired flavors to […]

Golden Corral Adds All-You-Can-Eat Wings for Limited Time

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 […]

RTI Presents Food Waste Solutions at Climate Week NYC

Restaurant Technologies (RTI), a leading provider of automated cooking oil management for commercial kitchens, will unite with environmental leaders across policy, business, hospitality, and civil society at Climate Week NYC 2026 to discuss the role of commercial kitchens in waste reduction and providing solutions to the climate crisis. RTI will join Food Tank’s Solving Food […]

The World Food Championships Announces Partnership with Sysco

The World Food Championships announced a new partnership with Sysco, the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. Sysco will join WFC2026 as an Official Platform Partner, bringing together its extensive foodservice network, culinary expertise, and portfolio of leading brands for an expanded […]

The Flying Biscuit Café Headed to McDonough, Georgia

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for a new café at 982 Jonesboro Rd., Suite 208, McDonough, Ga., bringing the Atlanta-born breakfast and brunch brand to Henry County. An opening is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027, with a date to be announced as buildout progresses. The café will be owned and […]

Denny’s Opens Nominations for ‘Denny’s Heroes’

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 […]

Bob Sambol’s Charlie’s to Open in Dallas

A noteworthy addition to the Dallas dining scene is taking shape with Charlie’s, a small new restaurant from acclaimed and longtime Dallas restaurant operator Bob Sambol, in partnership with Hunter Pond and Rick Dunlap of Vandelay Companies. The restaurant is slated to open Spring/Summer 2027 in the former Adelmo’s space in Dallas at 5450 W […]

L Catterton Invests in Nandhana Foods

L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused investment firm, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to invest in Nandhana Foods, a leading restaurant group specializing in South Indian cuisine. The investment will support Nandhana Foods’ next phase of growth and enable the group to achieve greater scale by leveraging L Catterton’s industry expertise […]

Solmar Hotels & Resorts Names New CEO and COO

Solmar Hotels & Resorts, a pioneer of Baja California Sur hospitality since 1974, has appointed Mauricio Salicrup as Chief Executive Officer and Michel Albahari as Chief Operating Officer. The new structure strengthens the company’s corporate governance model and supports the growth strategy the group is building for the years ahead. Together the two executives bring […]

La Vaquita Expanding to Foodservice Business Nationally

As demand for Hispanic cuisine continues to grow, La Vaquita, the award-winning Hispanic cheese brand, is expanding its foodservice business nationally. The move brings La Vaquita’s authentic cheeses to operators throughout the United States to meet consumers’ demand for traditional Hispanic ingredients. La Vaquita’s foodservice portfolio helps restaurants bring Hispanic flavor to a wide range of […]