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Huddle House Introduces MVP Waffle Tacos

Huddle House, serving freshly prepared, home-style food since 1964, has long been at the top of its game and now they’re scoring MVP status with new creations as its MVP Waffle Tacos take your breakfast experience to new heights. Starting Wednesday, September 4, 2024, get your hands on the Maple Butter MVP Taco or Sausage […]

Fox Restaurant Concepts Opens Another Doughbird in Dallas

Fox Restaurant Concepts, the renowned hospitality group led by Sam Fox and known for Dallas favorites like Flower Child, The Henry and Culinary Dropout, announced the opening of another first-to-market Doughbird in Dallas on September 6. The full-service restaurant invites guests to indulge in a warm and inviting all-day dining experience in Dallas’ Inwood Village. […]

Rancho de los Caballeros Announces Robert Cornett as Executive Chef

Rancho de los Caballeros, a historic, family-owned dude ranch, announces today the promotion of Robert Cornett to executive chef. In this new role, he will manage the three on-site restaurants, direct all front- and back-of-house kitchen staff, and lead development of the ranch’s innovative culinary programming like the Desert Cookouts, Ranch Reserve: Wine Evenings at […]

Wings Etc to Launch New Swings Concept in Vincennes, Indiana

Wings Etc., Inc., franchisor of the Wings Etc. Grill & Pub sports bar brand, announces plans for a new Wings Etc. Grill & Pub in Vincennes, Ind., featuring the Swings concept with five multi-sport simulator bays. The 5,100-square-foot restaurant, under construction at 623 Kimmel Road in Vincennes, is slated to open September 10. The Vincennes […]

BJ’s Restaurants Announces New $13 Pizookie Meal Deal

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. launches a new attack in the fight against inflation: the new $13 Pizookie Meal Deal, an unbeatable offer available at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse locations nationwide. At a time when inflation continues to stretch consumers’ budgets and rising costs make dining out feel like a luxury,* BJ’s is setting out to create an […]

Shuckin’ Shack Announces Return of Fresh & Raw Tour Concert Series

Shuckin’ Shack, the 18-unit oyster bar franchise, announced the return of its highly anticipated Fresh & Raw Tour Together with Truist, a free Nashville hit singer/songwriter concert series and charity event in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).  Now in its third year, the Fresh & Raw Tour continues to grow, combining the […]

Red Lobster is Giving Guests Chance to Win Four Years of Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits

It is official, Cheddar Bay Biscuits are making a run for the oven office! Red Lobster launched Cheddar Bay 2024, a campaign aimed at uniting all parties – at least for dinner. Cheddar Bay 2024 is a bite-partisan campaign that champions the values we can all rally behind – cheesiness, freshness, and that warm, buttery goodness […]

Applebee’s and IHOP to Open Dual-Branded Store in Honduras

Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s, IHOP, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop restaurants, is further expanding its global footprint and unique dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP concept to new international markets. Through a multi-unit development agreement with franchisee BLT Global Brands, the first dual-branded restaurant in San Pedro Sula, Honduras is planned to […]

First Watch Promotes Rob Conti to Chief Information Officer

First Watch Restaurant Group recently announced the promotion of Rob Conti to Chief Information Officer. Joining First Watch in 2019, he previously served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology, and brings to the role more than 25 years of experience leading technology solutions and services for prominent hospitality brands. At First Watch, he is […]

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin Announces Two New Food and Beverage Concepts

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin announced the anticipated launch of its two new food and beverage concepts. The first-floor restaurant, The Tradition, An American Kitchen, and the 8th floor rooftop bar, Heydey Social Club, are set to open on September 27, 2024. Just a few blocks away from the Texas Capitol and next door to the historic Paramount Theatre, Hyatt Centric Austin’s […]

Buffalo Wild Wings Has Special Deal for National Cheeseburger Day

National Cheeseburger Day is September 18, and Buffalo Wild Wings is celebrating with a juicy deal – on Sept. 18, Buffalo Wild Wings guests can buy one burger and get another burger for free! The offer includes Jason Kelce’s Pick, the Triple Bacon Burger, the all-new Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger, iconic All-American Cheeseburger and more delicious burgers […]

Fogo de Chão Announces New and Seasonal Menu Innovations

Fogo de Chão, internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil known for its elevated churrasco dining experience, invites guests to experience new and seasonal menu innovations, now available at all U.S. locations. The new menu features the introduction of Fresh Whole Branzino, a first-ever for the brand. The Whole Branzino will be delivered fresh to all U.S. locations […]

FAT Brands’ Wings Concepts Announce LTO Menu Items

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global restaurant franchising company and parent company of award-winning wing brands Hurricane Grill & Wings, Native Grill & Wings and Buffalo’s Cafe, announces new limited-time menu items across its portfolio of wing concepts heading into fall and football season, available at participating locations now through Dec. 15. Hurricane Grill & Wings – […]

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Continues Partnership with No Kid Hungry

For the 13th consecutive year, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria announced its continued partnership with No Kid Hungry. Since 2012, Grimaldi’s annual campaigns have raised over $1 million, which can help provide 10 million meals* to kids.  Throughout the month of September, guests who donate to No Kid Hungry at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria’s restaurants across the country will receive a bounce back […]

Old Chicago Announces New Lineup of Wing-Inspired Products

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is tackling football season with a new lineup of wing inspired menu items. Starting Sept. 4, the iconic pizza concept will introduce the new Team Wings menu that is sure to elevate every game day experience. To kick-off, Old Chicago is introducing a new wing lineup, full of fresh flavors: Guests […]

Iron Hill Kicks Off Oktoberfest Menu

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Iron Hill), renowned for its award-winning craft beers and scratch-made food, is kicking off its Oktoberfest celebrations with a delectable array of Bavarian-inspired specials, the return of the fan-favorite Oktoberfest Lager, and a 20 oz. fill and keep the mug offer. From Friday, September 20, to Sunday, October 6, 2024, all Iron […]