Former General Counsel of FOCUS Brands turned restaurant operator, Lauren Fernandez brings nearly 20 years experience in brand licensing; franchising; and consumer product development to her role as founder and CEO of Full Course, an incubator, accelerator, and investor in early-stage food and restaurant brands.
Michelin-Starred Chef Atul Kochhar Heads to Jashan in Plano, Texas
Jashan, the Plano restaurant celebrating the depth, history and evolution of Indian cuisine, will welcome Chef Atul Kochhar, one of the most influential figures in modern Indian dining, for a three-day culinary collaboration October 3–5. Rather than repeat a single menu throughout his visit, Kochhar and the Jashan team will present three completely different dining […]
Hard Rock’s PINKTOBER Returns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hard Rock International has launched its 27th annual PINKTOBER campaign for October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The global initiative runs throughout the month, uniting guests, team members and communities worldwide. It supports cancer awareness, research and patient services. Underscoring its commitment to the principles “Love All Serve All” and “All Is One,” Hard Rock […]
Hudson House Plans Two More Houston-Area Restaurants
Vandelay Companies continues its growth across Texas and beyond with the next two Houston-area Hudson House locations in Katy at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch and in Memorial City at the Greenside development. The Katy location at 2643 Commercial Center Blvd is slated to open early 2027 with the Memorial City location at 1085 Gessner Rd, […]
Denny’s Raises More Than $1.24 Million for Childhood Cancer Research
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 […]
Hawkers Asian Street Food Puts New Spin on Asian Staples with Menu Launch
Hawkers Asian Street Food is bringing fresh energy to its dynamic menu with a limited-time selection that puts a playful spin on familiar favorites and hard-to-find flavors across meats, rice and curry, noodles, cocktails and spirit-free sips — all designed to encourage discovery without sacrificing craveability and available now at all locations. At the heart […]
Topgolf Refreshes Event Offering with New Signature Menus and Interactive Game
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 […]
How AI is Influencing Independent Restaurant Dining Decisions
Menufy, the online ordering and digital growth platform designed for independent restaurants and small chains, recently released new consumer research showing that AI is changing how diners find places to eat and opening a new path to visibility for independent businesses. The survey found that 80 percent of consumers would try an independently owned restaurant […]
Sueño Coctelería Mexicana Expanding to Weekday Lunch and Weekend Brunch
Sueño Coctelería Mexicana, the Snider Plaza destination known for its elevated Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails, is expanding its offerings with weekday lunch and weekend brunch. The new midday menus showcase Sueño’s approach to modern Mexican cuisine, rooted in its in-house masa program and deeply traditional flavors while incorporating refined global techniques. Lunch is now […]
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