Red Lobster, Freddy’s, Twin Peaks, Happy Joe’s, and Via 313 lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending September 22, 2024.
1) Red Lobster Exits Bankruptcy; Damola Adamolekun Appointed CEO
The Red Lobster restaurant chain announced its exit from Chapter 11 restructuring and the completion of its acquisition by RL Investor Holdings LLC.
2) Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Strikes 4 Franchise Deals for 21 New Locations
Freddy’s is spreading its roots in a number of key markets across the country with four separate development deals that will build the brand’s presence across Washington, Illinois, Iowa, New Jersey, and Texas.
3) Twin Peaks Opens Lakeland Lodge on Sept. 16
Central Florida welcomes the ultimate spot for sports fans to enjoy scratch-made food, great views and ice-cold beer.
4) Happy Joe’s Expands Across Southwest and Midwest With New Franchise Deals
Happy Joe’s, the rapidly-growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, is expanding its footprint yet again with the signing of a 10-unit franchise deal, and two single unit franchises.
5) Via 313 Pizza Debuts Third H-Town Location in Houston Heights
Austin-based pizza brand Via 313 is spreading the taste of Detroit further in Texas, bringing their craveable, rectangle-crust pies to even more of the Houston area.
6) Taco John’s Launches Catering Service in Collaboration with ezCater, Putting Bold Flavors on the Menu for Group Events
The new Taco John’s Catering menu features a range of fan-favorite items to elevate gatherings of all types, including Taco John’s signature Build Your Own Nacho Bar and Taco Bar, and dessert options including Churros and Mexican Donut Bites.
7) Restaurant Franchise News from MOD Pizza, Massey’s Pizza, Twin Peaks, and More!
Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from MOD Pizza, Massey’s Pizza, Twin Peaks, Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Dine Growth Group, Southern Chicks, Beef-a-Roo, Poké House, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Toppers Pizza, and The Peri Peri Grill.
8) The Big Biscuit Hosts Grand Opening of Fayetteville Location
Join The Big Biscuit at their grand opening celebration on September 26, and enter to win free Big Biscuit for a Year
9) Domino’s to Launch 5-Cheese and Spicy Buffalo 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese, Just in Time for the Fall
New oven-baked dishes will be a part of Domino’s $6.99 Mix & Match Deal.
10) New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Papa Murphy’s, Domino’s, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, and More!
Here’s what’s On The Menu at Papa Murphy’s, Domino’s, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Nékter Juice Bar, WaBa Grill, TooJay’s Deli, Water Pig BBQ, Original ChopShop, Moxies, Chronic Tacos, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, and Ruby Slipper