Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Wasserstrom Acquires High-Caliber Foodservice Equipment & Design Firm

Wasserstrom Company has acquired Ohio-based Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design to enhance its national equipment project management and advanced kitchen design capabilities.

January 27, 2026 · ·

Chipotle Kicks off 2026 Menu Innovation With the Return of Chicken al Pastor, One of Its Most Requested Items

Chipotle is accelerating its 2026 menu innovation by bringing back the highly requested Chicken al Pastor to global locations starting February 10, featuring a limited-time $0 delivery fee offer.

January 27, 2026 · ·

Krispy Kreme Returns Fan Favorite Chocomania Collection, Featuring All-New Doughnuts Glazed with HERSHEY’S Chocolate

Krispy Kreme has partnered with HERSHEY'S to launch the Chocomania Collection, a limited-time lineup featuring four new doughnuts entirely glazed in rich chocolate.

January 27, 2026 · ·

Applebee’s Offers Football Fans 20 Free Boneless Wings on Super Bowl Sunday

As the official NFL sponsor, Applebee's is celebrating Super Bowl LX by offering guests 20 free boneless wings with any $40 online or mobile app purchase on Sunday, February 8.

January 27, 2026 · ·

New Restaurant Menu Offerings from la Madeleine, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Red Robin, and More!

Here's what's On The Menu at la Madeleine, Jersey Mike's Subs, Red Robin, Kura Sushi USA, Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Polly's Pies, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Red Lobster, Tocaya, and Ruby Slipper.

January 27, 2026 · ·

Restaurant Franchise News from Paris Baguette, Sloan’s Ice Cream, JINYA Ramen Bar, and More!

Checking out restaurant franchises? Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Paris Baguette, Sloan's Ice Cream, JINYA Ramen Bar, Moxies, Nick the Greek, and Houston TX Hot Chicken.

January 27, 2026 · ·

East Coast Wings + Grill Enters 2026 with Profitable Franchise Owners, Disciplined Growth and a Philosophy Proven Under Pressure

East Coast Wings + Grill enters 2026 with strong franchise-level profitability and a 14.72% net operating income, proving the resilience of its data-driven business model despite industry-wide economic pressure.

January 26, 2026 · ·

Birdcall Spreads Its Wings with New Franchise Agreement in Starkville, Mississippi

Birdcall is expanding into Mississippi with a new franchise agreement to bring its award-winning all-natural chicken and elevated fast-casual dining to the historic State Theatre in Starkville this August.

January 26, 2026 · ·

Neri Christian Heats Up Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Pueblo, CO with Guest Appreciation Event

Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Pueblo, CO, is hosting a Guest Appreciation Event on February 6 featuring a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and exclusive specials like $4.99 pulled pork sandwiches.

January 26, 2026 · ·

Top 100 Places to Eat in the US and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

The Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States, CAVA, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, and Moxies, lead RestaurantNews.com's Top 20 stories for the week ending January 25, 2026.

January 26, 2026 · ·

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Thanks First Responders with Free Pulled Pork Sandwich as Winter Storms Hit

Dickey's Barbecue Pit and The Dickey Foundation are providing free pit-smoked pulled pork sandwiches to first responders in uniform through January 26 to show appreciation during current winter storms.

January 25, 2026 · ·

Jersey Mike’s Subs Launches Mike’s Hot Italian Sub For a Limited Time

Jersey Mike's Subs is celebrating its 70th anniversary with the nationwide launch of Mike's Hot Italian, the first-ever grilled Italian sub in the brand's history featuring hand-chopped meats and signature pepper relish.

January 22, 2026 · ·

Red Robin Introduces New Big YUMMM Deals Value Menu Starting at $9.99

Red Robin is elevating the casual dining experience this year with the January 26 launch of its Big YUMMM Deals value menu, offering several meal combinations and bottomless sides starting at $9.99.

January 22, 2026 · ·

Papa Joe’s Waterfront, IslaMorada, Florida Keys – A World of Flavor, Found Close to Home

Papa Joe's Waterfront in Islamorada offers a unique culinary journey led by Chef Alan Wilkinson, blending fresh Florida Keys seafood with global inspirations to create an extraordinary dining experience.

January 22, 2026 · ·

Yelp Announces its 2026 Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States

Yelp has released its 13th annual Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2026, naming New York City's modern Italian restaurant Ci Siamo as the top dining destination in the country.

January 21, 2026 · ·

Dinner Tonight, Lunch Tomorrow: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launches Fully Loaded Fridays with Buy One, Get One Free Giant Bakers

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is helping guests maximize their weekend value with the launch of Fully Loaded Fridays, offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on their signature Giant Loaded Bakers through January 31.

January 21, 2026 · ·

CAVA Names JeRayle Franklin Senior Director of Talent Acquisition

CAVA has appointed JeRayle Franklin as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition to lead its enterprise-wide recruitment strategy and support the Mediterranean brand's rapid nationwide expansion.

January 21, 2026 · ·

Shell-ebrate the Return of Red Lobster’s Iconic Lobsterfest with Craveable New Dishes and Drinks

Red Lobster has officially relaunched its annual Lobsterfest event featuring a diverse lineup of new seasonal dishes like Lobster Pasta au Gratin and the return of the classic Lobsterfest Duo.

January 20, 2026 · ·

Restaurant Franchise News from Juice It Up!, Gyro Republic, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and More!

Checking out restaurant franchises? Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Juice It Up!, Gyro Republic, Jersey Mike's Subs, Chili Shack, Weird Brothers Coffee, Beyond Juicery + Eatery, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Steak and Ale, and Bennigan's.

January 20, 2026 · ·

New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Robeks, Portillo’s, Teriyaki Madness, and More!

Here's what's On The Menu at Robeks, Portillo's, Teriyaki Madness, Dog Haus, Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, Wendy's, WOWorks, PJ's Coffee, Taco John's, KFC, Hunt Brothers Pizza, Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom, Farmer Boys, Panera Bread, Ruby Slipper, Bobby's Burgers by…

January 20, 2026 · ·

Legendary Restaurant Brands and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Legendary Restaurant Brands, Jersey Mike's Subs, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay, and White Castle lead RestaurantNews.com's Top 20 stories for the week ending January 18, 2026.

January 19, 2026 · ·

Krispy Kreme Helping Fans Level up Monday’s Football Festivities With Limited-Edition Championship Dozen, Available Monday, Jan. 19

Krispy Kreme is celebrating Monday's big game with the launch of the limited-edition Championship Dozen and a special $1 Original Glazed dozen BOGO deal available from January 16 through January 19.

January 16, 2026 · ·