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Erbert & Gerbert’s Names Restaurant Industry Veteran Randy Ashbrook Chief Operating Officer
Operations executive brings 40+ years of experience across McDonald's, Arby's, Inspire Brands, Taco John's, and other leading restaurant systems
Game, Set, Pit! Dickey’s Barbecue Launches Mobile Games To Connect with Next Generation of Fans
New feature reinforces Dickey's investment in digital innovation and customer loyalty while encouraging more guests to engage directly through the Dickey's mobile app.
Denny’s Hits it Out of the Park with All-New Triple Play Combo Meals
America's Diner Launches New Meal Deal Platform & Diner QP Burger
What Restaurant Owners Need To Know When Buying Restaurant Booths With Low Linear-Foot Pricing – and When It Feels Like a Bait and Switch
ModernLineFurniture explains how per-linear-foot pricing can hide the true cost of restaurant seating.
Birdcall Opens First Franchise Location in Starkville, Mississippi
Colorado-born craft chicken brand marks major milestone with Starkville opening, set for additional franchise expansion in Colorado, Idaho, and Indiana.
Pumpkin Season Arrives Early: Panera Drops New Fall Bakery and Beverage Lineup
Skip the wait for fall. Guests can embrace the season with the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte and a brand-new lineup of comforting baked goods and barista beverages
Subway Turns Up the Heat with New Doritos Hot Honey Nachos
Fan-favorite Hot Honey returns in a new LTO lineup featuring loaded Doritos nachos and two signature subs
Whataburger Turns Up the Value: More for $4
Four flavor-packed fan favorites bring more value for just $4 each
Denny’s Expands Into Catering with New National Platform
New growth platform brings Denny's breakfast favorites and American comfort food to workplaces, meetings, celebrations and group occasions nationwide
Taco Bell Brings the 2016 Vibes Back to Fans Nationwide With Decades #TBTB Menu
Naked Chicken Chalupa, Meximelt, Beefy Crunch Burrito and Caramel Apple Empanada return nationwide August 20, with Taco Bell Rewards Members getting first bite of the Beefy Crunch Burrito starting August 18, alongside other exclusive offers that are seriously goals.
Restaurant Menu News from Portillo’s, Irv’s Burgers, Pie Tap, and More!
Discover new items from Portillo's, Irv's Burgers, Pie Tap, and more in this week's restaurant menu news.
Cracker Barrel Welcomes Fall with New Crispy Homestyle Chicken Deals, Seasonal Favorites and Free Kids Toy Promotion
Crispy Homestyle Chicken dishes starting at just $9.99, seasonal breakfast favorites and a free toy with an adult entrée and Kid's Meal give busy families more reasons to slow down and enjoy a meal together this fall
Sbarro Celebrates 70 Years as the Global Leader in XL New York Pizza-by-the-Slice
'70 Years – One Iconic Slice' Honors the Brand's Legacy While Celebrating Continued Innovation and Global Growth
The Dickey Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Denim & Diamonds Charity Gala
Annual fundraiser returns with live entertainment, Texas barbecue, auctions and more to benefit first responder safety and wellness initiatives
Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster for a Limited Time Starting August 17
Guests can mix and match five flavors, including NEW Garlic Bread-Crusted Shrimp, and sip fall-inspired cocktails during the Endless experience only Red Lobster can deliver.
Chef Tiffany Derry Brings National Culinary Icons to North Texas For the Third Annual SHEF Food + Wine Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the October 9–11 festival at EpicCentral, featuring culinary stars Carla Hall, Tristen Epps-Long, and Duff Goldman alongside 40+ acclaimed chefs to support the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Krispy Kreme and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week
Krispy Kreme, Michelle Pak, Chick-fil-A, Blue Mint Thai, and Taco John's lead RestaurantNews.com's Top 20 stories for the week ending August 16, 2026.
Pure Green Announces Return of Fan Favorite Pumpkin Spice Smoothie and Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal for Fall
Pure Green brings back its popular Pumpkin Spice Smoothie and Oatmeal Bowl made with real pumpkin puree.
I Choose You! Krispy Kreme Launches All-New Pokémon Doughnut Collection Featuring Five Beloved Pokémon
Fans can sweeten celebration of 30 years of Pokémon with special-edition cups showcasing iconic Pokémon