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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.

August 17, 2026 · ·

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.

August 17, 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.

August 13, 2026 · ·

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

August 13, 2026 · ·

Portillo’s and Dr Pepper “Shake” Things Up, Launching Limited-Time Shake and Cake Shake

From everyday wins to extraordinary moments, this deliciously rich new beverage collaboration gives fans one more reason to treat themselves this summer

August 13, 2026 · ·

Chipotle IQ Returns With More Than $1 Million in Free Chipotle, Plus New Daily Streaks, Silver Tickets and a Collectible Card Game

From August 18 through August 20, Chipotle Rewards members can put their brand knowledge to the test for a chance to win BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) free entrée codes, free Cilantro Lime Sauce offers, free Queso Blanco offers and Chipotle Rewards points

August 13, 2026 · ·

Whataburger’s Bacon Wrangler Double is Back in the Saddle with a New Partner

The fan-favorite Bacon Wrangler Double is joined by the all-new Bacon Wrangler Chicken beginning Aug. 18

August 13, 2026 · ·

Taco Bell and Tajín Team up With Peso Pluma for a New Menu Lineup Worth Obsessing Over

Taco Bell brings Tajín's signature tangy, chile lime flavor to the new Tajín Taco, Tajín Cheesy Gordita Crunch and Tajín Pineapple Strawberry Freeze, turning a cult-favorite seasoning into a craveable lineup built for longtime Tajín loyalists and fans ready for…

August 12, 2026 · ·

All-Day Cravings, Answered: Chick-fil-A Debuts New Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches

Sweet-and-savory classic joins two new S'mores-flavored treats for a limited time this fall

August 12, 2026 · ·

Pie Tap Celebrates 10 Years with $10 Artisan Pies and an All-Day Happy Hour on August 25

Chef-Driven Neighborhood Favorite Thanks DFW Communities with $10 Throwback Pizzas

August 11, 2026 · ·

Restaurant Franchise News from Konala, Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, CRISP & GREEN, and More!

Catch up on expansion highlights from Konala, Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, CRISP & GREEN, and more in this week's restaurant franchise news.

August 11, 2026 · ·

August Restaurant Deals for College Move-in Season, Waffle Day, Football Days, and More!

Explore nationwide restaurant savings for college football kickoff, National Waffle Day, National Red Wine Day, and more.

August 11, 2026 · ·

We Sell Restaurants Expands into Gold Coast, Florida and Actively Recruiting More Franchise Partners

CPA and Restaurant Veteran Leonard Mello Becomes Latest to Join the Nation's Largest & Only Restaurant Business Broker Franchise

August 10, 2026 · ·

A Brand Is Not a Company: Why Restaurant Data Needs a Common Language

RestaurantData releases a 205-term data dictionary to bring clarity and precision to restaurant industry metrics.

August 10, 2026 · ·

Savory Fund / Zao Asian Grill and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Savory Fund / Zao Asian Grill, Handel's Ice Cream, CRISP & GREEN, McDonald's, and Fuse Frozen Co. lead RestaurantNews.com's Top 20 stories for the week ending August 9, 2026.

August 10, 2026 · ·