Latest Restaurant Press Releases

Krispy Kreme Spreads More Holiday Cheer with Return of Annual ‘Day of the Dozens’ on 12/12

Krispy Kreme is bringing back its sweet annual tradition, "Day of the Dozens," this Friday, 12/12, letting you snag a dozen of their famous Original Glazed doughnuts for just $1 with the purchase of any regular-priced dozen.

December 10, 2025 · ·

Restaurant Marketing Ideas for January

For restaurant owners and operators, there’s no better way to start off the New Year than with a tasty selection of restaurant marketing ideas.

December 10, 2025 · ·

Edo Japanese Grill Advances U.S. Expansion with Scottsdale Fashion Square Opening

Edo Japanese Grill, the popular Canadian teppanyaki-inspired franchise, has opened its second major U.S. location at Scottsdale Fashion Square in Arizona, serving up their famous Teriyaki meals, sushi, and poke bowls as part of a brisk national expansion.

December 10, 2025 · ·

Incentivio Launches Loyalty Pulse: A New Benchmark for Measuring and Optimizing Restaurant Loyalty Performance

Incentivio has launched Loyalty Pulse, a powerful new reporting suite that finally gives restaurant operators a clear, end-to-end view of how effectively their loyalty programs are driving revenue, engagement, and long-term guest lifetime value.

December 10, 2025 · ·

Bread & Vine Accelerates National Expansion With Two New Openings and Five More in the Pipeline

Bread & Vine, the elevated fast-casual café blending French flair with global flavors, is accelerating its national expansion with two new restaurant openings in Geneva, Illinois, and Tampa, Florida, plus five more locations scheduled for early 2026.

December 9, 2025 · ·

Goode Partners / Sicilian Oven and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Goode Partners/ Sicilian Oven, Layne's Chicken Fingers, Angry Chickz, White Castle, and Ono Hawaiian BBQ lead RestaurantNews.com's Top 20 stories for the week ending December 7, 2025.

December 8, 2025 · ·

Golden Chick Strengthens Executive Team with Return of Bobby Brannon and Promotion of Tony Eisermann

Golden Chick is getting ready for a massive expansion into four new states by strengthening its executive team with the return of industry veteran Bobby Brannon (VP of Operations) and the promotion of Tony Eisermann (VP of Development).

December 4, 2025 · ·

Coffee Just Got a Whole Lot Cooler: SONIC Introduces New Cold Coffee Lineup

SONIC Drive-In is shaking up the beverage game with a brand new, limited-time Cold Coffee Lineup featuring four refreshing options like the Coffee Chiller, Cold Foam Iced Coffee, and flavorful lattes, available now in select test markets.

December 4, 2025 · ·

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands With New Airdrie, Alberta Store

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the world's largest barbecue brand, is bringing its Legit. Texas. Barbecue. to Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, this month with a new restaurant serving up smoked brisket, ribs, and southern sides.

December 4, 2025 · ·

White Castle Touches Down at Boston Logan International Airport

White Castle has officially landed at Boston Logan International Airport with a new, fully automated kiosk serving up hot, ready-to-eat Original Sliders and other craveable favorites in Terminal A.

December 3, 2025 · ·

GoTo Foods Appoints Omer Gajial as Chief Executive Officer

GoTo Foods, the platform behind several beloved foodservice brands, is signaling a major growth push by appointing former Albertsons and PepsiCo executive Omer Gajial as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead product innovation and expansion.

December 3, 2025 · ·

Jersey Mike’s Appoints Michele Allen as Chief Financial Officer

Jersey Mike's Subs, the fast-casual favorite known for its fresh-sliced subs, is bolstering its executive team for major national and international growth by appointing franchising and hospitality veteran Michele Allen as its new Chief Financial Officer.

December 3, 2025 · ·

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Expands to New Mexico with New Franchise Signing

Get ready, Albuquerque! Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, the fun fast-casual spot specializing in delicious BBQ, tasty hot dogs, and lively trivia nights, is officially expanding into New Mexico with a new franchise location.

December 3, 2025 · ·

East Coast Wings + Grill Unwraps “12 Days of Wing-ter Wonderland”

East Coast Wings + Grill is kicking off the holiday season with its 12 Days of Wing-ter Wonderland promotion, offering daily surprise deals on wings and other great food, plus a day dedicated to supporting local charities.

December 2, 2025 · ·

Goode Partners Announces Strategic Investment in Sicilian Oven to Accelerate Growth

Sicilian Oven, the beloved Florida-based polished casual Italian restaurant known for its scratch-made, wood-fired dishes, just secured a major strategic investment from Goode Partners to fuel its national expansion and bring that amazing pizza to more cities.

December 2, 2025 · ·

Bellagreen New, Anti-Inflammatory Menu Brings a “Golden Glow” to Winter Dishes

bellagreen is lighting up the winter season with its new Golden-Glow-inspired menu featuring delicious, health-forward dishes packed with naturally anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and sweet potatoes.

December 2, 2025 · ·

Unwrap Extra: Chipotle Is Gifting Fans Free Food This December

Chipotle is feeling generous this December, announcing its "Unwrap Extra" campaign that includes three straight Saturday BOGO deals on popular entrées and surprise free food drops for every Chipotle Rewards member.

December 2, 2025 · ·

The Dickey Foundation Provides an $8,200 Grant to Richland Fire Department

The Dickey Foundation, the charitable arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, has generously awarded an $8,200 grant to the Richland Fire Department to purchase essential, life-saving high-power battery saw bundles, ensuring frontline safety in the community.

December 2, 2025 · ·

Konala Franchisee Secures First New Jersey Drive-Thru Location in Belleville

Konala, the fast-growing healthy fast-food concept with high-protein bowls, is officially bringing its quick drive-thru service to New Jersey, with the first location secured by franchisee Anthony Menicola in Belleville.

December 1, 2025 · ·

Don’t Settle for Less: Papa Johns Delivers Better for Just $9.99

Papa Johns is celebrating Cyber Monday by launching an incredible limited-time deal that lets you create your own small, medium, or large pizza with up to seven toppings for just $9.99.

December 1, 2025 · ·

Sub Club Is Back and Better Than Ever at Subway, Get Every Fourth Footlong Free

Subway is officially bringing back the legendary Sub Club loyalty program, which is now the chain's richest ever, offering fans an incredible deal to get every fourth footlong sandwich free!

December 1, 2025 · ·

Krispy Kreme and 9 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Krispy Kreme, Papa Johns, SPB Hospitality, Moe's Casa Mexicana, and FSC Franchise Co. lead RestaurantNews.com's Top 20 stories for the week ending November 30, 2025.

December 1, 2025 · ·