Del Taco, Jollibee, Twin Peaks, Mugshots Grill & Bar, and Mellow Mushroom lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 10 stories for the week ending December 28, 2025.
1) Del Taco Begins New Growth Era Following Acquisition by Yadav Enterprises
Del Taco has officially begun a new era of growth under the ownership of Yadav Enterprises, joining a premier portfolio of brands while continuing its 60-year legacy of serving Mexican-inspired favorites.
2) Jollibee Closes Out Landmark Year With Strong Franchise Momentum Across the United States and Canada
Jollibee is accelerating its North American presence through a successful new franchising program, achieving major milestones in key markets like New York and Texas while maintaining industry-leading unit volumes.
3) Twin Peaks Brings New Lodge to Omaha
Twin Peaks is returning to Omaha with a new 8,000-square-foot sports lodge at Village Pointe, featuring scratch-made food, 64 taps of 29-degree beer, and over 150 new local jobs.
4) Mugshots Grill & Bar Names Florence, Alabama Location as 2025 Franchise of the Year
Mugshots Grill & Bar has named Lauren Brink’s Florence, Alabama location as the 2025 Franchise of the Year, honoring her exceptional leadership and commitment to the brand’s signature “Havin’ a Good Time!” experience.
5) Mellow Mushroom Franchise Finishes 2025 With Expanded Kitchen Tech and a Clear Development Plan for 2026
Mellow Mushroom is closing out a successful 2025 by modernizing its operations through digital kitchen rollouts and back-office efficiency to pave the way for strategic franchise growth in 2026.
6) Blaze Pizza Celebrates Yelp’s Most Loved Brand Award With Free Pizza Offer To Thank Guests This Holiday Season and Beyond
Blaze Pizza is celebrating its recognition as one of Yelp’s Most Loved Brands by offering Blaze Rewards members a free two-topping pizza with qualifying orders through December 31.
7) Twin Peaks Launches Postseason College Bowl Games Sweepstakes
Twin Peaks is celebrating college football season with the Postseason Bowl Games Sweepstakes, offering fans a chance to win a $200,000 grand prize by predicting winners at TwinPeaksPickEm.com.
8) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Ranked America’s #7 Most Loved Brand by Yelp
Mountain Mike’s Pizza has secured a top-ten spot on Yelp’s Most Loved Brands of 2025 list, marking a year of record-breaking growth and continued industry acclaim for the legendary family-style pizza chain.
9) Taco Cabana Doubles Down on Value With New Double Happy Hour
Taco Cabana is enhancing its value-driven menu with a new Double Happy Hour across Texas, offering signature margaritas and classic snacks at special prices during afternoon and late-night windows.
10) Ono Hawaiian BBQ Brings Island-Inspired Comfort Food to Porterville with New Restaurant Opening
Ono Hawaiian BBQ is expanding its presence in the Central Valley with a brand-new Porterville location featuring a double drive-thru and a Grand Opening Luau on December 30.