Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Legendary Restaurant Brands, Paris Baguette, Nick the Greek, and PJ’s Coffee lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending January 19, 2025.
1) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Las Vegas, Marking 300th Location
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is now open in Henderson, marking the brand’s first restaurant in Southern Nevada and its 300th location systemwide.
2) Legendary Restaurant Brands Helps Entrepreneurs Realize The American Dream with New Franchise Opportunities
Legendary Restaurant Brands, the parent company of Bennigan’s, Bennigan’s On The Fly and Steak and Ale, is announcing three exciting franchise opportunities tailor-made for today’s aspiring or accomplished restaurant owners and investors.
3) Grand Opening of Woodlands Paris Baguette Café on January 18th as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Space
The Woodlands café opening is a milestone for the brand, as it is the first Paris Baguette to open in Woodlands proper, and the 12th in the state of Texas.
4) Nick the Greek Reaches 80 Locations With Mountain View Opening
With 80 restaurants in operation and dozens more in the pipeline, Nick the Greek is on track to surpass 100 locations systemwide by mid-2025, underscoring the high demand for authentic, quality-driven Greek street food in markets throughout the U.S.
5) PJ’s Coffee Surges in 2024, Sets The Stage for 2025
Building on the momentum of increased sales, leading coffee chain continues innovative plans to elevate customer experience and expansion.
6) Mr Brews Taphouse Celebrates a Year of Growth in 2024, Sets Sights on Bold Plans for 2025
Mr Brews Taphouse, the Midwest’s leader in craft beer and burgers, is raising its glass to another incredible year. The brand wrapped 2024 on a high note and is poised for continued expansion and success in 2025.
7) Krispy Krunchy Chicken Names Jim Zielke Chief Financial Officer
Zielke will report to Chief Executive Officer Jim Norberg and will serve on the executive leadership team.
8) Taco John’s Unveils OMCheese Quesadilla Taco, a Bold Fusion of Menu Favorites
Taco John’s is turning up the flavor with the launch of its new OMCheese Quesadilla Taco – a freshly grilled four cheese quesadilla folded around a taco for the perfect marriage of two Mexican cuisine favorites.
9) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Celebrates Record-Breaking Year
Leading family-style pizza chain catapults into 2025 with significant brand momentum, including 300-restaurant and $300 million sales milestones.
10) Artisanal Pizza & Beer Franchise, Craft House Pizza, Lands New Location in Kentucky
The company has secured a new franchise partnership, bringing its unique pizza and beer offerings to Radcliff, Kentucky, as it continues its nationwide expansion.