Top 100 Romantic Restaurants, Burrito Shak, Buena Papa Fry Bar, BIBIBOP, and Twin Peaks lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending February 2, 2025.
1) Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2025
Whether seeking an intimate spot for a first date or a lively atmosphere for a double date, OpenTable’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list offers diverse options from coast to coast.
2) Burrito Shak’s 2024 Growth Surge: 7 New Locations and 15 Units Strong under CEO David Longo
This expansion marks a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution, propelled by the strategic leadership of CEO David Longo, who has been instrumental in guiding the brand through its rapid growth trajectory.
3) Buena Papa Fry Bar Expands in the Garden State: New Franchise Partner Secures Denville, NJ Location
Buena Papa Fry Bar, the groundbreaking QSR brand known for its Latin-inspired gourmet fries, is proud to announce its continued growth in New Jersey with the signing of a new franchise partner.
4) BIBIBOP Celebrates Lunar New Year With Special Rewards Offer
BIBIBOP was created from the Korean value that healthy and flavorful food is good medicine and the belief that well-being should be accessible to everyone.
5) Twin Peaks Continues Midwest Expansion with New Chicago Area Lodge
Award-winning sports bar to open in Algonquin, Illinois, offering jobs, scratch-made food and unparalleled game day experiences.
6) Taziki’s Celebrates Grand Opening of Latest Huntsville Locations in Hays Farm, The Foundry
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café in Huntsville is bringing even more of its fresh, modern Mediterranean cuisine to the community with the grand openings of two new locations.
7) Birdcall Hatches National Expansion Plans with New Franchise Offering
Denver-based chicken chain is redefining the ever-growing chicken franchise industry with its all-natural chicken offerings, unforgettable designed spaces, and exclusive in-house technology.
8) Cheba Hut Unveils Twist on ‘Hash Can’ Cocktail for Waste Management Open, Celebrates New Arizona Location
Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counterculture sub shop and pioneer of the ‘toasted’ sub experience, is inviting Arizona homies to fly higher with an exciting new combination of caffeine and flavor.
9) Nick the Greek Broadens Arizona Footprint With Gilbert Opening
Following franchisee Kabir Bains’ successful opening in Phoenix in 2023, the Gilbert restaurant marks the brand’s second location in Maricopa County, further expanding Nick the Greek’s Western U.S. footprint.
10) Houston TX Hot Chicken Spices Things up With Third Michigan Location Opening in Troy
With a menu that includes hot chicken sandwiches, tenders and more, HHC offers fresh (never frozen), organic, halal, cage-free, antibiotic-free and hormone-free food alongside an exciting and elevated service standard.