All July, at America’s Dinner Table, It’s Stars and Stripes and Legendary Strawberry Pie Slices For $2.50 in Honor of America’s Historic 250th Birthday The post Shoney’s Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With a Month-Long ‘Declaration of Deliciousness’ first appeared on […]

The popular Le Picnic by Veuve Clicquot has taken over the iconic open-air bar atop the Musée du quai Branly–Jacques Chirac. The post Eiffel Tower views meet Champagne cocktails at Bar Les Ombres in Paris appeared first on OpenTable Blog.

Summer can be one of the biggest opportunities of the year for restaurants and other food service businesses to generate sales. Festival calendars fill up, catering bookings increase, farmers markets attract larger crowds and private events create opportunities to reach new customers. […]

Reflecting on Chicken N Pickle’s 10th anniversary, President Kelli Alldredge said the brand is proud to have helped create a model that is intentionally more than a restaurant and more than a sports venue. “From the beginning, we believed guests wanted more than a meal – they […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a new patriotic Big Yellow Cup and a limited-time pickle-themed menu. The post Red, White and ‘Cue! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launches New Pickle-Flavored Menu Items and Patriotic Big Yellow Cup this July to […]

New in-app game, seven days of rotating deals and a Bomb Pop ICEE make Krystal the destination of summer The post Krystalpalooza Is Here: Daily Deals, Instant-Win Scratch-Offs and an All-Expenses-Paid Vacation Are on the Menu This Summer first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Limited-time Summer in Tokyo menu features a Sushi Boat experience unlike anything P.F. Chang’s has ever offered before, plus a special collaboration with fan-favorite yachties Captain Sandy Yawn and Aesha Scott The post P.F. Chang’s Brings Tokyo to the Table This Summer with New […]

Limited-time menu additions include Chicken Flaquitos, Summer Shrimp Ceviche, Tortas and more The post Tocaya Debuts Summer Happy Hour With New Seasonal Drink Specials and Shareable Bites first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Paramount Coffee has introduced Joe Knows Coffee Cold Brew to give operators a convenient, equipment-free chilled beverage solution. The post Not Your Average (Cup of) Joe: Paramount Coffee Debuts Joe Knows Coffee Cold Brew first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Nation’s Third-Largest Convenience Retailer and Fifth-Largest Pizza Chain Unveils New Plan and Goals Focused on Accelerating Food and Beverage, Store Growth and Operational Efficiency The post Casey’s Announces New Three-Year Strategic Plan first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Established 50+ unit pizza franchise, MrJims.Pizza, expands through U.S. in refreshed sales efforts The post MrJims.Pizza Pushing National Franchise Expansion, Seeking New Operators in High-Growth Markets first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Church’s Texas Chicken is bucking the fast-food trend of large, expensive experiential builds by pivoting to a “simplify and amplify” strategy, utilizing smaller, hyper-efficient restaurant footprints that cut construction costs in half, open new urban markets and boost operational […]

Mitul Patel, local restaurant owner, will bring the family-friendly sports pub to Tuscaloosa The post Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Continues National Growth With New Franchise Awarded in Tuscaloosa first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Seasonal Menu Features Fresh Flavors, Shareable Favorites and More Ways to Customize The post Stonefire Grill Introduces Protein-Packed Mediterranean Market Salad and Hearty Summer Grill Meal Package first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Fast-Growing Greek Chain Nears 10 Locations in Orange County as Demand for Fresh Mediterranean Fare Continues to Rise The post Nick the Greek Continues Southern California Expansion With New Santa Ana Restaurant first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

As sustainability pressures continue to intensify across the foodservice industry, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives are increasingly influencing how commercial kitchens operate. While many kitchen managers prioritize visible sustainability efforts, such as […]

While ChatGPT ordering launches from Starbucks and Little Caesars made headlines earlier this year, the best AI in restaurants is boring AI, said Santiago Noziglia, CEO of Globant’s Retail, CPG & Automotive AI Studio. “The guest just feels it: the line moves, the order’s right, […]

Each year, MICHELIN selects Bib Gourmand restaurants for serving quality food at affordable prices. The post 2026’s MICHELIN Bib Gourmands are out for California appeared first on OpenTable Blog.

Each year the MICHELIN Guide solidifies the best restaurants—here are the selections for 2026. The post Every 2026 MICHELIN-Starred restaurant in California appeared first on OpenTable Blog.

Limited-time beer and appetizer experience celebrates the premier global event alongside new permanent menu offerings The post Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom Brings Fans Together with World Taps & Apps Tour, New Menu Additions first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

With nearly thirty years of restaurant and retail expertise, Steve Cirulis joins Wendy’s to support strategic turnaround efforts. The post The Wendy’s Company Names Steve Cirulis Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Asia Live brings regional flavors, distinct bars, and open kitchen theater to Santa Clara. The post Silicon Valley gets an immersive new Asian food emporium appeared first on OpenTable Blog.

Third-generation leadership honors the legacy of founder Al Copeland Sr. The post Allison Copeland Donnelly Promoted to President of Restaurant Division at Al Copeland Investments first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Fans can put a buzzy basketball-inspired beverage combination to the test with a $1 fountain drink offer and Jason’s complimentary chocolate soft serve The post Jason’s Deli Welcomes New Coach with the ‘Dusty Dr Pepper’ first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Featuring house-roasted chicken, bold new ingredients, signature dressings and a warm fast-fire’d flatbread with every entrée salad The post Blaze Pizza Unveils Evolved Salad Lineup Featuring Premium Ingredients, Thoughtfully Crafted Recipes and Fast-Fire’d Flatbread first appeared […]

Cult-favorite Nashville hot chicken brand enters the UK through an exclusive European franchisee agreement with PizzaExpress, with three locations opening in 2026 and 50 planned over the next three years The post Houston TX Hot Chicken Takes Its Heat Global With UK Debut first […]

The Cherry Hill location from Roy Rogers Restaurants has successfully introduced a new generation of diners to its iconic menu. The post Roy Rogers Marks One Year Milestone Since Making New Jersey Return first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

The Hell’s Kitchen spot has partnered with World’s 50 Best Bars pick Mahaniyom in Bangkok on the beverage program. The post ViV in NYC reopens with a legendary Bangkok cocktail partner appeared first on OpenTable Blog.

The fast-casual burger concept is looking for franchise partners as it brings its signature MeltBurgers and comfort food to the Sunshine State. The post Why The Melt Sees Tampa and Orlando as the Front Door to Florida Franchise Growth first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Go behind the scenes at State Grill and Bar to see the logistics of feeding up to 8,000 people each day inside the Empire State Building in this video from Bon Appétit. The team navigates tight schedules and spaces, elevator transfers, and more to run a continuous food operation […]

The Peach Cobbler Factory is launching a new line of fruity beverage refreshers nationwide this June. The post The Peach Cobbler Factory Introduces New Nationwide “PCF Refreshers” Beverage Line first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Grand opening brings local Hawaiian favorites, along with celebrations and special deals, to Nicolette Creek Rd. The post Mo’ Bettahs Expands North Texas Footprint with New Midlothian Restaurant first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

The number of 16- to 19-year-olds in the workforce totaled about 6 million in April, down 200,000 from the same period in 2024 and 2025. The labor force participation rate for 20- to 24-year-olds declined to 69.6% in April, down from 71% a year earlier.

Florida’s new operations charge law is aimed at a local problem with a national message for restaurant operators: guests are tired of finding the real price at the bottom of the check. Starting July 1, Florida restaurants that add mandatory charges on top of food and beverage will […]

Many restaurants are profitable in theory, but cash-constrained in reality because, while they are generating revenue, that money is immediately reinvested in day-to-day operations, according to a new study by Clarify Capital. In fact, fifty-one percent of restaurant owners have gone […]

Austin-born brand debuts six handcrafted dirty sodas June 23 for a six-week summer run The post Hat Creek Burger Company Gets a Little Dirty with New Limited-Time Soda Lineup first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Guests can enjoy smoky new brisket pizzas, patriotic treats and family-friendly festivities while entering for a chance to win a getaway to Washington, D.C. The post Happy Joe’s Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

French-inspired bakery-café invites guests to rally behind the national soccer teams while introducing a limited-time summer pastry The post la Madeleine Celebrates Victories by the United States and France with Free Croissants first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

San Diego-based breakfast chain will continue Orange County expansion with 30th SoCal location The post Broken Yolk Café Announces San Clemente Opening for Late 2026 first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

Fast-casual Nashville hot chicken concept builds on Northeast momentum with Springfield-area additions The post Haven Hot Chicken Expands Massachusetts Footprint with New Franchise Agreement first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

We caught up with OpenTable employees from across the globe on the LGBTQ+-run restaurants they love returning to. The post These are the LGBTQ+-led restaurants OpenTable staffers love to frequent appeared first on OpenTable Blog.

President David Caruso explains the culinary strategy behind the recent Dalmoros Fresh Italian rebrand in a new industry interview. The post Q&A With President of Dalmoros Fresh Italian David Caruso first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.

The low-cost business model at BUMPERS allows new entrepreneurs to build their own profitable family legacies. The post From Day One to Year One: How a BUMPERS Franchisee Turned Opportunity Into Success first appeared on RestaurantNews.com.