DALLAS, TX – As the United States prepares to observe Memorial Day, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest barbecue franchise, has announced a comprehensive suite of holiday initiatives. Aimed at honoring the nation’s fallen heroes while providing value to families gathering for the long weekend, the Dallas-based brand is rolling out strategic discounts, extended catering […]

In a strategic move that signals a significant shift in the hospitality and casual dining sectors, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar and Wyndham Rewards have announced a groundbreaking collaboration. This partnership integrates the casual dining experience directly into the travel journey, allowing guests at thousands of hotels across the United States to order Applebee’s "To […]

SAN DIEGO, CA – In a significant development for the American fast-casual dining landscape, Nick the Greek, the rapidly expanding purveyor of authentic Greek street food, has officially inaugurated its 100th restaurant. The milestone location, situated in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, marks a historic achievement for a brand that began only a decade […]

ALPHARETTA, GA — In the high-stakes world of emergency medicine, the difference between a tragedy and a miracle often comes down to minutes, precision, and the dedicated hands of first responders. For Michele Sedgwick, the owner of the acclaimed Alpharetta restaurant TBB 122, those minutes aligned in 2025 to grant her a second lease on […]

The American restaurant industry is currently locked in a high-stakes "battle for market share" as brands grapple with a paradox: there are more dining establishments today than in 2019, yet customer traffic remains significantly lower. Faced with price-sensitive consumers and the erosion of traditional meal times, major chains are venturing far beyond their core competencies. […]

AUSTIN, TX – The landscape of the Austin morning culinary scene is set for a significant expansion as Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, officially announces the opening of its fifth location in the greater Austin area. Situated in the bustling Arbor Trails Shopping Center, the new establishment at 4301 W. William Cannon Drive is scheduled to […]

ATLANTA, GA – Smalls Sliders, the rapidly ascending powerhouse in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, has officially announced a significant expansion of its menu offerings to coincide with the summer season. Known for its distinct "Smorange™" branded shipping container locations—affectionately termed "Cans"—the brand is pivoting from its traditionally minimalist menu to introduce its first-ever Loaded […]

In the competitive landscape of the modern hospitality and food service industry, the margin for error is razor-thin. While restaurateurs invest millions in interior design, Michelin-star-worthy menus, and impeccable service, a single, uninvited guest can dismantle a brand’s reputation in seconds: the common housefly. Often dismissed by the public as a mere seasonal nuisance, the […]

ROYSE CITY, TX — In the competitive landscape of Texas barbecue, where smoke rings and brisket bark often dominate the conversation, one North Texas institution is turning its attention to the sweeter side of its heritage. On May 20, 2026, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que will transform its 21 locations into hubs of celebration to honor the 105th […]

PHOENIX, AZ – In an era where restaurant margins are being compressed by the triple threat of labor shortages, supply chain volatility, and record-high ingredient costs, an unexpected hero has emerged in the back-of-house: sea salt. True Salt, the Phoenix-based provider of premium, all-natural sea salts, announced this week a massive scaling of its production […]