Jersey Mike’s Debuts as Top-Rated Quick-Service Restaurant, Ending Chick-fil-A’s 11-Year Reign, ACSI Data Shows Jersey Mike's outpaces traditional fast-food competitors in consumer popularity, according to new data released by the ACSI. June 17, 2026 · ·
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Announces Two Additional Refranchising Agreements Net proceeds from the latest restaurant sales will help Red Robin Gourmet Burgers pay down debt and fund system-wide investments. June 16, 2026 · ·
Western Retail Advisors Opens Tucson Office to Serve Growing Arizona Retail Market Commercial brokerage firm Western Retail Advisors targets regional retail growth with a strategic office expansion into Southern Arizona. June 16, 2026 · ·
Avalanche Food Group Raises $20,000 for PTSD Foundation of America Through Community Beer Partnership at Twin Peaks Restaurants Guests at Avalanche Food Group franchise locations helped generate a major donation for the Camp Hope interim housing program. June 16, 2026 · ·
Steak and Ale Makes Triumphant Return to South Carolina With Franchise Development in Anderson Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Steak and Ale has signed a milestone franchise development deal to enter the Southern market. June 16, 2026 · ·
Summer Just Got Sweeter with the Return of McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie The original 1960s family recipe for the Fried Apple Pie returns to McDonald's menus nationwide for the summer season. June 16, 2026 · ·
Starbird Debuts “Summer of Wraps” Featuring New Menu Items and Updated Favorites The latest seasonal menu rollout from Starbird features five new chef-crafted chicken wraps and house-made fruit beverages. June 16, 2026 · ·
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Celebrates 60 Famous Years With $19.66 Anniversary Box Three years of USA Today accolades highlight the ongoing regional success of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken June 16, 2026 · ·
Home of Training Joins CHART as a New Silver Partner Non-profit professional association CHART welcomes Home of Training to its network of hospitality learning professionals. June 16, 2026 · ·
Yum! Brands, Inc. Enters into Agreements to Sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion The global operations of Pizza Hut will split between private equity firm LongRange Capital and retail operator Yum China. June 16, 2026 · ·
Huddle House Returns to Ohio with New Development Agreement A ground-up restaurant build in Wellston will mark the return of Huddle House to the state of Ohio. June 16, 2026 · ·
California Tortilla Serves Up Father’s Day Savings with Gift Card Bonus Offer The Burrito Elito loyalty program helps California Tortilla fans earn points on every purchase and unlock exclusive menu promotions. June 16, 2026 · ·
Juice It Up! Showcases Popular Tropical Flavors With New Coco Mango Bowl & Returning Summer Favorites The limited-time summer lineup at Juice It Up! highlights a new Coco Mango Bowl alongside dairy-free, low-calorie beverages. June 16, 2026 · ·
KFC Launches Its Next Chapter Globally, Complete With New Menu Innovation, Modern Restaurant Design and Fresh Branding The next chapter for KFC includes the rollout of a 20-plus global sauce pantry alongside next-generation hospitality spaces. June 15, 2026 · ·
Blaze Pizza Appoints Lucas Bravo as Chief Financial Officer Blaze Pizza has named restaurant industry veteran Lucas Bravo as its new Chief Financial Officer to oversee global financial strategy. June 15, 2026 · ·
Twin Peaks Enters New Era Under Summit Acquisitions, LLC Lodges nationwide will maintain normal operations as Twin Peaks Restaurant prepares for a full acquisition over the next 16 months. June 15, 2026 · ·
Coravin Expands The Coravin Guide to New York and Miami, Further Expanding the World’s Only Global Wine By-The-Glass Guide Driven by rising consumer demand for premium pours, The Coravin Guide is launching an expanded edition later this year. June 15, 2026 · ·