Layne’s Chicken Fingers Ranked No. 366 on Entrepreneur’s 47th Annual Franchise 500

Restaurant News 1/27 1:20A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise earned a spot on the prestigious list following a year of record-breaking growth and franchisee success. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Layne s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “Born and Breaded”...

A New Favorite Winery on the Wine Road: CC Farms

Texas Wine Lover 1/27 12:52A Laurinda Thomas

As I think about writing this article, my thoughts are all over the place, as there is so much to say about the newest addition to my “local” wine area. I use the term local loosely because other than the one local winery in Abilene, it takes me...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Doubles Footprint, Welcomes 10 New Franchisees to the System in 2025 as It...

Restaurant News 1/26 1:21A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise grew its footprint by 110%, reaching the 40-unit mark, drove higher average unit volumes and continued developing elite franchisee support structures. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Layne s...

Papa Murphy’s Brings Back the Triple Pepp Pizza for a Limited Time Starting January 26

Restaurant News 1/26 1:10A RestaurantNews.com

Back by popular demand, the Triple Pepp Pizza returns through March 22, with three layers of pepperoni flavor and strong value pricing. Vancouver, WA  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is starting 2026 with a product...

California Tortilla Launches New Gator Tater Lineup

Restaurant News 1/26 1:06A RestaurantNews.com

New Burrito, Bowl, Grill Melt, and Taco Available Now Potomac, MD  ( RestaurantNews.com )  California Tortilla , the fast-casual restaurant known for its bold California-style Mexican food, launches the Gator Tater . The Gator Tater introduces...

Top 100 Places to Eat in the US and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 1/25 10:25P RestaurantNews.com

The Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States, CAVA, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, and Moxies, lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending January 25, 2026.   1) Yelp Announces its 2026 Top 100 Places to Eat in the...

Get Your Tickets Now for the Wine Lovers Celebration Passport 2026

Texas Wine Lover 1/23 3:41A Jeff Cope

Love is in the air, wine is in your glass, and the Texas Hill Country is calling. From January 26 through February 27, 2026, the Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s)  Wine Lovers Celebration invites you to explore more than 55 participating...

Texas Hill Country Wine Weekend Itinerary for First Timers

Texas Wine Lover 1/21 8:00A Gus Hall

This guide is for 21+ visitors (legal drinking age in the U.S.). Texas Hill Country is one of those places where a weekend can feel full without feeling packed. The secret is pacing: fewer stops, more time to actually sit down, snack, talk, and...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Named America’s #1 Food Brand for Second Year in a Row

Restaurant News 1/20 6:49A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite food brand invites fans nationwide to join in the fun with VIP sweepstakes and limited-time BOGO Bundtlet offer Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Nothing Bundt Cakes , the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, has once...

Restaurant Franchise News from Juice It Up!, Gyro Republic, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and More!

Restaurant News 1/20 12:16A RestaurantNews.com

Checking out restaurant franchises? Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Juice It Up!, Gyro Republic, Jersey Mike s Subs, Chili Shack, Weird Brothers Coffee, Beyond Juicery + Eatery, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Steak and Ale, and...

Legendary Restaurant Brands and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 1/18 11:58P RestaurantNews.com

Legendary Restaurant Brands, Jersey Mike s Subs, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Bobby s Burgers by Bobby Flay, and White Castle lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending January 18, 2026.   1) Steak and Ale and Bennigan s Reach...

Small, But Many: A Texas Gulf Coast Wine Growers’ Perspective

Texas Wine Lover 1/16 5:11A Jeff Cope

By James Kasparek Vineyards in the Texas Gulf Coast region are small, but many. These small growers form the backbone of the largest white grape variety grown in Texas, Blanc du Bois, which is...

J. Alexander’s Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening

Restaurant News 1/15 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit Plano, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  J. Alexander’s , the premier dining destination known for its wood-fired cuisine, handcrafted...

American Street Food Franchise Gyro Republic Signs Nine Texas Locations, Fueling National Expansion

Restaurant News 1/15 6:00A RestaurantNews.com

Gyro Republic, the fast casual franchise bringing New York City halal cart culture to America s suburbs, has signed three development agreements totaling nine locations across Texas: five in Austin, three in San Antonio, and one in Dallas, as the...

Steak and Ale and Bennigan’s Reach Major Milestones, Positioning Legendary Restaurant Brands for...

Restaurant News 1/15 3:15A RestaurantNews.com

Popular Irish-inspired restaurant turns 50, iconic steakhouse turns 60, in 2026 Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Legendary Restaurant Brands , the parent company of Bennigan’s ,  Bennigan’s On The Fly and Steak and Ale , enters 2026 with...