4th of July Restaurant Deals and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week
Check out these 4th of July Restaurant Deals and Offers from Amada, City Barbeque, Del Taco, Dog Haus, Eddie Merlot’s, Golden Corral, Hash Kitchen, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Krystal, Newk’s Eatery, Sicilian Butcher, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, The Greene Turtle, Tocaya Organica, Tender Greens, Via 313, and Village Whiskey.
East Brunswick entrepreneurs and residents Praveen and Geetha Appana recently signed a 10-unit development deal with Perkins American Food Co. to bring Perkins Griddle & Go to Middlesex County. The husband-and-wife duo brings forward established experience, having owned and operated two Indian restaurants, where they honed their skills in the culinary space.
The Twisted Egg Shack, the buzzworthy new breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept founded by a powerhouse team of industry veterans, is thrilled to announce the signing of two new franchise groups entering three new markets: the Tampa Bay area, Port Arthur–Orange, TX corridor, and the Manvel–Pearland area of the Houston MSA.
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces a new development deal with existing franchisee Whole Factor Inc., to open 40 additional Fatburger locations across Florida over the next 10 years, including new areas such as Jacksonville.
The new franchise team will bring Turquoise Wine Bar’s unique, refined-yet-approachable environment – complete with bistro-style seating and intentional wine-focused design elements – to Phoenix, offering the community a richer experience in wine discovery.
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Queen City restaurant – the brand’s first neighborhood location and home to its training and innovation center – with a mouthwatering deal to thank the community for a year of support.
Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken, is excited to celebrate two of the tastiest days of the year: National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, and National Chicken Wing Day on Tuesday, July 29. Known for its crispy, hand-battered, double-fried, and hand-brushed chicken, Bonchon is offering guests promotions online and in-store throughout the month of July.
Returning to the brand he helped grow, Cheek brings a renewed vision for franchise development, site selection and strategic expansion as Newk’s prepares for its next chapter.
At just 28 years old, Elijah Arcos is redefining what it means to be a young entrepreneur. Raised in the small agricultural town of Porterville, California, Elijah’s path to business ownership wasn’t paved in privilege – it was earned through hard work, grit, and relentless faith.
After opening nine new locations in 2024, the Fresh-Mex brand has already debuted six locations in 2025, with plans to open at least four additional restaurants by year’s end.
Melting Pot continues to celebrate its 50th year as the premier fondue dining experience, the brand is carrying its momentum into the second half of 2025 with the appointment of a new CEO, several internal leadership promotions and new franchise agreements in key markets.
The Star Award is presented to suppliers who demonstrate outstanding performance in areas such as customer service, product quality, and innovation.
JINYA Ramen Bar’s opening in South Bend marks a partnership with NFL veteran and pro linebacker Jaylon Smith, a Notre Dame alum who is making his restaurant debut as a franchisee with the brand.
The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), a nonprofit that invests in and empowers California restaurants and their workforce, proudly announces the recipients of the LA Fire Recovery Grants – a vital relief initiative created to help independent restaurants and food trucks in Los Angeles County recover from this year’s devastating wildfires. More than 250 small businesses have each been awarded $10,000 grants, totaling over $2.4 million in direct financial aid to help them rebuild and recover.
The returning #71 Pretzelrami is made to order and served hot and melty on a soft, upgraded pretzel roll that’s bigger than before! Stacked with a quarter pound of TOGO’S world-famous pastrami, sliced in-house daily, plus melty Provolone cheese, tangy yellow mustard, and crispy dill pickles, the Pretzelrami is pure pastrami perfection.
Farmer Boys is introducing refreshed options to its Farmstand Fresh & Affordable Menu this summer with six craveable boxes that deliver big on flavor without cutting corners on the quality that Farmer Boys is known for.
Recipients can use the financial assistance for equipment and technology upgrades, unforeseen hardships, employee retention bonuses and employee training, all of which allow California’s independent restaurant owners and caterers to invest in the longevity of their business and employees.
A new Mexican Sugar will soon open in Addison, bringing its signature mix of bold Latin flavors, scratch-made dishes, and agave-fueled cocktails to the heart of one of North Texas’ busiest dining corridors.
Kitchen Guard, the premium kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise, has surpassed 100 territories awarded since it launched 14 months ago in San Diego, California.
Starfleet Research, the global leader in benchmarking best practices for tech-enabled business initiatives in the hospitality sector, has launched two new industry surveys aimed at capturing the state of technology adoption in quick service restaurants, bars, and taprooms.