I Scream Gelato Continues US Expansion with First Michigan Franchise

Restaurant News 4/29 10:57A RestaurantNews.com

Growing gelato brand expands its national footprint with new Midwest market Michigan  ( RestaurantNews.com )  I Scream Gelato , the frozen treat franchise known for its authentic, house-made Italian gelato, has announced its newest location...

McDonald’s USA Enters a New Era of Drinks with First-Ever Lineup of Refreshers and Crafted Sodas

Restaurant News 4/29 9:59A RestaurantNews.com

Starting May 6, fans can try six new specialty drinks made to match every mood and moment Chicago, IL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  McDonald s fans have always had a special connection to our drinks – the kind of passion that made our iconic Sprite®...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Selects metiRi by Revenue Management Solutions to Standardize Financial...

Restaurant News 4/29 9:51A RestaurantNews.com

Financial platform delivers accurate, consistent P&L data, enabling performance benchmarking across the U.S. system Tampa, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Tropical Smoothie Cafe , a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 1,700 U.S. locations,...

Burger and Sandwich Packaging Is Broken – PleatPak Fixed It!

Restaurant News 4/29 9:40A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com )  Built on a novel proprietary technology, invented by and developed by GreenDustries, PleatPak is not another ‘burger wrap’. It is a fundamentally new and different packaging system, purpose-built from the ground up for...

Made for the Little Ones: Whataburger Debuts a Play-Powered Kids Whatameal Refresh

Restaurant News 4/29 9:00A RestaurantNews.com

New Playful Packaging and Surprise Toys Arrive May 5, with Fresh Finds Rolling Out All Year San Antonio, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Whataburger is turning mealtime into playtime with a fresh take on its Kids Whatameal, made especially for its...

Ruby Slipper Debuts Seasonal Southern Brunch Menu

Restaurant News 4/29 8:50A RestaurantNews.com

New Orleans-inspired concept introduces limited-time menu featuring Cajun classics, Southern sweets and a refreshing new seasonal sip New Orleans, LA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Spring is in full swing at Ruby Slipper , and with it comes a new...

Mellow Mushroom Debuts Reinvented Salads & a Dynamic New Beverage Program

Restaurant News 4/28 11:51A RestaurantNews.com

The Brand s Largest Menu Update Ever, Now Available Across All Locations Nationwide Atlanta, GA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Mellow Mushroom – the Atlanta-based, stone-baked pizza brand with 160+ locations nationwide – is expanding its menu with a...

Hat Creek Burger Company Partners with Terry Black’s for Limited-Time Smokehouse Collaboration

Restaurant News 4/28 10:59A RestaurantNews.com

Austin-born brands debut a bold BBQ burger, fan-favorite onion rings and a craveable shake on April 28 Austin, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Hat Creek Burger Company is joining forces with iconic Texas favorite Terry Black s Barbecue for a...

Starbird Names Stefanie Lee Chief Financial Officer

Restaurant News 4/28 9:15A RestaurantNews.com

Stefanie Lee Veteran finance executive joins super-premium chicken brand as it accelerates national expansion San Francisco, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Starbird , the San Francisco-based chicken concept, has appointed Stefanie Lee as chief...

Subway Introduces Its First-Ever Value Menu with 15 Entrees Under $5

Restaurant News 4/28 8:25A RestaurantNews.com

Big flavor. Freshly made to order. All under $5. Miami, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Subway is setting the new standard with the debut of its first-ever value menu featuring 15 entrees under $5*. Arriving nationwide starting today, Subway s Fresh...

Handel’s Ice Cream Serves Up Strong First Quarter with Multi-State Expansion, 20 Franchise Signings...

Restaurant News 4/28 7:26A RestaurantNews.com

The fastest growing ice cream franchise in the nation kicks off 2026 with record-breaking franchise signings, continued franchisee investment, and multiple new openings Youngstown, OH  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Handel s Homemade Ice Cream , the...

Bob Evans Unveils Spring Berry Menu for Mother’s Day 2026

Restaurant News 4/28 5:44A RestaurantNews.com

Bob Evans welcomes back its fresh berry dishes and family meals, perfect for celebrating Mother s Day together New Albany, OH  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Just in time for Mother s Day , Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen is bringing back its beloved spring...

Restaurant Franchise News from Teriyaki Madness, PJ’s Coffee, Home Frite, and More!

Restaurant News 4/28 5:17A RestaurantNews.com

In this week s restaurant franchise news , Teriyaki Madness entered the Westchester County market with a new shop in New Rochelle. PJ s Coffee celebrated its first Laredo expansion, and Home Frite launched a Halal-certified location in Clayton,...

Restaurant Menu News from Off The Hook, Bad Daddy’s, Winsome Prime, and More!

Restaurant News 4/28 5:06A RestaurantNews.com

In this week s restaurant menu news , Off The Hook collaborated with Stalekracker to launch The Stalekracker Stacker, a sourdough-based Cajun burger available through summer, while Bad Daddy s Burger Bar debuted the taco-seasoned Smashadilla...

Farmer Boys Celebrates Opening of New Cathedral City Location

Restaurant News 4/27 11:11P RestaurantNews.com

Farmer Boys opens its first Coachella Valley location in 20 years in Cathedral City Farm-Fresh Chain Known for Award-Winning Burgers and Hand-Chopped Salads Advances Expansion in Coachella Valley with First New Location Since 2004 Cathedral City,...