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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Enters 2026 With Record Growth, 600th Shop Milestone and...

Restaurant News 1/9 8:44A RestaurantNews.com

Brand posts double-digit year-over-year growth, launches new franchise incentives and accelerates Sunbelt expansion Philadelphia, PA  ( Restaurant News Release )  Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is entering 2026 with strong momentum following...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Brings Back Fan-Favorite Biscoff Cookie Butter Cake and Debuts Chocolate-Frosted...

Restaurant News 12/30 6:33A RestaurantNews.com

Biscoff Cookie Butter Cake America’s No. 1 food brand launches three limited-time flavors for early 2026, led by the return of its record-breaking Biscoff® Cookie Butter Cake in all sizes Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Nothing Bundt Cakes is...

Blue Mint Thai Launches National Franchise Expansion with Franchise Marketing Systems, Backed by...

Restaurant News 12/30 5:20A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Blue Mint Thai & Asian Cuisine ®, an award-winning, veteran-owned restaurant brand headquartered in North Texas, announced the launch of its national franchise expansion in partnership with Franchise...

Twin Hospitality Group Announces Leadership Updates

Restaurant News 12/29 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

Andy Wiederhorn Andy Wiederhorn Appointed Chief Executive Officer; Roger Gondek to Assume Twin Peaks President Role Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNP), the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant ,...

Twin Peaks Launches Postseason College Bowl Games Sweepstakes

Restaurant News 12/22 9:04A RestaurantNews.com

Fans Can Score Big With a Chance at $200,000 and Lodge-Level Prizes ( RestaurantNews.com ) What: Twin Peaks is kicking off bowl season with the Twin Peaks Postseason Bowl Games Sweepstakes, giving guests a chance to make their picks at...

Twin Peaks Brings New Lodge to Omaha

Restaurant News 12/22 6:28A RestaurantNews.com

Sports bar concept with scratch kitchen introduces two full-size bars, 64 taps, wall-to-wall screens and a patio built for fans Omaha, NE  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Twin Peaks , the ultimate sports lodge, is returning to Omaha with a new location...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Appoints Cuyler Esposito as Vice President of Culture Operations

Restaurant News 12/18 11:47P RestaurantNews.com

Cuyler Esposito The former multi-unit franchisee joins the leadership team to prioritize culture-first operations as the chicken finger franchise rapidly expands its national footprint. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken Fingers...

BOOK REVIEW: CERTAIN SENSIBILITIES by Sondra Rice Newman

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 12/17 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman   Touching and tender May-December romance.   Certain Sensibilities is a contemporary womens fiction novel by Sondra Rice Newman that tells the unique and...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe   Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm?   Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...