Growth Archive

 Twin Peaks Restaurant is launching “Go for Goal Giveaway,” a national sweepstakes giving fans the chance to win exclusive experiences tied to this summer’s 2026 international soccer tournament. The campaign will include lodge activations and themed promotions throughout the competition. The tournament is expected to draw billions of viewers worldwide, making it one of the most-watched […]

Community engagement is often treated as a one-off activation. The family-forward wings eatery Jefferson’s has always kept an eye on the hyperlocal needs of its restaurants, but in recent years the brand has looked for ways to balance that while scaling system-wide. Now in its second year, the brand’s Teacher of the Year program has […]

Power Brands Hospitality Group, the Alabama franchisee of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, has officially opened its newest Grimaldi’s location at Clift Farm, 461 John Henry Way, Suite 850, in Madison, Alabama. The restaurant brings the brand’s award-winning, Brooklyn style coal-fired brick-oven pizzas to the North Alabama community. This opening marks the third Grimaldi’s location in the state and the […]

Ford’s Garage – the full-service, 1920s garage-themed burger and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company – has signed a three-unit development agreement with Carson’s Garage, LLC to bring the brand to Delaware for the first time. The agreement includes new restaurants planned for Kent and Sussex counties, with the first location expected to […]

Sunny Street Café continues its Midwest growth with the signing of a new franchise agreement that will bring its beloved, scratch-made breakfast and lunch concept to Indianapolis for the first time through multi-unit hospitality operator Vijay Patel in summer 2026. The brand is actively evaluating sites in Indianapolis, first targeting the North and Northwest part of the […]

PopStroke, a national leader in golf entertainment, announced the appointment of Matt Corey as Chief Growth Officer. The role is newly created, a deliberate move to bring focused executive leadership to the pillars driving PopStroke’s next chapter through revenue expansion, brand and partnership development, and market growth. The announcement comes as PopStroke reaches 21 venues […]

Applebee’s and Wyndham Rewards are bringing America’s favorite grill + bar directly to hotels nationwide through their industry-first collaboration—now just a few taps away. Beginning today, Wyndham Rewards members who order $15 or more of Applebee’s To Go through the Wyndham Mobile App will receive free delivery straight to their hotel, all while earning Wyndham Rewards points.* […]

NUMU Boutique Hotel, one of the most recent hotel additions to historic downtown San Miguel de Allende, is pleased to introduce the appointment of Chef Jorge Alejandro González Hurtado as Executive Chef, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the hotel’s culinary program. With nearly 20 years of global experience and a creative philosophy grounded […]

Leonardo, Miami Beach’s newest dining destination rooted in refined hospitality and social dining traditions, officially opens to the public on April 17. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant and lounge introduces a timeless experience where cuisine, music, art and design come together in an elegant yet lively setting.  “Leonardo was created to revive the romance and ritual of […]

Snooze Eatery is officially opening its newest Lone Star State location on Friday, May 22, bringing its signature brunch lineup of craveable Benedicts, Pancake Flights and more to the Arbor Trails community. Located at 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Building H, Suite 105, in the Arbor Trails Shopping Center, the festivities will kick off at 6:30 […]

Punk Noir, a daring new tasting menu-only restaurant concept, will officially open its doors on Tuesday, June 2 in Dallas’ Design District at 139 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 130, Dallas, TX. With a 20-course tasting menu and an immersive, multi-room design, Punk Noir challenges the conventions of fine dining—introducing a concept that is as provocative as it is precise. Led […]

Saylor Beach House, the newly debuted Mediterranean-inspired dockside restaurant and bar at the iconic Claudio’s Marina, has announced an exclusive seasonal collaboration with Yacht Hampton, offering guests a seamless and luxurious way to travel and dine between Sag Harbor and Greenport by water. Launching Memorial Day Weekend, the partnership introduces a curated “dock-to-dine” experience, where guests […]

Just in time for patio season, Dee’s Table at The Star in Frisco is bringing one of the hottest cocktail trends to Frisco with its new Soft-Serve Margaritas — currently making it the only restaurant in Frisco serving the viral frozen cocktail experience. The Louisiana-inspired restaurant from acclaimed restaurateur Dee Lincoln, “The Queen of Steaks,” is now offering the creamy, […]

Seaport Entertainment Group announced a partnership with Public Service, the organization behind Public Records, to develop a new project in the Seaport in Lower Manhattan. The restaurant concept, which will involve the revitalization of a historic building, is expected to open in 2027. This addition brings an exciting new dimension to one of the most […]

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced that it has appointed Mark Graff as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4. Graff succeeds Chris Meyer, who joined the company as Interim Chief Financial Officer in December 2025. “The appointment of Mark Graff represents an important step forward for our organization. With his experience in financial strategy and […]

US Foods Holding Corp., one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, today announced the launch of Fall 2025 Scoop, the company’s latest line-up of new, Exclusive Brands products designed to help operators elevate profitability and streamline operations. Today, operators across the industry are facing an ongoing “profitability paradox,” the challenge of expanding menus with profit-boosting, innovative […]

Northern Wind, a recognized leader in premium seafood, unveiled its global scallop import program. This strategic initiative positions the company as the major North American supplier with direct access to the world’s most coveted scallop-producing regions. Through direct sourcing relationships and decades of global procurement expertise, Northern Wind now offers buyers around the world a […]

Les Dames d’Escoffier International announced its online fundraising auction open to both its esteemed chapter members and the public. Taking place from May 2 to May 23, this highly anticipated event will help advance LDEI’s mission to empower and support women across the food, beverage, and hospitality industries worldwide. LDEI is a distinguished international organization […]

Baldor Specialty Foods announced that it has acquired premium meat company Golden Packing to enhance its meat offerings. Baldor, the leading premium food distributor in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, will take over the Hunts Point Cooperative Market business under a new name, Golden Meat Co. This venture will enable Baldor to provide an increased […]

Goldbergs Group, the premier food solution provider consisting of restaurants, manufacturing plants, commercial kitchens and airline catering services, announced the recent addition of Pasta Mami to its portfolio. The Atlanta-based pasta manufacturers are long-time partners of Goldbergs Group, having supplied artisanal pastas for the company’s award-winning airline catering services. The strategic partnership underscores Goldbergs Group’s […]

HF Foods Group Inc., a leading food distributor to Asian restaurants across the United States, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Felix Lin as permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. Lin had previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and was appointed to the additional role of Interim […]