Birdcall and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 7/6 12:58A RestaurantNews.com

Birdcall, Golden Corral, Blue Mint Thai, Red Lobster, and Chili s lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending July 5, 2026.   1) Birdcall Maps Out Major Midwest Expansion Plans Birdcall has unveiled plans to add nearly 100 new...

Pizza Inn Celebrates America’s 250th by Honoring U.S Armed Forces with Collectible Glasses

Restaurant News 7/2 9:45A RestaurantNews.com

America s Hometown Pizza Buffet introduces All-American Glasses in partnership with Folds of Honor and Pepsi Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Pizza Inn is inviting families to commemorate the nation’s history with its limited-time collectible...

Chili’s Turns Heads this Summer with New $6 Bombshell Marg

Restaurant News 7/2 3:12A RestaurantNews.com

Inspired by the energy of reality TV s summer romances and unforgettable connections, the July Margarita of the Month arrives nationwide Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  This month, Chili s® Grill & Bar is making an entrance with the Bombshell...

New Restaurant Development Remained Concentrated in Sun Belt and Western Markets During First Half...

Restaurant News 7/1 8:01A RestaurantNews.com

RestaurantData.com has released a new first-half 2026 analysis of U.S. restaurant opening activity, reviewing 9,541 restaurant opening and development records tracked from January through June. The report, titled U.S. Restaurant Opening Cross-Tab...

A Brief and Delicious History of the Hot Dog — and the Best Places to Get One in Dallas

Crave DFW 7/1 6:41A Steven Doyle

Americans will eat approximately 150 million hot dogs on July 4th. Not over the weekend. On the day itself. That is a number that requires a moment of genuine reflection — and possibly a glass of...

Cresson Bluff Winery and Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 6/30 4:31A Jeff Cope

While I was in North Central Texas, I made a point to visit Cresson Bluff Winery and Vineyards located in Cresson, Texas. The winery and vineyard were easy to find just southwest of Cresson, directly off US Highway 377.     After parking next to...

MrJims.Pizza Pushing National Franchise Expansion, Seeking New Operators in High-Growth Markets

Restaurant News 6/25 2:13A RestaurantNews.com

Established 50+ unit pizza franchise, MrJims.Pizza, expands through U.S. in refreshed sales efforts Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  MrJims.Pizza, the national pizza chain known for its memorable crust, consistent quality, and decades-long...

Mo’ Bettahs Expands North Texas Footprint with New Midlothian Restaurant

Restaurant News 6/24 2:05A RestaurantNews.com

Grand opening brings local Hawaiian favorites, along with celebrations and special deals, to Nicolette Creek Rd. Midlothian, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Mo Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food will open its first Midlothian location on June 26 bringing...

Feng Cha Helps Celebrate Southwest Airlines’ 55th Birthday at Dallas Headquarters

Restaurant News 6/22 5:25A RestaurantNews.com

Photo credit: The Andersons Photography Premium Beverage Brand Serves Handcrafted Drinks During Milestone Celebration at Southwest Airlines Headquarters ( RestaurantNews.com )   Feng Cha was honored to participate in Southwest Airlines 55th...

2026 International Women’s Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/19 12:27A Jeff Cope

Winners have been announced in the 19th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place recently in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded on the premise...

BOĆE Coasters Review

Texas Wine Lover 6/18 12:30A Jeff Cope

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase. I have done many wine accessory reviews over the...

Flamant in Plano Deals an Adventurous Menu with a Wild Brunch Option

Crave DFW 6/17 10:07A Steven Doyle

Tanner Agar describes Flamant as the restaurant where you can have a European vacation without leaving Plano. That sounds like marketing copy until you sit down at a table on the waterfront patio at...

2026 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/17 2:02A Jeff Cope

The results of this year’s  Decanter World Wine Awards  (DWWA) were released, revealing a global wine landscape that is more diverse, competitive and exciting than ever before. As the world s largest wine competition, DWWA offers a unique snapshot...

Assembly Icehouse Is Adding an Adults-Only Lounge in Plano

Crave DFW 6/16 5:57A Steven Doyle

Assembly Icehouse opened in Plano s Assembly Park last November and has spent seven months becoming exactly the kind of neighborhood anchor that most new restaurants spend years trying to be. The...

Restaurant Franchise News from Handel’s Ice Cream, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Konala, and More!

Restaurant News 6/16 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

The latest restaurant franchise news includes a multi-unit development agreement for Handel s Homemade Ice Cream to bring its premium, made-on-site ice cream and rotating seasonal flavors to the Chicago metropolitan market. In Sunset Valley,...