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Everything filed under business in our restaurants & dining coverage, the 69 reports filed on it so far.

Nick the Greek has opened a new fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Clarita, California, operated by local...

Nick the Greek Opens New Santa Clarita Restaurant

Nick the Greek has opened a new fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Clarita, California, operated by local owner Nader Shenouda.

2026-09-30
7-Eleven has introduced new value menus at its Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost, and Speedy Cafe restaurant brands...

7-Eleven launches value menus across Laredo Taco, Raise

7-Eleven has introduced new value menus at its Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost, and Speedy Cafe restaurant brands, featuring meal deals priced...

2026-09-29
Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa opens her first standalone restaurant, Mythily, in Williamsburg on September 30...

Rasika Venkatesa Opens Mythily, a Tamil-Inspired

Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa opens her first standalone restaurant, Mythily, in Williamsburg on September 30, showcasing her Tamil heritage through...

2026-09-26
Handroll Hawker, a new restaurant specializing in portable Australian-style hand rolls, opens September 29 at 2360 Polk...

Handroll Hawker Opens Australian-Style Hand Roll Restaurant

Handroll Hawker, a new restaurant specializing in portable Australian-style hand rolls, opens September 29 at 2360 Polk Street in Russian Hill...

2026-09-25
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will open its new Noblesville restaurant on Monday, September 28, with a VIP event and grand...

Hawaiian Bros opens second Indianapolis-area

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will open its new Noblesville restaurant on Monday, September 28, with a VIP event and grand opening giveaways planned.

2026-09-25
Chicken Salad Chick opened its newest restaurant at 6650 Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Chicken Salad Chick Opens Third Sarasota Franchise

Chicken Salad Chick opened its newest restaurant at 6650 Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

2026-09-25
KFC has opened an experimental 'Open House' restaurant in McKinney, Texas, testing breakfast, table service, and premium...

KFC Tests Breakfast and Table Service at New Open House

KFC has opened an experimental 'Open House' restaurant in McKinney, Texas, testing breakfast, table service, and premium drinks as part of its...

2026-09-24
The London-based contemporary Japanese restaurant group Zuma has opened its first California location in downtown San Diego.S

Zuma opens first California restaurant in San Diego

The London-based contemporary Japanese restaurant group Zuma has opened its first California location in downtown San Diego.S.

2026-09-22
The FS/TEC restaurant technology conference begins Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas, featuring AI workshops, a Keith Lee...

FS/TEC 2026 Conference Kicks Off Wednesday in Texas

The FS/TEC restaurant technology conference begins Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas, featuring AI workshops, a Keith Lee interview, and drone demos.

2026-09-19
Eater NY has updated its guide to the best restaurants in Manhattan's Little Italy, adding L'Industrie and Casa D'Angelo...

Eater Updates Best Little Italy Restaurant Guide for San

Eater NY has updated its guide to the best restaurants in Manhattan's Little Italy, adding L'Industrie and Casa D'Angelo ahead of the 100th annual...

2026-09-18
Restaurant managers are increasingly buying kitchen equipment online for better selection, planning, and cost control...

Restaurant Operators Turn to Online Equipment Purchasing

Restaurant managers are increasingly buying kitchen equipment online for better selection, planning, and cost control, according to industry analysis.

2026-09-17
Chef Mike Lanham returns with Athanor, a 10-course tasting menu restaurant in San Francisco, after closing Anomaly due to...

Chef Mike Lanham Opens Athanor After Burnout

Chef Mike Lanham returns with Athanor, a 10-course tasting menu restaurant in San Francisco, after closing Anomaly due to severe burnout that caused

2026-09-17
Food & Drink: The Public Theater opens The Astor, a new restaurant and bar, on September 15, replacing the Library

The Astor Restaurant Opens at the Public Theater

The Public Theater opens The Astor, a new restaurant and bar, on September 15, replacing the Library. The design and menu evoke old New York taverns.

2026-09-16
A new report from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits outlines how changing consumer drinking habits, from a demand for...

Restaurant Beverage Trends Shift with Consumer Habits

A new report from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits outlines how changing consumer drinking habits, from a demand for ready-to-drink cocktails to

2026-09-15
Changing consumer routines and delivery demand are creating a significant late-night sales daypart, with some restaurants...

Restaurants Overlook Late-Night Sales Opportunity

Changing consumer routines and delivery demand are creating a significant late-night sales daypart, with some restaurants seeing 40% of sales after 8...

2026-09-14
Industry expert Izzy Kharasch details how effective restaurant loyalty programs, now used in over half of transactions at...

Restaurant Loyalty Programs Drive Repeat Visits

Industry expert Izzy Kharasch details how effective restaurant loyalty programs, now used in over half of transactions at some brands, increase...

2026-09-13
A multi-brand restaurant group has signed a lease for the first Vicious Biscuit franchise in North Carolina, with a...

Vicious Biscuit Franchise to Open in Greenville, North

A multi-brand restaurant group has signed a lease for the first Vicious Biscuit franchise in North Carolina, with a planned opening in late 2026.

2026-09-13
Food & Drink: The Flame Broiler restaurant chain has established a new nonprofit foundation focused on food equity for youth

Flame Broiler Launches Philanthropic Foundation

The Flame Broiler restaurant chain has established a new nonprofit foundation focused on food equity for youth.

2026-09-10
Restaurant operators are increasingly considering second-generation spaces to save on construction costs and open faster...

Second-Generation Restaurant Spaces Offer Savings, Not

Restaurant operators are increasingly considering second-generation spaces to save on construction costs and open faster, but experts warn the...

2026-09-10
Food & Drink: Marina Beach, a tiny South Asian bistro and natural wine bar, has opened in San Francisco's Marina district

Marina Beach South Asian Bistro Opens in San Francisco

Marina Beach, a tiny South Asian bistro and natural wine bar, has opened in San Francisco's Marina district. The restaurant, run by owner Murugan...

2026-09-09
The Brass Tap craft beer bar franchise is pursuing growth by allowing franchisees to customize restaurant designs and...

The Brass Tap chain tailors each location to its local

The Brass Tap craft beer bar franchise is pursuing growth by allowing franchisees to customize restaurant designs and events to fit their...

2026-09-08
Restaurant marketers are moving beyond using AI for basic tasks like copywriting, now asking it to analyze sales data and...

AI's Restaurant Marketing Shift: From Insight to Action

Restaurant marketers are moving beyond using AI for basic tasks like copywriting, now asking it to analyze sales data and recommend actions.

2026-09-08
Del Taco is expanding its catering business as part of its comeback plan, Project Del Sunrise, to strengthen restaurant...

Del Taco Expands Catering

Del Taco is expanding its catering business as part of its comeback plan, Project Del Sunrise, to strengthen restaurant performance and drive growth

2026-09-07
The nostalgic ice cream and casual dining chain Friendly's now runs just 87 locations, all in 11 Eastern states, a sharp...

Friendly's Restaurant Now Operates in Only 11 US States

The nostalgic ice cream and casual dining chain Friendly's now runs just 87 locations, all in 11 Eastern states, a sharp decline from its 1990s peak...

2026-09-07