Rachel’s Kitchen, Zaxby’s, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Seven Brothers Burgers, and Wild Eggs lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending March 24, 2024.
1) Rachel’s Kitchen Set to Open First Location in Texas
Construction is underway at the Lone Star’s very first Rachel’s Kitchen – the Las Vegas-based, fresh casual eatery known for its wholesome food and delicious recipes – marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco. The newest location will open this spring at 3620 Star Blvd., Ste. 1200, Frisco, with plans to expand through franchising within the state.
2) Zaxby’s Ventures to the Sea With New Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce
Saucy chicken chain Zaxby’s, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz, wings, and signature sauces, is serving up Southern Fried Shrimp as its latest limited time offer for guests to enjoy. After 30+ years of perfecting chicken, featuring seafood on its menu is a first for the Georgia-based brand.
3) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Earns FRANdata’s Prestigious TopScore FUND Award
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily, has proudly received FRANdata’s 2024 TopScore FUND Award. Scoring 915 points, which was the highest score in the Food Category among all evaluated franchise systems, Mountain Mike’s Pizza was recognized for its industry-leading support of access to financing and lending opportunities for franchisees.
4) Seven Brothers Burgers Opens New Store in Pleasant Grove
Seven Brothers Burgers, the Hawaiian-born restaurant putting a family-oriented, quality-driven spin on the average burger joint, is now serving “Aloha” to residents of Pleasant Grove, Utah. The new restaurant, located at 1495 W State St, soft-opened in early February.
5) Wild Eggs Welcomes Return of Co-Founder JD Rothberg as Senior Vice President of Operations
Wild Eggs, a favorite breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant chain headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, announces the return of one of its founders – JD Rothberg, who assumes the role of Senior Vice President of Operations. With his homecoming, Rothberg pledges to elevate Wild Eggs into the premiere breakfast place, emphasizing the importance of high-quality food, company culture and unparalleled service.
6) Hop Over to Huddle House This Easter, Kids Eat Free
Round up your little bunnies and hop on over to Huddle House, this Easter! From Friday, March 29 to Sunday, March 31, 2024 (Easter,) kids 12 years and younger can enjoy a Free Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. This offer is available all day at participating locations for dine-in only.
7) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Rolls Out New Food Truck in Chandler, Arizona
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of their newest food truck in Chandler, Arizona. Building on their food truck fleet, which took the nation by storm in 2020. Crave continues to captivate food enthusiasts with their diverse menu and engaging dining experiences.
8) Hickory Tavern Ignites the Madness of March as Only It Can
Charlotte-based Hickory Tavern, rated the region’s undisputed top sports bar by The Bleacher Report and ESPN and a neighborhood gathering destination for all, has created an all-inclusive First & Worst Bracket Challenge, dubbed Tavern Madness, where first place and last place finishers in the men’s tournament will both be rewarded.
9) Subway’s Most Popular Sauces Headed to Grocery Stores Nationwide
Subway is teaming up with T. Marzetti Company, a leading specialty foods manufacturer, to give consumers more of its most beloved sauces, just in time for National Sauce Month. Four sauce flavors, which can be used for dipping, cooking and more, are debuting at grocery stores and retailers across the country.
