Paris Baguette, Juici Patties, Rodizio Grill, Taco John’s, and Teriyaki Madness lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending May 4, 2025.
1) Opening of Bethlehem Paris Baguette Café on April 28 as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Space
The Bethlehem café opening is a milestone for the brand, and the 11th in the state of Pennsylvania. As their growth continues, Paris Baguette is looking to reach the 1,000-unit mark in the U.S. & Canada by 2030.
2) Juici Patties Brings Island Flavor to Brooklyn With First NYC Location on Fulton Street
With over 65 locations across Jamaica and a devoted following throughout the Caribbean and diaspora, Juici Patties is best known for its flaky, golden patties filled with seasoned meats, vegetables, and spices straight from the island.
3) Rodizio Grill Announces Opening Date for Wesley Chapel, Fla. Location
This marks the brand’s sixth location in Florida and its first ground-up construction, signaling a new era of growth and innovation for the company.
4) Taco John’s Unveils “Month of Mucho” for May: A Fiesta of Flavor, Fun and Freebies
This May, in lieu of a one-day fiesta, Taco John’s is bringing fans a whole “Month of Mucho” filled with irresistible in-app deals and exclusive rewards!
5) Teriyaki Madness Kicks Off 2025 With Red-Hot Q1 Momentum and 10 New Shops Opened
The fast-growing teriyaki franchise also welcomed nine new franchisees, signed 13 new units and expanded into new states like Wyoming and Maryland.
6) Jake Paul Hosts Dog Haus Grand Opening Party at Missouri City
Boxing icon, board member and franchisee brings the hype with exclusive cocktails, giveaways and fan experiences.
7) Subway Makes Mealtime Easy with the Return of $6.99 Any Footlong
Whether cramming for finals or prepping for a beach vacation, spring can stretch your bandwidth and budget – and Subway is stepping in to make dining decisions even easier with the return of $6.99 Any Footlong all month long.
8) FAT Brands Announces Appointment of Taylor Wiederhorn as Co-CEO
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, announces the appointment of Taylor Wiederhorn as Co-Chief Executive Officer.
9) Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen Ready to Help Guests Celebrate Mother’s Day with Special Menu Options
This Mother’s Day, Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen offers a delicious array of farm-fresh dishes featuring hand-picked, vine-ripened strawberries, breakfast classics and carryout bundles to feed the entire family and more.
10) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Further Expands into Florida with Location in Wesley Chapel, Florida
Crave is excited to enter the Wesley Chapel market and introduce Crave’s delightful blend of culinary treats and a welcoming atmosphere to the area.
11) Fast-Casual Dessert and Beverage Franchise Café 86 Welcomes Two New Locations to its Expanding West Coast Network
Known for its award-winning ube desserts, handcrafted beverages, and vibrant atmosphere, Café 86 is expanding once again with two new locations: one in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, and another in Livermore, California.
12) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Launches New Location in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Known for its 100% all-beef grilled specialty hot dogs and a variety of barbecue dishes. Crave offers diverse menu options such as Chicago Dogs, Mac N Brisket Bowls, Ribs, and more.
13) Salad House Adds New Location to Metuchen, More Franchise Locations Underway
This marks the 32nd signed territory for the brand, which currently operates 20 locations with 12 more in various stages of development.
14) Nick the Greek Expands Orange County Footprint With San Clemente Opening
Following the successful opening in Irvine earlier this year, the San Clemente restaurant marks the brand’s fifth location in Orange County, further expanding Nick the Greek’s Golden State footprint.
15) Help Crown Miss Popular at Your Local Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is turning up the heat this summer with the return of its Miss Twin Peaks contest – and fans have the exciting opportunity to help judge who will be named Miss Popular.
16) LOOMIS Debuts Wildly Fun New TV Spot for Buffalo and Honey BBQ Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strips from Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council
Things are getting saucy – in the best way possible – as The LOOMIS Agency unveils a bold new TV spot for Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council (TDQOC), spotlighting the limited-time Buffalo and Honey BBQ Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strips.
17) The Wasserstrom Company Launches Spanish Language Website Feature to Expand Accessibility for Foodservice Professionals
This significant enhancement underscores the company’s commitment to serving the diverse needs of its customer base and recognizing the vital role of Spanish-speaking professionals within the foodservice industry.
18) Nothing Bundt Cakes Launches NothingBundtMomSweepstakes to Celebrate Mother’s Day With Ultimate $3,000 Prize
‘America’s No. 1 favorite brand’ gives fans a chance to win gift cards while enjoying the return of limited-time Lemon Blueberry flavor.
19) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts Ultimate Flavor Fiesta With Seasonal Pizza de Mayo Menu
The festive lineup features the all-new Fiesta Taco Pizza and indulgent Chocolate Mini Churrs, alongside the return of the fan-favorite fiery, cheesy Jalapeño Not-Knots.
20) Hot Head Burritos Partners with RSRN Hospitality to Launch in New Jersey
In a move that continues its nationwide growth, Hot Head Burritos has inked a deal with RSRN Hospitality to open five restaurants across the Garden State.
