Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, America’s Dog & Burger, Mountain Mike’s, and Wendy’s lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending December 3, 2023.
1) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Expands into the Last Frontier
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a fast-casual franchise sensation founded in 2018, is taking another bold step in its national expansion by signing a new location in Anchorage, Alaska. This new Anchorage location will bring the people of Alaska an unforgettable experience, blending mouthwatering comfort food, an impressive self-pour beer wall, and a range of entertainment options that will make it a go-to destination for both locals and visitors.
2) Krispy Krunchy Chicken Leads Hot Food Solutions
Krispy Krunchy Chicken, one of the nation’s fastest-growing foodservice businesses, is soaring ahead of the competition with its “freshly made, perfectly Cajun” offerings that are hot and ready to serve for on-the-go customers. According to the 2023 Convenience Store News Realities of the Aisle Study, which polled over 1,500 regular c-store shoppers, the primary factors taken into account when buying prepared food at a convenience store include price, value, food quality, taste, and freshness
3) America’s Dog & Burger Has Landed At Midway Airport
After over 23 years of proven success in the world’s culinary epicenter, America’s Dog & Burger (AD&B) is continuing to spread its roots. Spearheaded by the co-founder brothers Manolis and George Alpogianis, this distinguished Chicago mainstay has maintained steady growth since its inception, and a new location in Chicago’s Midway International Airport promises to elevate AD&B’s profile even higher.
4) Mountain Mike’s Proudly Enters Eighth State With Colorado Opening in Parker
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily, is proud to announce its debut in Colorado – the brand’s eighth state – with the opening of a new restaurant in Parker. Owned and operated by Castle Rock residents Chris and Rocio Plucinski, Parker is the first of two Centennial State openings for the couple, who also will open a Mountain Mike’s location in nearby Aurora in early 2024.
5) A Twist of Fate: Wendy’s Unveils the New Pretzel Baconator
Wendy’s just dropped an epic gift for consumers this holiday season with a twist on the signature Baconator. Now for a limited time, fans can unwrap the new Pretzel Baconator and experience the perfect harmony of Wendy’s legendary Applewood smoked bacon topped with an irresistible, fan-favorite pretzel bun. The unique combination of flavors and textures creates a savory moment with every bite and is sure to elevate your tastebuds.
6) Eggs Up Grill Makes “The Nice List” – Seasonal Menu Available Now through Jan. 1
It’s the most flavorful time of the year at Eggs Up Grill, a rapidly expanding breakfast, brunch and lunch concept. Now through the New Year, guests can get a plateful of holiday cheer with a new kind of “Nice List” that’s full of the deliciousness everyone deserves. The seasonal specials celebrate the festive holiday season, including colorful Christmas Cookie Pancakes, indulgent Crème Brulée French Toast and a tasty Peppermint Mocha.
7) Subway Celebrates National Cookie Day in a Big Way With a Sneak Peek of Its New Footlong Cookie
Subway is offering fans a first bite of its new footlong chocolate chip cookie, coming next month to restaurants nationwide. On National Cookie Day, cookie lovers and footlong fiends in Chicago, Dallas, Miami and New York can visit select Subway restaurants that will be transformed into Cookieway and get one free footlong cookie with the purchase of any footlong sub.
8) PASMO America Names Manufacturer Representative and Dealer of the Year
PASMO America, known for the world’s quietest soft serve machines, today announced LRM Rep Group as Manufacturer Representative of the Year and Supplies on the Fly as Dealer of the Year.
9) Big Table Restaurants Taps Donald Gale as Director of Culinary
Big Table Restaurants is wrapping up 2023 with a major new hire announcement. The company that owns beloved Atlanta-area restaurants HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern (Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Atlantic Station, Halcyon in Alpharetta and Vinings), Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar in Alpharetta and Big Table Events & Catering has selected Donald Gale as its new director of culinary. His vast and diverse experience in the restaurant industry is destined to shape Big Table’s restaurants in 2024 and beyond.
10) Puttshack Tees up Food and Fun for North Texas with Addison Location Opening December 6th
Puttshack, the world’s first and only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience, will be elevating gameplay to new heights by opening their 11th venue, complete with globally-inspired food & beverage, and unveiling of their brand new game experience, in Addison beginning December 6th. Combined with the one-of-a-kind gameplay is a thoughtfully-curated culinary experience that is a result of meticulous hands-on research by Puttshack’s experienced food and beverage team.
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