Lime House and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week
Lime House Sushi and Ramen, Mezeh, Teriyaki Madness, Cheba Hut, and The Straw: Modern Milkshakes lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending January 26, 2025.
1) Lime House Eyes Rochester for Franchise Expansion
Rochester’s demographics, economic growth, and proximity to Lime House’s main branch in Hamburg make the city an excellent location.
2) Mark Andrews Invited to Eat Free at Mezeh … for Life!
Popular Maryland-based Mediterranean Grill concept shows affection for long-time Ravens star.
3) Teriyaki Madness Sizzles into the New Year with 68 New Units Signed and 35 New Shops Opened
From the opening of its 160th shop to exciting new leadership hires, the fast-growing teriyaki franchise had a lot to celebrate in 2024.
4) Cheba Hut ‘Toasted’ Subs Grows Higher Than Ever in 2024 and Beyond
Colorado-based ‘toasted’ sub shop with full bar continues on path to 200 shops by 2030.
5) The Straw: Modern Milkshakes Rolls Out National Franchise Expansion, Bringing its Award-Winning Shakes to New Markets
The nationally acclaimed milkshake brand is offering a franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs nationwide, initially focusing on West Coast expansion.
6) Wahlburgers Partners with Lionsgate to Celebrate ‘Flight Risk’
Fans can enter to win Wahlburgers gift cards and tickets to see the highly anticipated film; slider trio available now through March.
7) Hot Head Burritos Sizzles in 2024, Looks Ahead to Continued Success
Midwest’s favorite burrito brand celebrates catering success, franchise expansion and crave-worthy new menu options.
8) Articulate Joins CHART as a New Gold Partner
The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Articulate, the leading e-learning platform for creating workplace training.
9) JINYA Ramen Bar Opens 70th Location
JINYA Ramen Bar is celebrating an exciting milestone with the Grand Opening of the newest Houston-area location, marking the brand’s 70th location nationwide and 17th across the Lone Star State.
10) East Coast Wings + Grill Poised for Remarkable Growth in 2025, Defies Industry Odds with Record-Setting 2024 Performance
With a positive same-store sales (SSS) increase, rising average unit volumes (AUV), and a strategy rooted in responsible franchising, ECW+G is strengthening its franchise foundation and laying the groundwork for an even more transformative 2025.
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