4th of July Restaurant Deals, Perkins Griddle & Go, Twisted Egg Shack, Fatburger, and Turquoise Wine Bar lead RestaurantNews.coms Top 20 stories for the week ending July 7, 2025.
1) 4th of July 2025 Restaurant Deals and Offers
Check out these 4th of July Restaurant Deals and Offers from Amada, City Barbeque, Del Taco, Dog Haus, Eddie Merlots, Golden Corral, Hash Kitchen, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Krystal, Newks Eatery, Sicilian Butcher, Sullivans Steakhouse, The Greene Turtle, Tocaya Organica, Tender Greens, Via 313, and Village Whiskey.
2) Perkins Griddle & Go Coming To Middlesex County
East Brunswick entrepreneurs and residents Praveen and Geetha Appana recently signed a 10-unit development deal with Perkins American Food Co. to bring Perkins Griddle & Go to Middlesex County. The husband-and-wife duo brings forward established experience, having owned and operated two Indian restaurants, where they honed their skills in the culinary space.
3) Twisted Egg Shack Ignites Franchise Growth with Expansion into Three New Markets
The Twisted Egg Shack, the buzzworthy new breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept founded by a powerhouse team of industry veterans, is thrilled to announce the signing of two new franchise groups entering three new markets: the Tampa Bay area, Port ArthurOrange, TX corridor, and the ManvelPearland area of the Houston MSA.
4) Fatburger Accelerates Florida Growth with 40-Unit Development Deal
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces a new development deal with existing franchisee Whole Factor Inc., to open 40 additional Fatburger locations across Florida over the next 10 years, including new areas such as Jacksonville.
5) Turquoise Wine Bar Announces First Franchise in Phoenix, Arizona
The new franchise team will bring Turquoise Wine Bars unique, refined-yet-approachable environment complete with bistro-style seating and intentional wine-focused design elements to Phoenix, offering the community a richer experience in wine discovery.
6) Bobbys Burgers by Bobby Flay Commemorates One Year in Charlotte with Monthlong $10 Meal Deal
Bobbys Burgers by Bobby Flay is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Queen City restaurant the brands first neighborhood location and home to its training and innovation center with a mouthwatering deal to thank the community for a year of support.
7) Spice Up National Fried Chicken Day and National Chicken Wing Day with Bonchons Special Promotions in July
Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken, is excited to celebrate two of the tastiest days of the year: National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, and National Chicken Wing Day on Tuesday, July 29. Known for its crispy, hand-battered, double-fried, and hand-brushed chicken, Bonchon is offering guests promotions online and in-store throughout the month of July.
8) Newks Eatery Welcomes Back Industry Veteran Chris Cheek as Chief Development Officer
Returning to the brand he helped grow, Cheek brings a renewed vision for franchise development, site selection and strategic expansion as Newks prepares for its next chapter.
9) Hard Work, Hustle, and Heart: Elijah Arcos Brings Kitchen Guard to Orange County
At just 28 years old, Elijah Arcos is redefining what it means to be a young entrepreneur. Raised in the small agricultural town of Porterville, California, Elijahs path to business ownership wasnt paved in privilege it was earned through hard work, grit, and relentless faith.
10) Surcheros Celebrates Midyear Growth, Plans 10 New Units by End of 2025
After opening nine new locations in 2024, the Fresh-Mex brand has already debuted six locations in 2025, with plans to open at least four additional restaurants by years end.
11) Melting Pot Names New CEO, Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Continued Growth and Leadership Promotions
Melting Pot continues to celebrate its 50th year as the premier fondue dining experience, the brand is carrying its momentum into the second half of 2025 with the appointment of a new CEO, several internal leadership promotions and new franchise agreements in key markets.
12) The Wasserstrom Company Wins the 2024 Taco Bell Star Award for Equipment & Smallwares
The Star Award is presented to suppliers who demonstrate outstanding performance in areas such as customer service, product quality, and innovation.
13) JINYA Ramen Bar to Open First South Bend Location
JINYA Ramen Bars opening in South Bend marks a partnership with NFL veteran and pro linebacker Jaylon Smith, a Notre Dame alum who is making his restaurant debut as a franchisee with the brand.
14) California Restaurant Foundation Awards $10,000 LA Fire Recovery Grants to 253 Los Angeles Restaurants
The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), a nonprofit that invests in and empowers California restaurants and their workforce, proudly announces the recipients of the LA Fire Recovery Grants a vital relief initiative created to help independent restaurants and food trucks in Los Angeles County recover from this years devastating wildfires. More than 250 small businesses have each been awarded $10,000 grants, totaling over $2.4 million in direct financial aid to help them rebuild and recover.
15) TOGOS Fan-Favorite Pretzelrami Sandwich Returns Bigger, Meltier & Better Than Ever
The returning #71 Pretzelrami is made to order and served hot and melty on a soft, upgraded pretzel roll thats bigger than before! Stacked with a quarter pound of TOGOS world-famous pastrami, sliced in-house daily, plus melty Provolone cheese, tangy yellow mustard, and crispy dill pickles, the Pretzelrami is pure pastrami perfection.
16) Farmer Boys Rolls Out Refreshed Farmstand Menu With New Jr. Double Cheeseburger Dipping Box, Chicken Quesadilla Box and More
Farmer Boys is introducing refreshed options to its Farmstand Fresh & Affordable Menu this summer with six craveable boxes that deliver big on flavor without cutting corners on the quality that Farmer Boys is known for.
17) California Restaurant Foundation Awards $5,000 Grants to 200+ Independent Restaurants in Year Five of Resilience Fund
Recipients can use the financial assistance for equipment and technology upgrades, unforeseen hardships, employee retention bonuses and employee training, all of which allow Californias independent restaurant owners and caterers to invest in the longevity of their business and employees.
18) Mexican Sugar Bringing Its Latin Dining Experience to Addison
A new Mexican Sugar will soon open in Addison, bringing its signature mix of bold Latin flavors, scratch-made dishes, and agave-fueled cocktails to the heart of one of North Texas busiest dining corridors.
19) EverSmith Brands Kitchen Guard Franchise Surpasses 100th Territory Awarded in 14 Months
Kitchen Guard, the premium kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise, has surpassed 100 territories awarded since it launched 14 months ago in San Diego, California.
20) New Market Research Surveys Launch to Explore Quick Service Restaurant and Bar Technology Readiness
Starfleet Research, the global leader in benchmarking best practices for tech-enabled business initiatives in the hospitality sector, has launched two new industry surveys aimed at capturing the state of technology adoption in quick service restaurants, bars, and taprooms.
