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Eco-Products is introducing a new lineup of beverage cups with compostable, recyclable and reusable options, giving foodservice operators even more ways to reduce waste.

Miller’s Ale House, America’s #1 Sports Bar with 113 locations, kicks off its “Raise Your Cups” campaign — a full-tournament celebration making Miller’s the go-to destination for the biggest soccer event on the planet.

Freddy's has more than 500 stores systemwide. It’s that time of the year again: QSR is looking for the quick-service industry’s best franchise deals.

Chef Sujan Sarkar, the acclaimed MICHELIN-starred and James Beard-nominated chef behind Chicago restaurants NADU, Indienne, Sifr, and Swadesi, is set to open NADU Phoenix this summer in Desert Ridge Marketplace.

The Gyro Project, a fast-fine Greek restaurant bringing authentic street food flavors to a modern setting, will officially open its ninth overall location and fifth Manhattan restaurant on Wednesday, June 17th at 1260 Lexington Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counter-culture sandwich shop known for its chill vibes, cottonmouth cures and bold flavors that hit just right, is firing up a new joint in the Alliance district. The new location at 9833 N.

Bosq, the only chef-owned MICHELIN-starred restaurant in downtown Aspen, will officially reopen for the summer season on Thursday, June 11.

Fans nationwide can participate in the moment as well by visiting any 7 Brew location to collect a free, exclusive 7 Brew sticker sheet marking Stand openings No. 1, No. 500 and, of course, No. 777. Some numbers are just too perfect not to celebrate.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a leading fast casual brand known for its authentic flavors and elevated guest experience, is accelerating its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia and Egypt.

A teabar is a concept store that explores ways to experience tea through Teamix, brewed Pot Tea, Deep Matcha, Deep Chocolate, and tea ice cream.

The new seasonal lineup brings the goodness of barbecue and those sweet summer vibes into each and every bite.

The Summer Fresca beverages and dirty soda customizations will be available at all Piada locations nationwide from June 2 through mid-September.

Just months after opening The Barn Steakhouse Highland Park, Amy Morton is unveiling a second, far more discreet chapter: 1898 Speakeasy, a 25-seat cocktail hideaway and private event space tucked down a cobblestone alley just steps from the restaurant’s main dining room.

A century after first opening on Chicago’s South Side, The Original Rainbow Cone is celebrating 100 years as one of Chicago’s most beloved culinary institutions.

Made for family moments and a little Minions mischief. This summer, Wendy’s is bringing Minions mischief to restaurants nationwide, inspired by Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, the riotous new chapter from the biggest global animated franchise in history.

More than six decades after opening as a small hot dog stand in suburban Chicago, Portillo’s announced it is headed to Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue with a new flagship restaurant.

Omakase Kyara Sake Bar will celebrate International Sushi Day on Thursday, June 18, with three intimate sushi-making classes led by Chef Winston Matsuuchi.