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Fat Rosie’s, Orlando and Chicagoland’s loud and proud authentic Mexican favorite, is kicking off summer with a limited-time menu designed by Senior Executive Chef Gabriel Arriaga to turn every meal into a fiesta.

TCBY, one of the nation’s original and most iconic frozen yogurt brands, is celebrating 45 years of serving delicious frozen yogurt and creating meaningful moments for families, friends and communities across the country.

The Pick 6 Meal for Two is available nationwide at participating Buffalo Wild Wings and Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations. While soccer’s biggest tournament takes center stage this summer, Buffalo Wild Wings and PEPSI are making every match count with the Pick 6 Meal for Two.

Existing and new Rewards members who sign up on match days are eligible for the SEE PK reward. California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the iconic restaurant brand that revolutionized pizza, is getting in on the biggest tournament of the summer with a goal everyone can score: free pizza.

Dividend Restaurant Group (DRG) has earned national recognition from Wine Spectator, with all Sullivan’s Steakhouse and Eddie Merlot’s locations named to the publication’s 2026 Restaurant Awards list.

Dunkin’ is serving up a festive lineup of Refreshers, lemonades, Dunkin' Zero beverages and coffee creations inspired by the Fourth.

With over 6,000 "Joys" in the Jollibee Rewards database, the beloved brand is giving away a staggering total of over 5 million points in a single day.

The original Dubai Chocolate Pancake drop in August 2025 was driven by a grassroots franchisee innovation that tapped into the viral trend. They went viral, they sold out, and now they’re making a comeback, nationally.

Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, has brought back slow-cooked Pork Carnitas, one of its most requested proteins, and expanded the lineup with more ways than ever to enjoy it.

The limited-time summer menu is now available at participating Ruby Tuesday locations nationwide Ruby Tuesday, a leading casual American bar and grill chain, has unveiled its biggest menu drop in years, introducing 14 new limited-time menu items for the summer that bring guest...

Oceans 234, Deerfield Beach’s landmark oceanfront dining destination, announces its annual Summer Chef Series—a rotating residency featuring seven celebrated South Florida chefs—taking place July 9 through September 30.

Seventy years ago, a Dallas staple was born. On June 24, Norma’s Cafe, the beloved Oak Cliff institution that has been feeding Dallas families since 1956, will mark its 70th anniversary in true Norma’s fashion: with great food, great value and heart.

Twenty years ago, Susie Sarich opened the first SusieCakes in Brentwood, CA with her grandmothers’ handwritten recipe cards, a dedication to scratch baking, and a conviction that the best baked goods are the classic, nostalgic ones.

The nostalgic item will be available while supplies last. McDonald’s this summer is bringing back a fan-favorite and bona fide national treasure made for slowing down and savoring the season: the Fried Apple Pie.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers announced it has entered into two separate refranchising agreements with experienced multi-unit restaurant operators for the sale of 86 company-owned units for $72.5 million.

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery is bringing together two defining voices in modern Gulf Coast cuisine for the debut of its upcoming collaborative chef dinner series, May Our Paths Cross.

San Diego’s Solare Ristorante is featuring a SpongeBob Musical-themed prix fixe menu during the show’s run at Cygnet Theatre, which is next door to the MICHELIN Guide-recognized restaurant.