<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Restaurant - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Restaurant news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:26:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Bravo Italian Kitchen closes several restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least four locations of the casual-dining chain have shut down in recent days. Sister brand Brio Italian Grille also closed several locations earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/bravo-italian-kitchen-closes-several-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/bravo-italian-kitchen-closes-several-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qdoba Signs 17-Unit Development Agreement Across San Diego County]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Hyperion Brands, LLC is the latest multi-unit operator to commit to Qdoba's expansion in California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/qdoba-signs-17-unit-development-agreement-across-san-diego-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/qdoba-signs-17-unit-development-agreement-across-san-diego-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Tandoori chicken roulade and a poi pastry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus tom yam shrimp toast, a tequila-cantaloupe cocktail, and an appetizer named for a bride and groom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-tandoori-chicken-roulade-and-a-poi-pastry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-tandoori-chicken-roulade-and-a-poi-pastry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell Cantina opens its first stadium location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diversified Restaurant Group has debuted the concept inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-cantina-opens-its-first-stadium-location/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-cantina-opens-its-first-stadium-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks, Papa Johns, Pollo Tropical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/starbucks-papa-johns-pollo-tropical/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/starbucks-papa-johns-pollo-tropical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston’s Pizza names Sergio Carvallo president of U.S. division]]></title><description><![CDATA[He opened the company&rsquo;s Mexico City office in 2015 and also has previous experience with Nestl&eacute; and Yum Brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/bostons-pizza-names-sergio-carvallo-president-of-us-division/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/bostons-pizza-names-sergio-carvallo-president-of-us-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Corner Bakery Caf&eacute;, Chicken Salad Chick, and Mountain Mike's Pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Another Broken Egg Cafe, Biscuit Belly, Cafe Rio, Mellow Mushroom, Ruby Slipper, Voodoo Doughnut, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-corner-bakery-cafeacute-chicken-salad-chick-and-mountain-mikes-pizza/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-corner-bakery-cafeacute-chicken-salad-chick-and-mountain-mikes-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WOWorks rolls out hefty franchise incentives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The goal is to attract large, medium, and small operators, and to encourage co-branding within the portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/woworks-rolls-out-hefty-franchise-incentives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/woworks-rolls-out-hefty-franchise-incentives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Scheck, franchisee behind pioneering legal case, dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scheck was a Burger King operator whose 1989 lawsuit became a landmark franchising legal case that gave operators rights against encroachment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/steven-scheck-franchisee-behind-pioneering-legal-case-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/steven-scheck-franchisee-behind-pioneering-legal-case-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartolotta Restaurants are expanding their Milwaukee presence, with a European-inspired steakhouse downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[High Stakes by Bartolotta will be joined by the Peacock Lounge, an adjacent cocktail bar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/bartolotta-restaurants-are-expanding-their-milwaukee-presence-with-a-european-inspired-steakhouse-downtown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/bartolotta-restaurants-are-expanding-their-milwaukee-presence-with-a-european-inspired-steakhouse-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Haus rolls out comprehensive menu overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain has added or reimagined 33 items, and created a new grilled-chicken category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/dog-haus-rolls-out-comprehensive-menu-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/dog-haus-rolls-out-comprehensive-menu-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Crown Restaurant Group is growing beyond Cincinnati into second market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cofounders and co-owners Anthony and Haley Sitek share how they&rsquo;ve prepared their seven-restaurant group for expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/how-crown-restaurant-group-is-growing-beyond-cincinnati-into-second-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/how-crown-restaurant-group-is-growing-beyond-cincinnati-into-second-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollo Tropical owner Authentic Restaurant Brands gets $325M investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding from Trimontium will help Authentic open more locations and add more regional brands to its portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/pollo-tropical-owner-authentic-restaurant-brands-gets-325m-investment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/pollo-tropical-owner-authentic-restaurant-brands-gets-325m-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart adds Papa Johns to its growing delivery business]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks the first time the retailer will deliver from restaurants outside of its stores and comes on the heels of in-store partnerships with Dunkin&rsquo; and Subway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/walmart-adds-papa-johns-to-its-growing-delivery-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/walmart-adds-papa-johns-to-its-growing-delivery-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspire Brands, Taco Bell, Jersey Mike’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/inspire-brands-taco-bell-jersey-mikes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/inspire-brands-taco-bell-jersey-mikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell teams up with Topgolf for inaugural Live Más Open golf tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The non-conventional nine-hole event will be held in November in Laguna Beach, California, and players can qualify at participating Topgolf locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-teams-up-with-topgolf-for-inaugural-live-ms-open-golf-tournament/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-teams-up-with-topgolf-for-inaugural-live-ms-open-golf-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troy Hooper steps down as CEO of Pepper Lunch in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hooper is shifting to an advisory role, and the parent company&rsquo;s regional group CEO is taking the helm for North America]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/troy-hooper-steps-down-as-ceo-of-pepper-lunch-in-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/troy-hooper-steps-down-as-ceo-of-pepper-lunch-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: New York City’s Los Tacos No. 1 nabs private-equity investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-new-york-citys-los-tacos-no-1-nabs-private-equity-investment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-new-york-citys-los-tacos-no-1-nabs-private-equity-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny’s closes another 5 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closures add to 150 restaurants shuttered in 2024 and 2025. The franchisee operating the affected locations plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/dennys-closes-another-5-locations-in-minnesota-and-wisconsin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/dennys-closes-another-5-locations-in-minnesota-and-wisconsin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Charley’s is shutting down all corporate locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nashville-based casual-dining chain abruptly closed all company-owned locations Wednesday, while franchised locations are hanging on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/ocharleys-is-shutting-down-all-corporate-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/restaurant/ocharleys-is-shutting-down-all-corporate-locations/</guid></item></channel></rss>