Paris Baguette, Hickory Tavern, Perkins American Food Co., The Rustic, and Huey Magoo’s lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending July 7, 2024.
1) First Columbus Paris Baguette Café Set to Open on July 5th as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Franchise Space
Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in America. With over 170 bakery cafés in the U.S. and another 51 awarded, they have built a strong presence nationwide.
2) Hickory Tavern Continues Its Menu Amplification With New Limited Time Only ‘Features’
Hickory Tavern has become the Carolinas’ official test kitchen. Nationally recognized and regionally revered, the brand keeps dreaming up and delivering fresh culinary creations for its new and tenured fans with it’s limited time only “Features” menu, now in its third iteration.
3) Thirteen by James Harden Brings in Chef from One of World’s Best Restaurants to Elevate Houston Dining Experience
Thirteen, the renowned Midtown Houston restaurant owned by NBA superstar James Harden, has recently undergone a stunning transformation. From the lavish decor to the centerpiece bar, the changes are sweeping and beautiful, but none are having a greater impact than the exquisite new dishes meticulously crafted by its award-winning international chef, Sidd Cadena.
4) Perkins American Food Co. Sizzles up Summer With New Decked Out Double Burgers
Perkins American Food Co., the vintage fresh brand that serves up American classics crafted for the guests of today, is doubling up on great taste with their decked out and over-the-top burger lineup. Visit Perkins to sink your teeth into one of four new juicy burgers including the new Bacon Avocado Crunch Double Burger, plus the Classic Double Cheeseburger, Breakfast Double Burger, and the BBQ Tangler Double Burger.
5) Raise a Glass to Support American Heroes at The Rustic in July
This July, The Rustic invites patrons to make a meaningful impact with its “Celebrate with Purpose” campaign, a month-long initiative to support the PTSD Foundation of America, an organization that provides hope and healing to combat veterans and their families. In collaboration with renowned beverage brands Anheuser-Busch, Katz Coffee and Beam Suntory, The Rustic is offering special promotions at all locations.
6) Huey Magoo’s Now Open In Flowood, Mississippi
Huey Magoo’s Flowood is the 65th restaurant opening company-wide spanning 12 states, with hundreds more franchises currently sold in 13 states. This is the fourth of 20 Huey Magoo’s locations, joining McComb, Pearl and Brookhaven, that will be opening throughout the state of Mississippi and Alabama under franchisee Buddy Powell, Stacy Powell, their daughter Kristi Orr and Director of Operations Aaron Jenkins.
7) Nick the Greek Opens in Downtown San Francisco
The fast-growing brand’s newest restaurant is located in downtown San Francisco’s Metreon shopping mall and is owned and operated by the Fanourgiakis Brothers franchise group, which owns four existing Nick the Greek locations throughout the Bay Area. The experienced multi-brand franchise group has development rights for the city of San Francisco and plans to open three additional Nick the Greek locations across the city.
8) Pikes Peak Lemonade Announces First Franchise Sale
Pikes Peak Lemonade, known for its flavorful and creative lemonade concoctions and Instagrammable beverage experience, has just announced the sale of its first franchise unit to franchise partner Matt Cooke. The new franchise will operate as a mobile model, serving communities in and around Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware.
9) Believe the Hype! Red Lobster and Flavor Flav Cook Up Epic New Meal Collab
During Crabfest, Flavor Flav made it known to the world that Red Lobster is here to stay, and now the duo is teaming up once again to bring guests nationwide an epic meal collab. For a limited time, guests can sink their claws into Flavor Fav’s signature meal – Flavor Flav’s Faves.
10) BOBAROMA: Transforming Canada’s Boba Tea Scene Starting in Sarnia
Crafted by Mindful Design Consulting, Bobaroma’s interior reflects the vibrant essence of its menu offerings. The design boasts a modern aesthetic with a clean backdrop of neutral colors, accentuated by a striking accent wall that bursts with bold hues and intricate details. The integration of wood slats throughout the ceiling, front counter, and walls infuses natural warmth, creating a visually engaging and dynamic atmosphere despite the store’s compact size.
