Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, Hot Head Burritos, and SUPER CHIX lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending June 8, 2025.
1) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Launches New Location in New Philadelphia, OH Walmart
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is making significant strides in expanding its presence across the United States with select sites inside Walmart stores.
2) Hot Head Burritos Expands in Indiana with New Bluffton Restaurant
This opening kicks off a series of launches on the horizon as Hot Head Burritos expands into high-traffic, strategic markets across the U.S., positioning the brand for accelerated growth nationwide.
3) SUPER CHIX Opens Its 6th Location in Georgia
Residents and businesses in the surrounding community, as well as travelers, have a new great choice for a fresh, superior-quality fast-casual lunch with healthy options, and dinner guests will discover a new quality eatery they can enjoy with family and friends.
4) FUSIAN Honors 15 Years with Weeklong National Sushi Day Celebration
FUSIAN, the Ohio-born fast-casual sushi restaurant known for reimagining sushi with a personalized, build-your-own approach, is marking its 15-year milestone with a five-day promotion that rolls right into the spirit of National Sushi Day.
5) Pepper Lunch Continues Growth Trajectory with Dallas and Northern California Expansions
Pepper Lunch has announced two franchise deals that continue the brand’s momentum as it now has nearly 100 units under commitment.
6) Chop Steakhouse & Bar Opens First U.S. Location, Bringing Elevated Culinary Craftsmanship to Coconut Grove
Set in the heart of one of Miami’s most dynamic neighborhoods, Chop offers a modern take on the classic steakhouse – delivering top-tier steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, standout offerings for brunch and happy hour and a social atmosphere with that unmistakable South Floridian flair.
7) Houston TX Hot Chicken Turns Up the Heat with Ohio Debut
With the backing of Savory Fund, HHC is positioned for even greater expansion in 2025 and beyond. The brand’s Buckeye State debut represents a powerful new chapter in HHC’s journey to redefine hot chicken.
8) Mike’s Hot Honey and The Greene Turtle Team Up for the Ultimate Hot Honey Summer
The Greene Turtle is kicking off summer with a “swicy” flavor collaboration, launching three limited-time menu items in partnership with Mike’s Hot Honey, the cult-favorite condiment known for its signature blend of sweetness and heat.
9) Savory Fund Acquires Bonrue Bakery – A Modern Patisserie Blending Culinary Mastery With Scalable Speed
Known for its Michelin-trained team and rapid, high-volume service, Bonrue is set to scale with the backing of Savory, which brings deep bakery roots and multi-unit expertise.
10) Angry Chickz Ignites the Heat in Elk Grove with Launch of First Location
This debut marks Angry Chickz’s first location in Elk Grove, its 27th in California and 30th system wide, further cementing the brand’s rapid expansion across the West Coast.