Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Twin Peaks, and Pepper Lunch lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending March 23, 2025.
1) Dickey’s Barbecue Grand Opening Weekend in Rancho Cucamonga
Dickey’s celebrated the grand opening of its Rancho Cucamonga location with an action-packed weekend full of special deals, fun events and amazing prizes.
2) Twin Peaks Opens New Lodge in Algonquin, Illinois
Known for its 29-degree draft beer, made-from-scratch kitchen and unbeatable game-day environment, this marks Twin Peaks’ fourth location in Illinois and the 116th lodge across the U.S. and Mexico.
3) Pepper Lunch Coming Soon to Hawaii with Three Locations Set to Open in the Next 12 Months
Local residents Sean and Nari Uezu to open the first three of ten Pepper Lunch restaurants in Honolulu.
4) Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Unleashes New “Fresh Picks // Bold Flavors” Limited-Time Menu Offering
From indulgent, smokey appetizers to hearty entrees and sweet, Southern-inspired treats, Lucille’s new lineup showcases fresh ingredients with bold, mouthwatering flavors that bring a new twist to classic favorites.
5) Nathan’s Famous Announces Opening of Rock Hill, SC Franchised Location Featuring New Free-Standing Restaurant Design
The location features the Nathan’s new free-standing restaurant design and its full menu including the brand’s proprietary southern tempura batter and hand-dipped chicken menu, fresh Angus burgers, world-famous hot dogs and fries, and even deep-fried ripper dogs.
6) Dog Haus Expands National Footprint with New Franchise Locations in Ohio and Arkansas
Dog Haus, the renowned brand known for its gourmet burgers, brats and brews, is bringing its one-of-a-kind dining into new markets.
7) Rooster & Rice Expands to Costa Mesa: A New Hub for Healthy, Simple, and Delicious Eating
Known for its minimalist yet flavor-packed menu featuring Thai-style chicken rice (Khao Mun Gai), Rooster & Rice has cultivated a devoted following, proving that great food doesn’t need to be complicated – it just needs to be made right.
8) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Introduces Mountain-Sized Pizzas to Greater Green Bay Area With Bellevue Opening
The Bellevue restaurant is owned and operated by Mountain Mike’s franchisees Ranbir Shergill and Jasmeet Shergill, who have exclusive rights to develop at least two additional Mountain Mike’s locations in the Green Bay region along with an additional two units in Milwaukee.
9) Toastique Set To Expand to Laredo, TX in Spring of 2025
Opening in spring 2025, Toastique Laredo will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, smoothies, espresso, coffee, and grab-and-go options.
10) Let TooJay’s Do the Cooking this Passover
Whether you are hosting the Seder at home or dining out, TooJay’s Deli can take care of the traditional holiday meal, allowing you to spend more time with your loved ones.