J. Alexander’s, Teriyaki Madness, and JINYA Ramen Bar lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending January 12, 2025.
1) J. Alexander’s is Bringing its Signature Dining Experience to New Jersey
J. Alexander’s, the premier dining restaurant known for its exceptional steaks, fresh seafood and signature dishes, is set to debut its first New Jersey restaurant this spring.
2) Teriyaki Madness To Expand in Ohio, Bringing Big Bowls and Bigger Flavors to Multiple Metro Areas
The teriyaki shop franchise is continuing to grow its presence in Ohio with plans to expand in the Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland metro areas.
3) JINYA Ramen Bar Opens New Location in Charleston
Real ramen culture is expanding in South Carolina with the highly anticipated upcoming winter opening of JINYA Ramen Bar’s second location in the state.
4) Grand Opening of Paris Baguette Phoenix on January 11th as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Franchise Space
Paris Baguette is looking to the 1,000-unit mark in the U.S. by 2030 and working to expand through meaningful partnerships with local entrepreneurs who show a genuine interest in uniting their neighbors through connections over fresh baked goods and artisan coffee beverages.
5) Boba Tea Franchise Boba Cucue Expands to Anchorage and Charlotte
This fast-casual boba tea franchise, celebrated for its whimsical atmosphere, creative boba drinks, tasty snacks, and adorable desserts, is ready to bring the Boba Cucue experience to even more communities.
6) Ryan Vasquez Brings New Energy to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Peoria, AZ
Local entrepreneur revives franchise location with a focus on quality, community, and strategic partnerships.
7) Woody’s Bar-B-Q Welcomes New Owners to its Green Cove Springs Location
Long-time patrons – Marissa and Phil Vetter – take the helm at popular Clay County BBQ restaurant.
8) Cracker Barrel Heats Up the New Year with Flavorful New Menu Additions, Returning Fan Favorites at an Unbeatable Value
From all-new Crispy Tender Dippers with a special take on classic Nashville Hot Sauce to breakfast and dinner options at an everyday value, Cracker Barrel is bringing a crave-worthy taste of country this winter.
9) Tom Eggerud, Dickey’s Franchisee in Eagan, MN, Celebrates 14 Years of Success, Community Impact, and Catering Excellence
Over the past decade, Tom has transformed his single location into a thriving business, focusing on catering and building strong community ties.
10) Sammy’s Sliders Prepares for a Breakout Year with Bold Plans for 2025
After a successful opening of its second location, and the planning for their third location, the brand has officially entered the franchising arena with plans to grow strategically in the Southeast region.