Southern Chicks, German Doner Kebab, Mountain Mike’s Pizza lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending June 22, 2025.
1) Southern Chicks Baton Rouge Grand Opening Draws Fans, Foodies, and Local Press
Southern Chicks Café & Daiquiris marked a major milestone this May with the grand opening of its newest location – and the first under the brand’s franchise banner – in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
2) Get Ready, Centereach! German Doner Kebab is Opening This June
German Doner Kebab (GDK), the internationally loved premium QSR brand famous for its delicious, high-quality kebabs, is bringing its bold flavors to Centereach.
3) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands Greater Sacramento Presence With New Roseville Restaurant
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, has opened its third Roseville location, further solidifying the brand’s stronghold in the greater Sacramento region, where it operates nearly 60 locations.
4) Huddle House Franchise Celebrates Grand Opening of Laredo, Texas Restaurant
The new location marks the first Huddle House for Laredo and the 21st Huddle House location for Texas. In the coming years, Huddle House will double its footprint in the Lone Star state with a 20-unit agreement signed for the Houston-metropolitan-area.
5) Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Announces Leadership Promotions and New Additions to Support Growth and Excellence
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, a North Texas institution known for its authentic, hickory-smoked barbecue and community-first approach, has announced key leadership promotions and additions designed to fuel the brand’s continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
6) Golden Corral’s Fourth Location in Puerto Rico Now Open
America’s leading buffet and grill expands presence on the island with the opening of Bayamón location.
7) Strickland’s Ice Cream Celebrates One Year of Sweet Success in Costa Mesa
The unique ice cream concept, originally from Ohio, is making its mark in Orange County with small-batch rotating flavors made using machines from the 1930s.
8) ‘Pull Up’ to Krystal For Serious Summer Savings – and New BBQ Pulled Pork
Krystal is bringing big barbecue energy and even bigger value to summer, with a season-long lineup of craveable deals designed to satisfy guests without stretching wallets.
9) Bread & Vine Expands Nationally with Bold Franchise Rollout and Uncompromising Culinary Vision
Founded by hospitality veteran Eric Bonnetain and fine wine expert Monique Bonnetain, Bread & Vine is quickly becoming a rising star in the U.S. culinary landscape.
10) Oui, Oui! La Madeleine Launches ‘Summer of Salade Samplers’
French-inspired bakery and café la Madeleine celebrates the “Summer of Salade Samplers,” with the launch of fresh, seasonal offerings that include three new salades for mixing and matching, plus four Refresher beverages and a delectable Brioche BLT, all perfect for warm-weather dining.