Sunny Street Café, Off The Hook Restaurants, and Philly’s Best Steak Co., lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending June 1, 2025.
1) Sunny Street Café Breaks Ground on First Freestanding Location
The Marion restaurant will be the 23rd location systemwide and the second in Illinois, expanding Sunny Street’s footprint in the state and showcasing its momentum in mid-sized markets.
2) Off The Hook Restaurants Strengthens Leadership Team to Fuel Statewide Growth
As part of its ongoing strategy to expand operations and deepen its roots across Louisiana, Off The Hook Restaurants has announced three appointments: John Lush as chief operating officer, Bailey Richard as director of marketing, communications and compliance and Randy Gross as director of operations.
3) Philly’s Best Steak Co. Named Preferred Philly Steak of the Philadelphia Phillies
Philly’s Best has been operating in the greater Philadelphia area for nearly three decades, providing the highest quality steak product to restaurants around the country, including some of the most well-known cheesesteak shops in the city.
4) Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Invites Guests to Greektown
Fast casual brand with Unbeatable Burger Experience launches two new limited-time offers with chef-crafted creativity and flavor-forward fusion.
5) Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Unveils Transformed Rudisill Blvd Location
From the ground up, the restaurant has been transformed with a bold new look, refreshed layout, and updated branding that reflects Lee’s commitment to great food and a great experience.
6) Layne’s Chicken Fingers Celebrates Multiple Six-Figure Opening Weeks
With recent successes in Texas and Virginia, the booming chicken finger franchise is further solidifying its place as a key competitor – and standout investment opportunity – in the market.
7) Urban Bird Hot Chicken Celebrates 20th Location with Grand Opening in Sugar Land, Texas
This milestone marks a significant expansion for the Katy-based brand, which has rapidly grown across Texas since its inception in 2020.
8) BIGGBY COFFEE Kicks Off Summer with Fan-Favorite Flavors, Bold New Sips – and a Fresh New Look
From the nostalgic Campfire Latte to vibrant Red Bull mocktails, craveable Pretzel Minis, and a playful brand refresh, BIGGBY is brewing up flavor, energy, and feel-good vibes all season long.
9) Why Restaurant Operators Should Upgrade to a Smart Boiler System & Smart Locks
In the restaurant industry, efficiency and security are vital for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, protecting assets, controlling costs, and creating a more sustainable and reliable business model.
10) Curry Up Now to Give Away 1,000 Free Burritos at Flower Mound Grand Opening
One-of-a-kind street food concept to celebrate its launch with giveaways, live entertainment and more on June 7.