The Big Biscuit, Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp, and la Madeleine lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending March 30, 2025.
1) The Big Biscuit Celebrates Oklahoma Expansion With New Restaurant Opening
The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, is officially open in Oklahoma City.
2) Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp Launches Franchise Model, Bringing Bayou Flavors to Untapped Markets Nationwide
The fast-casual franchise is gearing up to expand throughout the U.S., offering franchisees a proven operational blueprint and a one-of-a-kind Cajun drive-thru model.
3) la Madeleine Signs Deal To Reintroduce Classic Café to the Woodlands, Texas
Founded in Dallas in 1983, la Madeleine has since grown to nearly 100 locations across the United States and internationally, serving French cuisine made with simple, fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes.
4) Dickey’s Barbecue Announces Exciting New Location in Eau Claire, WI, With Food Truck on the Move
Local franchisees Mark Anderson and Dan Pekol bring authentic Texas-style BBQ to Eau Claire, offering in-store dining and food truck catering for events.
5) Houston TX Hot Chicken Spices Things up With Fourth California Location Opening in Bakersfield
With a menu that includes hot chicken sandwiches, tenders and more, HHC offers fresh (never frozen), all-natural, antibiotic-free and hormone-free food alongside an exciting and elevated service standard.
6) Teaspoon Fuels Explosive Growth with Three New Franchise Deals, Bringing More Boba to California and North Carolina
Teaspoon, the rapidly growing boba tea brand known for its out-of-this-world creations and unique flavor combinations, has announced the sale of three new franchise territories as it continues its expansion across the United States.
7) Haywire Rides Into Austin With Texas-Sized Hospitality
Haywire’s farm-to-fork menu delivers a modern cowboy experience, featuring locally sourced ingredients and heritage recipes from every corner of Texas.
8) Celebrating 30 Years of BIGGBY COFFEE: A Legacy of Growth and a Bright Future
The high-energy coffee franchise is celebrating three decades of growth with a nationwide party and looking forward to its continued impact as it supports people in building lives they love.
9) Dickey’s Barbecue Launches First of Three Locations in Collaboration with Gaubert Oil’s Go-Bears Food Marts
Dickey’s Barbecue, the, the legendary Texas barbecue chain known for its authentic “Legit. Texas. Barbecue.,” is thrilled to announce its partnership with Gaubert Oil and its wholly owned subsidiary, Go-Bears Food Marts, to bring the unmistakable flavors of Texas barbecue to even more Louisiana communities.
10) JINYA Holdings Debuts Saijo: An Immersive Japanese Dining Experience in Los Angeles
From the brand behind JINYA Ramen Bar and Robata, new 25-seat counter-style restaurant specializes in temaki and kushiyaki.