The Straw: Modern Milkshakes, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, and Krystal lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending January 26, 2025.
1) The Straw: Modern Milkshakes Rolls Out National Franchise Expansion, Bringing its Award-Winning Shakes to New Markets
The nationally acclaimed milkshake brand is offering a franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs nationwide, initially focusing on West Coast expansion.
2) Ono Hawaiian BBQ Brings Aloha to Lancaster
This opening marks the restaurant’s first location in the Antelope Valley, bringing fresh flavors to a new community.
3) Krystal’s Market Makeover: A Bold Reimaging of Six Restaurants in Albany, GA
The brand has remodeled six restaurants across Albany, GA and nearby areas, marking a significant investment in its future while staying true to its Southern roots.
4) Grand Opening of Pearland Paris Baguette Café on February 3rd as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Space
The bakery café concept with over 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in the US & Canada. With over 200 bakery cafés open in North America and more in development, they are building a strong presence.
5) WingsUp! Flies South: Canada’s Favorite Chicken Wings Now in Texas and Florida
Known for its fresh, never-frozen chicken wings and an irresistible lineup of bold flavors – like Texas Tequila, Honey Garlic, and Lemon Pepper – WingsUp! is set to take the U.S. food scene by storm.
6) First Utah Layne’s Chicken Fingers Location Set to Celebrate Grand Opening in Clearfield on January 25th
The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise with 20 restaurants open across the U.S. and another 226 sold, celebrated its first opening in Utah with a location in Clearfield.
7) Taziki’s Wraps Up Innovative 2024, Dives Into Fresh 2025
From record-breaking expansion and innovative menu offerings to meaningful philanthropic efforts, Taziki’s demonstrated in 2024 that its commitment to hospitality and quality food continues to make a lasting impact on customers nationwide.
8) Sixty Vines Brings a Taste of Wine Country to Fort Lauderdale
Sixty Vines, the restaurant known for transporting guests to wine country, is set to make its Fort Lauderdale debut in March.
9) Tamale Co. Announces Exciting Expansion To College Park And At Home
Central Florida’s popular Mexican street food brand grow both their business and family with the arrival of new restaurant and new baby this spring.
10) Toastique Marks Exciting NYC Expansion With Opening of First Manhattan Location in 2025
Toastique has garnered national acclaim for its fresh and artistic approach to crafting exquisite food grounded in paying homage to the natural beauty and simplicity found in responsibly sourced ingredients.