Pollo Tropical Owner Authentic Restaurant Brands Secures $325 Million Trimontium Investment
Pollo Tropical owner Authentic Restaurant Brands secures $325M from Trimontium to fund expansion and acquisitions, boosting its regional chain portfolio.
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Category: Food & Drink
Ramen del Barrio’s New Spot Draws Two-Hour Lines, Serves 690 Bowls a Day
Ramen del Barrio's new Austin spot draws two-hour waits. Chef Christopher Krinsky expands with carnitas tonkotsu, pozole ramen, and a full bar. Worth the queue.
Crown Restaurant Group Takes Its Cincinnati Chains Outside Their Home Market
Crown Restaurant Group expands from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio. Cofounders share growth lessons on employees, community, and adaptability.
Bartolotta Returns to Water Street With High Stakes, a European-Inspired Steakhouse Opening September 17
Bartolotta Restaurants opens High Stakes, a European-inspired steakhouse with premium beef and the Peacock Lounge on Water Street in downtown Milwaukee on September 17.
Dog Haus Rolls Out Comprehensive Menu Overhaul With 33 New or Reimagined Items
Dog Haus unveils a massive menu overhaul with 33 new or reimagined items, including a new grilled chicken category, the Hogfather hot dog, and new sharables.
Costco’s Smashable Monster Head Is Back, Filled With More Than a Pound of Gummy Body Parts
Costco now sells a giant chocolate Frankenstein's Monster head filled with gummy body parts, complete with a wooden mallet for smashing it open at $54.99.
Sonic’s Banana Pudding Shake Is Back, Bringing Banana Treats Along With It
Sonic brings back the Banana Pudding Shake and adds a Blast, Dirty Dr Pepper, and Cream Slush for a limited time.
Subway Debuts Hot Honey Signature Swicy Collection With Doritos Nachos and Two New Sandwiches
Subway debuts the Hot Honey Signature Swicy Collection with three sandwiches and Doritos nachos, available through October 26, 2026.
Taco Bell Tees Up Its First Golf Tournament, the Live Más Open, With Topgolf
Taco Bell and Topgolf team up for the Live Más Open, a celebrity golf tournament with fan qualifiers, purple jackets, and a chance to bring back a menu item.
Taco Bell’s New Golf Tournament Lets Fans Help Choose Which Discontinued Item Returns
Taco Bell's first-ever Live Más Open golf tournament lets fans compete to bring back a discontinued menu item in 2027. Qualify at Topgolf or online.