Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, and Golden Corral lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending December 1, 2024.
1) Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Spotlights Top Performers at Lee’s Family Reunion
This year’s event took it up a notch and hosted 270 Lee’s leaders, franchisees, business partners and their guests at Belterra Casino and Golf Resort to highlight the positive key changes across the brand and the continued goals of growth.
2) Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Rolls Out the Catering Red Carpet for a Festive Holiday Season!
Whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a large corporate event, Soulman’s offers a range of catering options that promise to delight your guests and make your holiday celebrations memorable.
3) Holiday Feast Without The Hassle: Golden Corral Brings Back Holiday Buffet, Holiday Meals To Go, and Seasonal Specials
This holiday season, Golden Corral is bringing the festive spirit to the endless buffet with the return of its guest favorite Holiday Buffet, featuring a delicious selection of carved proteins and beloved traditional sides.
4) Shawarma Press CEO Sawsan Abublan Selected as a Speaker at Fast Casual’s Executive Summit
Sawsan Abublan, Founder and CEO of Shawarma Press, the nation’s first authentic Shawarma franchise, was selected as a speaker at the Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Denver recently.
5) Miami-Based Restaurant Chain I Heart Fries Partners With Artist, Athlete, Activist, Celebrity Influencer Dylan Gonzalez
Together, this unique team launches an international franchise expansion restaurant concept: Flavors you’ll love with a whole new twist.
6) Chronic Tacos Introduces Wet Burrito to the Menu – A Bold New Way to Embrace the Taco Life
Now available at participating locations, customers can top any burrito with rich enchilada sauce and melted cheese, transforming their meal into a cheesy, saucy delight.
7) McDonald’s Launching McValue Platform in US Restaurants in 2025
New, everyday value menu will be available nationwide starting Jan. 7, featuring more fan-favorite items and even more ways to save.
8) America’s Best Restaurants’ Roadshow Hits 1800 Episodes Filmed
America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on independently-owned restaurants around the country, has achieved a significant milestone – 1800 episodes of its Roadshow filmed since beginning in summer 2021.
9) Dog Haus Brings Craft-Casual Creations to Saudi Arabia
The acclaimed craft-casual brand opened in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a major milestone as Jake Paul simultaneously prepares to introduce Dog Haus’ signature menu to the residents of Puerto Rico.
10) Savor the Season With Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice at The Big Biscuit
The Big Biscuit’s Gingerbread Pancakes capture the traditional flavor of gingerbread cookies, and the new Cinnamon Cream Cold Brew has guests sipping the sweetness of the season.
