Summit Grill Restaurant Group, Neighborhood Cafe, and Mountain Mike’s Pizza lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending December 15, 2024.
1) Summit Grill Restaurant Group Acquires Neighborhood Cafe, Preserving a Beloved Lee’s Summit Landmark and Its Legacy
In a move that underscores its commitment to tradition, community, and the ongoing growth of downtown Lee’s Summit, the locally owned Summit Grill Restaurant Group has acquired the historic Neighborhood Cafe.
2) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Introduces Mountain-Sized Pizzas and Legendary Crispy, Curly Pepperonis to Washington State
Leading family-style pizza chain enters ninth state and approaches 300 restaurants in operation.
3) Cheba Hut Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Location in Ontario, CA!
This expansion marks a significant milestone for the brand as it continues to grow and deliver its signature “Toasted” experience to more sandwich enthusiasts across the Golden State and beyond!
4) Charlamagne Tha God to Join Krystal for a Grand Opening in Orangeburg
Krystal, the original home of the slider in the South, is heating up the Palmetto State with the help of power couple Charlamagne Tha God – one of America’s most influential media personalities – and his business partner and wife, Jessica Gadsden-McKelvey.
5) Grand Opening of Paris Baguette Germantown on December 14th as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Franchise Space
Brothers John and Michael Canterino, set to open their first bakery café at 21040 Frederick Rd. Ste G, Germantown MD 20876.
6) Grand Opening of Paris Baguette Glen Ellyn on December 12th, Marking 200th Café in North America
Max Cangelosi, a multi-unit franchisee with the French-inspired bakery café franchise, will celebrate the milestone at 549 Roosevelt Rd in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
7) Happy Joe’s Brings Lollapalooza-Level Pizza Party Vibes to Kewanee
This will mark the brand’s eighth Prairie State restaurant, joining locations in Galena, Milan, Coal Valley, Aledo, Moline, East Moline and Rock Island.
8) Krystal Honors Its 90-Year Legacy by Bucking Modern Convention and Focusing on Old-School Service and Hospitality
SVP of Operations Amanda Hyde focuses on ‘People, Process and Purpose’ as iconic brand forges a comeback under parent company SPB Hospitality.
9) Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Opens Orem Restaurant Just in Time for the Holidays
Debut Beehive State location near BYU and Utah Valley to serve Chef Bobby Flay’s Unbeatable Burger Experience.
10) Grand Opening of Paris Baguette Springfield on December 14th as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Franchise Space
Euna Lee, local resident and first time business owner, set to open her first bakery café at 6811 Bland St, Springfield, VA 22150.
