Restaurant & Bar News

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its first quarter ended August 1, 2026. For the three months: Net sales were $331 million; Gross margin was 35%, reflecting the effects of elevated input costs; Earnings per share were $.50 and; Cash was $107 million after the payment of a $304 million special dividend ($3.25 per share) on July 30, 2026. “Our first quarter Net Sales were negatively impacted by consumer sentiment and tariff...

EUGENE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hinman Vineyards, one of Oregon’s pioneering wineries, along with Tior, its premium, limited-production label, have partnered with Banville Wine Merchants for distribution in Oregon. The partnership marks a significant step for the Hinman family during their first full season back at the helm of the winery they originally founded in 1979. By joining forces with Banville, Hinman and Tior ensure their portfolios will be deeply represented in their own Pacific Northw...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced that it has integrated OpenAI’s GPT-Live-1 into two of its AI-powered business tools: Yelp Host, its voice AI solution for restaurants, and Hatch, its AI communication platform for service businesses. Yelp Host and Hatch are among the first solutions to deploy GPT-Live-1, OpenAI's latest voice model featuring a full-duplex voice architecture, which enables conver...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halloween in Springfield is taking over Jack in the Box. Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) is teaming up with The Simpsons to bring the iconic Treehouse of Horror specials from the screen to the drive-thru with a limited-time lineup featuring Krusty-inspired burgers, Forbidden D’oh!nut Holes, an all-new Spooky Simpsons Sauce, six special-edition glow-in-the-dark cups and custom packaging that brings Jack Box into the twisted world of Treehouse of Horror. Meet the Munchi...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caesars Palace is welcoming one of the best bars in the world this fall in tandem with the resort’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Known for its outstanding mixology, carefully selected ingredients and clever presentation, SIPS Drinkery House will take over VISTA Cocktail Lounge from Oct. 31 through Dec. 31 and give guests the sip of a lifetime. Based in Barcelona’s famed Eixample neighborhood, SIPS is “an experience full of technique, creativity and no barriers…” (C...

WYOMISSING, Pa. & COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs (“Hollywood Council Bluffs”) on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. CT. The new land-based casino is expected to open in 2028 and will replace the Company’s adjacent Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat casino when completed, pending customary regulatory approva...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inaugural West Midtown Restaurant Week runs Sept. 20-26, spotlighting 30+ Atlanta restaurants from Michelin stars to taco counters....

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SignatureFD, an integrated wealth management and financial advisory firm, today announced the launch of SignatureFRANCHISE, a specialized community designed to help franchise business owners coordinate the financial decisions they make across their businesses, personal wealth, and families. SignatureFRANCHISE is led by Kenton “Kenny” Loar, CFP®, who brings experience spanning wealth management, franchise finance, and operations. Over the course of his career, Loar has...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toast Changemakers Program Returns, Offering $150,000 in Grants to Restaurants Fighting Hunger...

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prodalim, a global leader in juice solutions and specialty ingredients, unveiled today a new brand identity reflecting the company's evolution and accelerated transformation into a global platform delivering high-value natural ingredients and tailored offerings for F&B companies worldwide. The new brand identity celebrates Prodalim's heritage while reflecting the company it has become: a trusted global partner offering a growing portfolio of ingredie...