Texas Restaurants Newswire

KFC opens a Texas restaurant to test ideas for reclaiming its fried chicken crown

KFC has been taking a licking from fried chicken rivals like Raising Cane's, but the global fast-food chain has a plan to return to the top of the U.S. pecking order. The Kentucky-born brand opened a new restaurant in McKinney, Texas, on Thursday to …

KFC opens a Texas restaurant to test ideas for reclaiming its fried chicken crown

The Hard Truth About Why The Vegan Restaurants We Love Keep Closing

“So many favorite restaurants just closed,” says vegan cookbook author and restaurateur Isa Chandra Moskowitz. Why is it happening? And is your favorite place on the list? Pray 4 Me. That’s the name of the signature vegan burger by Souley Vegan chef-owner …

New Restaurant Planned for Old Binghamton KFC Site

The Binghamton West Side building that had been the home of a KFC restaurant for decades is expected to have a new owner soon. The Kentucky Fried Chicken store at 237 Main Street abruptly closed Monday after operating at the location for 56 years. VIDEO …

Del Mar College students compete against professional chefs at Texas Food Championship

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Five Del Mar College culinary teams are preparing to compete against seasoned professional chefs at the Texas Food Championship this weekend in Corpus Christi. The students will face off in categories ranging from seafood to …

Pour your own beer and bourbon at new Eastport restaurant

A popular craft kitchen and self-pour tap wall restaurant is set to open its doors next month in The Villages’ new Eastport Town Center. Oak & Stone will officially open Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7016 Central Lake Drive. The opening marks the brand’s first …

Muslims in Texas are disillusioned as GOP ramps up anti-Islam rhetoric

From left: Texas Tribune newsletter writer Yasmeen Khalifa speaks with Abdullah Antepli, Mohamed Hussein and Zeeshan Hafeez during a panel discussion at The Texas Tribune Festival 2026 on Thursday. Credit: Texas Tribune / Jacob Lujan Mohamed Hussein …

5 Cars for Coastal Texas Road Trips

Coastal Texas road trips can combine long highway stretches, warm weather, sudden rain, beach destinations, and plenty of luggage or outdoor gear. The right vehicle should provide comfortable seating, useful cargo space, dependable climate control, and …

Inside KFC’s ‘Open House,’ the Restaurant Built to Win America Back

KFC’s Kentucky Fried comeback is coming to life in the U.S. On September 27, the legacy brand will unveil its newest restaurant concept in McKinney, Texas. Dubbed “Open House,” it’s a place to serve guests, experiment with new approaches, and identify what …

RealSource Group Negotiates $5.8M Sale of Restaurant Building in Richmond, Texas

3RICHMOND, TEXAS — California-based brokerage firm RealSource Group has negotiated the $5.8 million sale of a 3,072-square-foot restaurant building in Richmond, a southwestern suburb of Houston. Shake Shack occupies the newly constructed building, which is …

KFC tests breakfast and table service at new restaurant

KFC is offering up table service at an experimental new restaurant, complete with breakfast and premium drinks including iced lattes and milkshakes. The new format, called “Open House,” is designed to show off and test various aspects of KFC’s overarching …

Trill Burgers to Open Fourth Houston Restaurant

Trill Burgers, co-founded by rapper and entrepreneur Bun B, will open its fourth Houston-area restaurant at 7616 Westheimer Road on Friday, Sept. 25. Located just west of the Galleria, the Westheimer store will be the first Trill Burgers location with late …

Shreveport-based taco restaurant to open near River Ranch

A Shreveport-based taco restaurant will move into the former Super Chix space near River Ranch next spring. Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos, which has locations in Shreveport and Bossier City, has applied for a building permit with Lafayette Consolidated …

Stoner’s Pizza Joint Announces Second Central Texas Location in Killeen

KSSM-FM KSSM-FMWho doesn’t love a good pizza? That’s a question because everyone loves pizza! So, when I heard Stoner’s Pizza Joint could possibly be coming to Killeen, I was super excited. Foodies Notice Big Changes Coming to the Central Texas Pizza Scene …

Texas Pizza Chain Unveils Full Dr Pepper Menu for Gamedays

Well it's football season and a pizza pickup on gameday is always a good choice in a pinch. Good news for soda lovers, you can now eat several Dr Pepper items. Today I learned about a pizza chain called Round Table Pizza. They're MASSIVE on the …

CAUGHT ON CAM: West El Paso restaurant robbed; safe taken, $2.5K stolen

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A weekend break-in at a West El Paso restaurant lasted just 12 minutes but ended with a thief making off with more than $2,500, according to the owner. Mesa Street Grill shared surveillance video of the burglary on social …

KFC is opening a Texas test restaurant with breakfast and boba drinks to reclaim lost ground

On the service side, Open House will offer table service alongside self-order kiosks, dual drive-thru lanes, a dedicated mobile pickup lane, and both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu also features a mix-and-match sauce approach — with options including …

What It’s Like to Stay at This Historic (and Possibly Haunted) North Texas Hotel

Named for three brothers who established a mercantile on the town square in Granbury, about forty miles southwest of Fort Worth, the historic Nutt House Hotel was nearly destroyed in a 2023 fire, which engulfed the roof and second story of the 1893 …

New restaurant on Aiken's Southside is serving classic and boneless chicken wings in 12 flavors

AIKEN — A new restaurant that features chicken wings on its menu recently opened for business on the Southside. Wingstop made its debut Sept. 22 in the South Park shopping center on Whiskey Road. The eatery’s hours of operation are 10 a.m. to midnight …

US Presidential Culinary Museum Chef Stormy Mongiello Connects White House State Dinner to GLOW Academy

Stormy Mongiello connects Sarah Childress Polk, White House State Dinner history and women’s leadership with students at Wilmington’s GLOW Academy. WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald J. …

TWO BERG HOSPITALITY STEAKHOUSES NAMED AMONG HOUSTON’S BEST BY MODERN LUXURY

B&B Butchers and Turner’s Cut secure top steakhouse rankings, marking a standout year for Berg Hospitality. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two Berg Hospitality Group concepts have been named among the …

Oakland Village Approved: 85,000 SF Shopping Village Coming to Oakland, Florida

Rooftop dining, shaded courtyards and golf-cart-friendly design are coming to SR-50 as early leasing opens for restaurant, retail and medical tenants. OAKLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oakland Town Center, LLC has …

What to See at WEFTEC 2026: Green Steel Environmental Returns with Full-Scale Pilot Results at Booth #7946

Ahead of show's Sep 28 exhibit hall opening in New Orleans, the Boulder, Colorado cleantech company is previewing new performance data and product walk-throughs BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the …

Branded Hospitality Media Heads to FSTEC 2026 with Live Podcast Studio and Cocktails & Connections

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Branded Hospitality Media announces its participation in FS/TEC 2026, taking place September 23–25 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, …

The Holistic Kids Bring 'Real Food' Message to 400+ Students at Metea Valley High, Linking Nutrition to Mental Health

Teen health advocates Abdullah, Zain, Emaad, and Qasim Ansari lead an interactive presentation on food, mental wellness, and healthy choices for students. AURORA, IL, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Holistic Kids, the …

Vox Nutrition Achieves Record-Setting Production Milestones Across Q3

Leading contract manufacturer delivers over 332 million capsules and 5.6 million bottled units across a historic three-month operational run SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vox Nutrition, a premier private …

First National Capital Provides $22 Million to Fund Blue-Chip Contract Expansion for Packaging and Printing Manufacturer

Fulfilling the growth contract meant a $22 million investment by a company operating with thin debt service coverage and limited liquidity availability IRVINE , CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First National Capital …

New Doctor Fish Experience Opens at Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatari-kan on the Shores of Lake Ashi

Just 70 minutes from Tokyo, Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatari-kan introduces a new Doctor Fish experience at Lake Ashi, a scenic destination near Mount Fuji. SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hakone and Lake Ashi: …

FreightPOP Launches MCP Server for AI-Assistant Freight Quoting, Booking and Tracking

AI assistants can now interact with live shipping and warehouse workflows, from rate shopping and booking to tracking and inventory checks. LAKE FOREST, CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FreightPOP, an AI supply chain …

City of Trenton Approves New 2027 Community Banner Designs

Sponsor-funded program will refresh Trenton streetscapes with city landmarks, school spirit, riverfront identity and recognition for local supporters. TRENTON, MI, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Trenton Downtown Development …

Pre-Clinical Study Finds Nanokinetics® Nanoemulsions Deliver Up to 19X Greater Absorption Than an Oil Solution

Pharmacokinetic comparison of liquid and powdered Δ8-THC nanoemulsions against an MCT-oil control is in press at AAPS PharmSciTech. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MIAMI, FL - Nanokinetics®, a division of …

Perkins Named to Inaugural Top 10 Franchise Brands in Full-Service Restaurants by Entrepreneur

Recognized for proven franchise model, consumer trust leadership, and continued innovation in family dining category ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery has been named one of the top …

Malaysian YouTuber Changyong Named 2026 Tainan Tourism Ambassador Inviting Malaysians to Discover the City The Chill Way

KUALA LUMPUR, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From street food and night markets to retro neighborhoods and centuries-old temples, the Malaysian content creator explores the lesser-seen side of Tainan Malaysian …

E2open Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Transportation Management Systems

E2open helps transportation teams connect planning, execution, visibility, optimization, and settlement across regions, modes, and carriers. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- E2open, part of the WiseTech Global Group ( …

What’s Really in the Avocado Oil Process? De La Rosa Puts the Focus on Solvent-Free Extraction

Discover De La Rosa’s mechanically extracted 100% Pure Avocado Oil for high-heat cooking up to 520°F. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- De La Rosa Real Foods & Vineyards is highlighting how its …

Galil Importing Corp Recalls Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning Due to Elevated Lead Levels

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos …

Deano’s Pasta Issue Allergy Alert on Undeclared Lobster in Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos …

Star Micronics showcases latest Hospitality and QSR Solutions at Hospitality Tech Expo 2026, Excel, London

STOKE MANDEVILLE, UNITED KINGDOM, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At Hospitality Tech Expo 2026 (29 - 30 September, Excel, London), international POS hardware solutions provider Star Micronics will exhibit its latest solutions for …

NEPTUNE’S BAR & GRILL RISES AGAIN ON MAIN STREET: PHILIP SIMONETTA ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING FOR OCTOBER 9, 2026

45 DAYS. ONE VISION. A COMPLETE REBUILD OF A MAIN STREET DESTINATION. DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After just 45 days of construction, renovation, licensing, inspections and preparation, Neptune’s …