2026 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/17 2:02A Jeff Cope

The results of this year’s  Decanter World Wine Awards  (DWWA) were released, revealing a global wine landscape that is more diverse, competitive and exciting than ever before. As the world s largest wine competition, DWWA offers a unique snapshot...

Home of Training Joins CHART as a New Silver Partner

Restaurant News 6/16 4:36A RestaurantNews.com

Westfield, NJ  ( RestaurantNews.com )  The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Home of Training ( HOT ), a leading provider of Learning Management Systems (LMS), compliance training, and...

Yum! Brands, Inc. Enters into Agreements to Sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion

Restaurant News 6/16 3:35A RestaurantNews.com

Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, to be Acquired by LongRange Capital; Pizza Hut in Mainland China to be Acquired by Yum China Holdings, Inc. in Separate Transactions Key highlights: Positions Yum! Brands for Long-Term Growth and Shareholder...

Restaurant Franchise News from Handel’s Ice Cream, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Konala, and More!

Restaurant News 6/16 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

The latest restaurant franchise news includes a multi-unit development agreement for Handel s Homemade Ice Cream to bring its premium, made-on-site ice cream and rotating seasonal flavors to the Chicago metropolitan market. In Sunset Valley,...

Meredith Reed Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 6/16 12:57A Jeff Cope

Some winemakers start their career in another field and then discover the wine industry, which leads them down a different path. Meredith Reed is someone who worked in the healthcare field, but once she discovered the wine industry, it was the...

Popping Yolk Cafe and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 6/15 12:53A RestaurantNews.com

Popping Yolk Cafe, Handel s Ice Cream, White Castle, Downtown Flavortown, and Nothing Bundt Cakes lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending June 14, 2026.   1) Popping Yolk Cafe Expands California Footprint with New Franchise...

Alberta, Get Ready! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Arrives in Style at West Edmonton Mall June 26

Restaurant News 6/12 7:04A RestaurantNews.com

Canada s fastest-growing barbecue concept enters West Edmonton Mall for the first time with grand opening celebration featuring giveaways, discounts and award-winning barbecue Edmonton, Alberta  ( RestaurantNews.com )  The ultimate shopping fuel...

la Madeleine Welcomes Summer with Fresh Salads, Croissant Croutons and Strawberry Sweets

Restaurant News 6/11 10:26A RestaurantNews.com

Protein Bowl Seasonal collection features balsamic-marinated chicken, fresh strawberries and new French-inspired favorites Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  la Madeleine is welcoming summer with a new collection of seasonal salads and...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with Sweet Summer Favorites

Restaurant News 6/11 9:05A RestaurantNews.com

Patriotic Decorated Cake America s No. 1 favorite brand is serving up JOY with America s Birthday Cake, patriotic treats and fan-favorite flavors Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Nothing Bundt Cakes is making it easy to share something sweet...

Grapevine, Texas: A Summer Destination for Grown-Up Getaways

Texas Wine Lover 6/11 2:47A Jeff Cope

Press Release Grapevine is the ideal destination in North Texas for refreshing adult getaways and day trips this summer. Located on the shores of Lake Grapevine and home to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, this Vintage Texas destination...

Papa Murphy’s Launches “Summer Selects” Pizza Deals to Make Summer Meals Easy, Delicious and...

Restaurant News 6/8 2:14A RestaurantNews.com

Starting in June, guests can grab select oven-ready pizzas for $8.99* and enjoy fresh-from-the-oven pizza nights all summer long. Vancouver, WA  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Papa Murphy s Take n Bake Pizza is helping families and pizza lovers keep...

Fork to Fit Kitchen Signs First Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement for Four San Antonio Locations

Restaurant News 6/6 2:08A RestaurantNews.com

Fork to Fit Kitchen Co-Founders Alex Velasco and Jose Guerra Health-focused restaurant brand sees path to 2,500 to 3,500 locations nationwide as franchise expansion accelerates McAllen, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Fork to Fit Kitchen , the...

2026 Pacific Rim Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/5 1:45A Jeff Cope

The Pacific Rim International Wine Competition was founded in 1985 by a group of winemakers, vintners, and educators passionate about making great wines accessible to the public. The Pacific Rim Competition took place at the historic National...

5th Annual Texas Wine Auction Weekend Raises Over $300,000 for Mental Health and Texas Wine Industry...

Texas Wine Lover 6/4 2:45A Jeff Cope

Photo Credit: Stacy Lorraine Photography Press Release The Texas Wine Auction Foundation celebrated a successful 5th Annual Texas Wine Auction Weekend on May 1–2 at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa , bringing together more than 300 guests,...

Logan’s Roadhouse Tests THC-Infused Cocktails in Texas

Restaurant News 6/3 2:57A RestaurantNews.com

Three new hemp-derived beverages debut in Texas, with a tasting flight event June 8 Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Logan s Roadhouse is expanding its beverage lineup in Texas with the introduction of three THC-infused cocktails, offering...