Mexican Sugar, Effin Egg, and Mo’ Bettahs lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending December 22, 2024.
1) Mexican Sugar Opens in Houston
Award-winning restaurant to serve up fresh flavors, small batch cocktails, and immersive tequila experiences.
2) Effin Egg Cracking Its First Location in Detroit, MI!
Breakfast lovers throughout Detroit, MI have a reason to celebrate this week because Effin Egg, the Atlanta based fast casual craft breakfast sandwich & burrito concept has opened.
3) Mo’ Bettahs Celebrates 60th Location with New Nampa Opening
From Katsu Chicken and Kalua Pig to classic sides like macaroni salad and steamed rice, Mo’ Bettahs is dedicated to serving an authentic Hawaiian-style experience.
4) Bobby Rusnak: A Pillar of Leadership and Resilience at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Rusnak oversees 15 locations across Colorado, balancing ownership of his stores with responsibilities as an Area Director. This includes guiding franchisees in stabilizing operations and adhering to the high standards Dickey’s is known for.
5) From Medical Field to Barbecue Pit: Amanda Babb’s Transition to Franchise Ownership
Amanda Babb’s journey from a successful career as a physician assistant to a thriving Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee in Mandan, North Dakota, highlights the power of bold career moves and entrepreneurial spirit.
6) Tim Davis and Family Build a Legacy with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in North Branch, Minnesota
Tim Davis, a seasoned entrepreneur, has turned his family into a powerhouse team at the North Branch Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
7) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Conquers New Peaks With Colorado Springs Debut
Leading family-style pizza chain boosts Colorado presence with second Centennial State location.
8) Happy Joe’s Signals Triumphant Return to Fargo
The Happy Joe’s Fargo opening is the latest step in the company’s continued growth across the South and Midwest – covering Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, Nevada and North Dakota – reflecting the nation’s continued demand for Happy Joe’s unique pizza options.
9) Virginia Franchisee Secures Real Estate, Set to Open in the First Quarter of 2025
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise with nearly 20 restaurants open across the U.S. and another 226 sold, will be opening in Warrenton, Virginia, next year.
10) Toni Espinoza Exemplifies Success as a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchisee
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit proudly celebrates the extraordinary journey of franchisee Toni Espinoza, whose dedication, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit have turned challenges into thriving successes in Fort Stockton and Big Spring, Texas.
