WaBa Grill, We Sell Restaurants, and Chocolate Bash lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending March 2, 2025.
1) WaBa Grill To Expand in San Diego County With El Cajon Opening
The upcoming WaBa Grill restaurant will be an ideal destination for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the brand’s signature better-for-you bowls, plates, sides and more.
2) We Sell Restaurants Expands with Three New Franchise Locations in Arizona and Colorado
Local entrepreneurs to open the nation’s largest & only restaurant business broker franchise.
3) Chocolate Bash Expands Again: New Franchise Signed for Rancho Cucamonga, California
Since its founding, Chocolate Bash has grown into a worldwide sensation, bringing its signature blend of European and Middle Eastern-inspired chocolate treats to customers across the United States, Dubai, and Qatar.
4) Cannoli Kitchen Pizza Announces Continued Robust Growth Strategy for 2025
After successfully launching a brand expansion with new franchise agreements in 2024, the pizzeria company rolls out plans to keep the momentum going with new restaurants, more franchise agreements, enhanced location support and more.
5) Taco John’s Makes a Splash with the Return of Alaska Flounder Fish Tacos
Taco John’s is diving back into seafood with the return of its beloved Alaska Flounder Fish Tacos, available for a limited time.
6) Sixty Vines Brings Wine Country to Las Olas Boulevard
Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, the highly anticipated restaurant marks Sixty Vines’ third South Florida location, offering guests 60 wines on tap paired with vineyard-inspired dishes designed for sharing.
7) Kelly Operations Group Announces Acquisition of Craft Brewery Group
Rock Bottom, Gordon Biersch, Seven Bridges and Denver ChopHouse restaurant and breweries were included in the acquisition.
8) Golden Corral Introduces New ‘Golden Corral Favorites’ Concept
This new fast-casual concept offers a selection of the brand’s signature foods in a streamlined, quick-service format, delivering the same great flavors with added convenience.
9) Original ChopShop Fuels Juice Week with New Evergreen Juice and Exclusive Promotions
Fast-casual eatery hosts week-long celebration featuring new juice, in-app rewards and a social giveaway.
10) The James Beard Foundation Releases 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
The report is a nationwide study providing a data-driven look at the current state of independent restaurants and their outlook for 2025, examining factors from rising costs and labor challenges to shifting consumer behavior.
