Layne’s Chicken Fingers Ranked No. 366 on Entrepreneur’s 47th Annual Franchise 500

Restaurant News 1/27 1:20A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise earned a spot on the prestigious list following a year of record-breaking growth and franchisee success. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Layne s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “Born and Breaded”...

A New Favorite Winery on the Wine Road: CC Farms

Texas Wine Lover 1/27 12:52A Laurinda Thomas

As I think about writing this article, my thoughts are all over the place, as there is so much to say about the newest addition to my “local” wine area. I use the term local loosely because other than the one local winery in Abilene, it takes me...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Doubles Footprint, Welcomes 10 New Franchisees to the System in 2025 as It...

Restaurant News 1/26 1:21A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise grew its footprint by 110%, reaching the 40-unit mark, drove higher average unit volumes and continued developing elite franchisee support structures. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Layne s...

Get Your Tickets Now for the Wine Lovers Celebration Passport 2026

Texas Wine Lover 1/23 3:41A Jeff Cope

Love is in the air, wine is in your glass, and the Texas Hill Country is calling. From January 26 through February 27, 2026, the Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s)  Wine Lovers Celebration invites you to explore more than 55 participating...

Texas Hill Country Wine Weekend Itinerary for First Timers

Texas Wine Lover 1/21 8:00A Gus Hall

This guide is for 21+ visitors (legal drinking age in the U.S.). Texas Hill Country is one of those places where a weekend can feel full without feeling packed. The secret is pacing: fewer stops, more time to actually sit down, snack, talk, and...

Small, But Many: A Texas Gulf Coast Wine Growers’ Perspective

Texas Wine Lover 1/16 5:11A Jeff Cope

By James Kasparek Vineyards in the Texas Gulf Coast region are small, but many. These small growers form the backbone of the largest white grape variety grown in Texas, Blanc du Bois, which is...

J. Alexander’s Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening

Restaurant News 1/15 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit Plano, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  J. Alexander’s , the premier dining destination known for its wood-fired cuisine, handcrafted...

A Night of Champions: Texas Wine Shines at the San Antonio Champion Wine Auction

Texas Wine Lover 1/13 12:52A Robin English-Bircher

For 15 years, the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo has held wine events to raise money for S.A.L.E. (San Antonio Livestock Exposition). As has become tradition, the rodeo recently held the Champion Wine Auction to celebrate the winning wineries...

The Wine Society of Texas Announces 2026 Scholarship Program

Texas Wine Lover 1/8 10:29P Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST) is pleased to announce that it will provide up to $11,000 in scholarships to worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education,...

How Texas Wineries Compete with Global Wine Destinations

Texas Wine Lover 1/8 10:23P Gus Hall

It may come as a surprise to those just starting off in American viticulture, but Texas is one of the biggest and best wine producers in the U.S. Though it s principally known for being a rough-and-ready state with a history of rodeo, farming,...

Oak & Stone to Open First Texas Location in McKinney Spring 2026

Crave DFW 1/7 4:17A Steven Doyle

Oak & Stone , the elevated American restaurant known for bold flavors, genuine hospitality, and its self-pour tap wall experience , will make its Texas debut in McKinney in Spring 2026. The restaurant...

Starry Night Farms Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 1/6 7:48A Jeff Cope

Farming wine grapes along the Texas Gulf Coast takes equal parts optimism, grit, and a willingness to learn the hard way, just as farming wine grapes in the Texas High Plains does. Those qualities define Starry Night Farms in Industry, Texas....

Wray Executive Search Announces Leadership Transition as Kevin Stockslager and Ray Kelley Assume...

Restaurant News 1/5 12:00A RestaurantNews.com

Tampa, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Wray Executive Search , the leader in restaurant, franchise, foodservice, and hospitality retained executive search, today announced a planned leadership transition designed to support long-term continuity and...

Wine: It’s All About the Experience

Texas Wine Lover 12/31 2:36A Jeff Cope

Wine is rarely just about what’s in the glass. When you step into a winery, sit down for a tasting, and share a bottle with friends or family, the experience surrounding the wine often matters just as...

Blue Mint Thai Launches National Franchise Expansion with Franchise Marketing Systems, Backed by...

Restaurant News 12/30 5:20A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Blue Mint Thai & Asian Cuisine ®, an award-winning, veteran-owned restaurant brand headquartered in North Texas, announced the launch of its national franchise expansion in partnership with Franchise...