Thanksgiving Carryout Offers and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Thanksgiving Carryout Offers, Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, Top 100 Restaurants, Peach Cobbler Factory, and 2026 Dining Trends lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending November 23, 2025.

 

1) Restaurant Chains Offering Thanksgiving Meals for Carryout 2025
RestaurantNews.com has gathered a list of restaurant chains offering convenient Thanksgiving carryout and delivery options, allowing you to host a delicious holiday feast without the stress of cooking from scratch. These restaurants will be preparing full family meals and à la carte holiday favorites ready for your table.

 

2) Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day 2025
RestaurantNews.com has put together a detailed list of many of the restaurant chains open on Thanksgiving Day to serve your family and friends.

 

 

3) From Nostalgia To Now: Shakey’s Reimagines Its Flagship Restaurant For A New Era Of Connection
The iconic Shakey’s Pizza Parlor is honoring its 71-year legacy by unveiling its reimagined Culver City flagship, blending beloved nostalgia with modern charm, classic Mojo Potatoes, and freshly made pizza for a new era of family connection.

 

4) The Top 100 Restaurants for 2025
OpenTable just released its highly anticipated Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2025 list, revealing the most-booked dining destinations and showing that Chicago reigns supreme for sought-after spots and cozy charm.

 

5) The Peach Cobbler Factory Expands Into New Territory With First Two Oklahoma Locations
The Peach Cobbler Factory is officially expanding its cobbler empire by dropping its first two irresistible Oklahoma locations in Lawton and Tulsa, bringing warm cobblers, creamy banana puddings, and cheesecake-in-a-cup to a drive-thru near you.

 

6) OpenTable Reveals the Top Trends Set to Define Dining in 2026
OpenTable just revealed its 2026 Dining Trends Report, forecasting that Millennials will dine out the most, shared plates are out, and budget-savvy diners are making the 4 p.m. happy hour the new must-book reservation.

 

7) Shoney’s Is Open on Thanksgiving Day and Pumpkin Pie Is Free!
Shoney’s is saving the day this holiday by opening on Thanksgiving Day and serving up a massive All You Care To Eat Thanksgiving Feast that includes favorites like carved turkey and mashed potatoes, plus a FREE slice of Pumpkin Pie with purchase!

 

8) Nothing Bundt Cakes Spreads Holiday Joy and Cheer with Peppermint and Coconut Creations
Nothing Bundt Cakes is spreading major holiday cheer with the return of the fan-favorite Peppermint Chocolate Chip cake and the brand-new, limited-time Coconut Cream Snowflake flavor, available for festive gatherings nationwide.

 

9) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Oklahoma With Midwest City Opening
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, famous for its crispy, curly pepperoni and 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas, has officially made its Oklahoma debut with a new family-friendly restaurant in Midwest City featuring a full buffet and game area.

 

10) National Restaurant Association Unveils 2026 Culinary Forecast: Smash Burgers, Global Comfort, and Value Top the List
The National Restaurant Association just dropped its 2026 Culinary Forecast predicting that familiar smash burgers, creative global comfort foods, and deeply satisfying value options will dominate America’s menus in the coming year.

 

11) By the Fans, for the Fans: Taco Bell Launches the Fan Style Menu, Bringing Fan Creations Nationwide
Taco Bell has officially put the power in your hands by launching the new Fan Style Menu nationwide, featuring three ingenious fan-created items like the California Crunchwrap and Burrito Bliss, available only on the app and at kiosks.

 

12) Panera Bread Unveils “Panera RISE” Transformation Strategy to Reclaim Industry Leadership and Drive Growth
Panera Bread is preparing for a major glow-up with its new “Panera RISE” transformation strategy, which focuses on refreshing the menu with better ingredients, boosting value, and making the café experience an “everyday oasis” again.

 

13) The OISE Brand Expands Footprint in Southwest Florida with the Launch of OISE-Ushi in Cape Coral
Acclaimed Chef Brad Kilgore is igniting the Cape Coral dining scene with OISE-Ushi, a luxury sushi bar inside the new Escondido Lounge that serves up innovative Itameshi (Japanese-Italian) fusion hand rolls and signature dishes like the Unagi Roll.

 

14) The Taco Spot Celebrates Soft Openings of Three New Locations: Tucson, Provo, and Surprise
The Taco Spot is officially expanding its delicious empire by celebrating the soft openings of three new locations in Tucson, Provo, and Surprise, bringing its famous Birria Tacos and Birria Ramen to even more taco lovers.

 

15) Twin Hospitality Group to Acquire Eight Twin Peaks Franchise Locations in Florida
Twin Hospitality Group is making a massive $47 million move to acquire eight top-performing Twin Peaks franchise locations across key areas in Florida, including Davie, Naples, and Fort Myers.

 

16) Perkins American Food Co. Gears up for Busiest Pie Week of the Year
Perkins American Food Co. is gearing up for its busiest Pie Week with an irresistible selection of scratch-made classics like Pecan Pie and French Silk Pie, plus complete Holiday Turkey Dinner Family Meals perfect for Thanksgiving.

 

17) CRÚ Wine Bar & Bistro Appoints New Board of Directors to Guide Next Chapter of Growth
CRÚ Wine Bar & Bistro, famous for its sommelier-curated sips and modern American cuisine, has appointed a savvy new Board of Directors – including Certified Sommeliers – to guide its national expansion and enhance the guest dining experience.

 

18) Bonchon Signs Deal to Enter Puerto Rico in 2026
Bonchon, the global leader in Korean Fried Chicken, is bringing its signature hand-brushed, double-fried crispy wings and drumsticks to the Caribbean with a new six-unit expansion deal in Puerto Rico, starting in late 2026.

 

19) Bad Daddy’s Unwraps the Season’s Eatings with Holiday Menu
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is unwrapping its holiday menu from November 19 to January 5, featuring savory delights like the Short Rib Stacker and sweet treats like the Candy Cane Shake and Chocolate OREO Crunch Cheesecake.

 

20) Newk’s Eatery Taps Seasoned Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Multi-Unit Operators for New Columbus, Mississippi Expansion
Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual spot known for craveable, made-from-scratch food, is expanding into Columbus, Mississippi, tapping experienced local Beef ‘O’ Brady’s operators to open a new location with a drive-thru in Fall 2026.