Mother’s Day 2026: Houston-area restaurants with specials, offerings

Mother’s Day will fall on Sunday, May, 10, and if you’re planning on taking a loved one out to celebrate with them, there are many options around the Houston-area.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Endless Shrimp: Red Lobster brings back deal after 2024 bankruptcy

The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.

Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House

With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.

Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when

Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.

Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales

Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.

Pizza Hut to close hundreds of US locations: What we know

Yum Brands announced plans to close about 250 underperforming Pizza Hut locations across the United States in the first half of 2026.

Twin Peaks restaurants to remain open following bankruptcy filing

The parent company of the Twin Peaks sports bar chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debt, though all 114 restaurant locations are expected to remain open for business as usual.

Salad and Go closing all Texas and Oklahoma stores as headquarters returns to Arizona

The salad chain Salad and Go confirmed it's closing all its stores in Texas and Oklahoma, while the company looks to move its headquarters from Coppell back to the franchise’s home state of Arizona.

Outback Steakhouse sued after toilet shatters, injures man

A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.

Chipotle offering BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve

Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Houston: List

If you’ve decided not to deal with the turkey this year for Thanksgiving, that’s okay! These Houston-area restaurants will be open for dine-in, or offering dinner to-go so you can feed the family.

Sizzler returns: Revamped steakhouse bets on nostalgia to win back diners

Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.