Taco Cabana, Nathan's Famous, and More Top Restaurant News of the Week

Taco Cabana, Nathan's Famous, TGI Fridays, Nick the Greek, and The Peach Cobbler Factory lead RestaurantNews.com's Top 20 stories for the week ending February 22, 2026.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Taco Cabana is introducing new limited-time offerings, including a fan-created cherry margarita, crispy popcorn shrimp, and cheesy fajita melt tacos. Nathan's Famous has opened a new location in Tucson, Arizona, bringing its New York-style hot dogs and cheesesteaks to the Southwest. TGI Fridays is launching a new Fondue-It lineup with tableside cheese pours, while Nick the Greek and The Peach Cobbler Factory continue their rapid expansion across Georgia and California.

Why it matters

These restaurant news stories highlight the ongoing innovation and growth within the industry, as brands work to attract new customers, expand their footprints, and respond to evolving consumer preferences. The featured concepts span a range of cuisines and price points, reflecting the diversity of the restaurant landscape.

The details

Taco Cabana's new menu items aim to capitalize on fan feedback and popular flavor trends. Nathan's Famous is bringing its iconic New York-style fare to a new market in Tucson, Arizona. TGI Fridays is enhancing its experiential dining with a new fondue-focused menu, while Nick the Greek and The Peach Cobbler Factory are aggressively expanding their Greek street food and dessert concepts, respectively, across the Southeast and West Coast.

  • Taco Cabana's new limited-time offerings launched in February 2026.
  • Nathan's Famous opened its new Tucson, Arizona location in February 2026.
  • TGI Fridays introduced its Fondue-It lineup in February 2026.
  • Nick the Greek opened 14 new locations and neared the 100-unit milestone in 2025.
  • The Peach Cobbler Factory is continuing its rapid expansion across Georgia in 2026.

The players

Taco Cabana

A Tex-Mex restaurant chain known for its made-from-scratch tacos, fajitas, and margaritas.

Nathan's Famous

An American fast-food restaurant chain famous for its New York-style hot dogs and cheesesteaks.

TGI Fridays

A casual dining restaurant chain known for its American fare, lively atmosphere, and innovative cocktails.

Nick the Greek

A fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in authentic Greek street food, including gyros and souvlaki.

The Peach Cobbler Factory

A dessert-focused franchise offering handcrafted cobblers, banana puddings, and other Southern-inspired treats.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

These restaurant news stories showcase the industry's resilience and adaptability, as brands continue to innovate, expand, and cater to evolving consumer preferences. From Taco Cabana's fan-inspired menu items to the rapid growth of concepts like Nick the Greek and The Peach Cobbler Factory, the restaurant landscape remains dynamic and full of opportunity.