The Peach Cobbler Factory, Ruby Slipper, Applebee’s, Taco Bell, and The Sandwich Spot lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending September 6, 2026.
1) The Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Northern U.S. Expansion in Providence, Rhode Island
The Peach Cobbler Factory is furthering its northern expansion with a new store opening in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Local franchisee Brian Gatson will bring the brand’s signature lineup of warm cobblers, banana puddings, cinnamon rolls, and milkshakes to the area community…