2. Super Bowl (Feb. 4)
Operators can help NFL fans celebrate the Super Bowl either from the comfort of their own homes or at restaurant locations. This year, Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe, a micro-chain with locations in Darien and Burbank, Ill., will offer an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Super Bowl party from 5 p.m. until the end of the game, charging guests $50 for their fill of dishes such as pulled pork, chicken strips and ribs. Last year, Texas Steakhouse & Saloon offered 50 wings for $25 when ordered for takeout during the game.