Shown from left are Joshua Cahill, Amanda Wihby, George Lawrence, Carol Lawrence, Lisa Bladecki and Jamie McKenzie of the Red Arrow Diner, which was recently named Business of the Year. Courtesy photo

MANCHESTER – The Red Arrow Diner has been named the 2025 Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year by Business NH Magazine and the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

This is the diner’s second Business of the Year award in the Hospitality/Tourism category.

As a token of appreciation for the continued support of its loyal customers, Red Arrow Diner is launching Toast to You Tuesdays, a special promotion offering a buy-one-get-one free breakfast (of equal or lesser value) every Tuesday. The offer is available at all four locations and is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community. Restrictions apply, the promotion ends July 8.

“We are incredibly honored to be among the esteemed Business of the Year award winners in this recognition of business leadership, community service and chamber of commerce involvement in New Hampshire,” said Carol Lawrence, co-owner and president. “The decades-long efforts to carry forward the Red Arrow Diner legacy and transform it with our own creativity and style have been a true labor of love, and we are grateful that our work has made a positive impact.”

Carol Lawrence purchased the diner in 1987 and expanded the brand to additional locations in southern New Hampshire with co-owners George Lawrence and Amanda Wihby. During the past 15 years, the diner opened locations in Concord, Londonderry and Nashua. The Manchester location celebrated 100 years in business in 2022 and remains a popular stop for celebrities and political candidates.

“The Red Arrow Diner is committed to continuing its century-long legacy of good food, friendly staff and giving back – both to the community and to the hospitality and tourism industry in our state,” said Wihby. “We are proud of our dedicated staff and thankful to our loyal customers for making this all possible.”

“The Red Arrow Diner’s ability to blend tradition with innovation, their unwavering support for their employees and customers, and their role in putting New Hampshire on the map exemplify the very best of what the state’s business community has to offer,” said Timothy Sink, president of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce.