QSR’s May Issue: Chick-fil-A at 80: Where Memory Meets Momentum

Chick-fil-A's "Newstalgia" campaign marked the first yearlong approach in the brand's 80-year history.

Nash & Smashed, the fast-growing franchise known for hand-smashed burgers and halal-certified Nashville hot chicken, has selected Qu’s intelligent commerce platform to run its restaurants as it expands. Founded less than three years ago, the brand now has 35 franchise locations with more in the pipeline, including new markets in Richmond and Delaware. Each Qu-powered […]

Raising Cane’s plans to open 12 restaurants across 10 states in November, including its first locations in Brick, New Jersey; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The expansion also includes restaurants in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and Utah. “Opening 12 new Restaurants in November is another exciting milestone in Raising Cane’s […]

NCR Voyix, a platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining, today announced a multi-year Voyix Commerce Platform agreement with Bruster’s Real Ice Cream (“Bruster’s”), a leading ice cream franchise and long-standing customer of NCR Voyix. Under the new agreement, Bruster’s will deploy Aloha Next point-of-sale and Voyix Kitchen on nearly 700 devices across […]

Chronic Tacos is making Halloween a little sweeter with a special treat for its loyal guests. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Chronic Tacos loyalty members can enjoy a free order of Churro Bites as part of the brand’s Halloween Day promotion. The one-day offer will be sent directly to the Offers section of the Chronic […]

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, home of The Bobbie, the original Thanksgiving sandwich, honors the season’s tradition of giving this November with the return of CapsGiving, a national monthlong initiative that puts gratitude into action in local communities. Throughout November, franchise partners and corporate teams across the country will give back to causes that matter to them […]

Bojangles and its guests rallied together to raise $519,523.81 for military families and veterans through the brand’s America 250 campaign, supporting the missions of Folds of Honor and the Veteran Golfers Association. The summer initiative, held in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, combined the sale of a patriotic, limited-edition Big Bo Box with an opportunity […]

Famous Brands International (“Famous Brands”), the franchising business behind globally recognized brands Mrs. Fields and TCBY, announced a limited-time incentive as the company pursues its next phase of growth. Through December 31, 2026, new franchise owners joining either brand will receive 50 percent off the initial franchise fee and 50 percent off royalties for their first two years. As […]

TOUS les JOURS, the bakery café known for its freshly baked breads, handcrafted pastries, cakes, and beverages inspired by Korean traditions, is introducing a limited-time Shine Muscat collection featuring three bakery creations made with premium Shine Muscat grapes. Available October 29 through November 25 at five participating corporate locations in California and New York, the […]