
Albuquerque Business First: Papa Murphy's Targets Albuquerque For Growth
Papa Murphy's targets Albuquerque for growth, aiming to expand its presence in the market over the next three years.
Taco Bell is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 999 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Cyclospora outbreak in Q3 caused a 4% drop in Taco Bell’s same‑store sales and a 2% drop in system sales, but same‑store sales rebounded with weekly gains and a 25% YoY loyalty growth; the brand now accounts for 38% of Yum! Brands’ domestic operating profit [[31c8bd]] [[4752ef]]. - All KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico are temporarily closed after Yum! Brands ended its relationship with franchisee Encanto Restaurants; the company is seeking a new franchise partner to reopen the locations as quickly as possible [[6351bb]] [[88e7e0]]. - Taco Bell’s sales increased 6.8% to $18.4 billion in 2025 [[a53c30]]. - The Mexican restaurant category grew 5.3% to $23.4 billion in 2025, with Taco Bell contributing $18.4 billion of that total [[a53c30]]. - Qdoba’s sales grew 9.2% to $1.3 billion in 2025 [[a53c30]]. - Bubbakoo’s saw 17% sales growth to $124 million in 2025 [[a53c30]] Filed under Restaurants / Mexican.

Papa Murphy's targets Albuquerque for growth, aiming to expand its presence in the market over the next three years.

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The restaurant industry is evolving with AI, loyalty programs, and a focus on sustainable unit economics, according to the QSR 50 report.

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The 2026 QSR 50 report highlights industry trends, including AI deployment and beverage growth.
The 2026 QSR 50 report highlights industry trends, including the use of AI, loyalty programs, and sustainable unit economics.
QSR Magazine's 2026 report highlights industry trends and growth, with brands emphasizing sustainable unit economics and AI deployment.

QSR Magazine releases its 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting industry trends and growth, with McDonald's maintaining its No. 1 position.

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QSR Magazine releases its 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting industry trends and rankings.
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QSR Magazine recently released its 2026 QSR 50 report, painting a picture of an industry that remains impressively resilient despite cautious consumer spending and intense competition.

QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience and growth, with brands focusing on sustainable unit economics and AI deployment.