USA TODAY is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 262 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Jollibee was voted No. 1 for Best Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA TODAY [[2026-09-25 Jollibee Voted No. 1 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA TODAY (b1f557)]] * Kilwins was named the No. 1 Best Dessert/Treat Chain in the United States in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards [[2026-06-25 Kilwins Named America’s Best Dessert Chain by USA TODAY Readers (2e5f65)]] * Kilwins was named Newsweek’s No. 1 Best Ice Cream Chain of 2026 [[2026-09-23 Kilwins Named Newsweek’s No. 1 Best Ice Cream Chain of 2026 (8597a1)]] * Del Taco was named the #1 fast food restaurant and #1 fast food fries in USA Today’s 2026 10BEST Reader’s Choice Awards [[2026-07-30 Del Taco Named 1 Fast Food Restaurant and 1 Fast Food Fries in USA Today’sn 2026 (4b7b5c)]] * Parker’s Kitchen was recognized as a Top Workplace by USA Today for its people-first work environment [[2026-08-11 Parker’s Kitchen Named One of America’s Fastest Growing Companies (d28085)]] * OnCue was named the No. 1 Best Gas Station for Food in Reviewed’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards [[2026-09-04 OnCue Named Top Gas Station for Food by Reviewed Readers (7eb253)]] * BurgerFi's Rodeo Burger won the 2026 Burger of the Decade title at the Burger Battle Detroit [[2026-07-14 Burgerfi Earns “2026 Burger of the Decade” Title With Award-Winning Rodeo Burger (fea872)]]
QDOBA Mexican Eats introduces new restaurant formats designed for growth, including mobile-order drive-thrus and ghost kitchens.
Ascend Hotel Collection adds two new hotels in New Hampshire and Vermont for fall outdoor adventures and leaf peeping season.
I Heart Mac and Cheese taps Greau Creative as agency.
QDOBA Mexican Eats launched a multi-unit franchise growth initiative, targeting key U.S. markets with a focus on building out regions across the country.
Coolgreens introduces a fall menu refresh, featuring new sandwiches and protein options, and adding a virtual kitchen in Orlando for delivery-only services.
I Heart Mac & Cheese reports unprecedented franchisee growth, expanding its brand despite industry headwinds.
Hurricane Grill & Wings celebrates its 25th anniversary with a limited-time menu featuring creative finger foods.
I Heart Mac & Cheese is coming to San Antonio, Texas, with a new franchisee opening a location in the city.
Coolgreens executes a franchise deal to open its first virtual kitchen in Orlando, Florida.
Over 1,000 Choice-Branded Hotels Receive Coveted 2020 Travelers' Choice Award, selected based on guest reviews and ratings.
McDonald's faces a $1 billion discrimination lawsuit from 52 Black former franchise owners who claim the company placed them in substandard locations.
I Heart Mac & Cheese is expanding in the US, with a new franchisee agreement for a location in California.
I Heart Mac & Cheese franchisee Matthew Griffin is adding three new locations to their current roster, citing the brand's success and popularity.
Coolgreens signs an area development agreement to open 50 locations throughout Texas in the next five years.
I Heart Mac & Cheese expanded its presence in Arizona with three new locations, slotted to open in Peoria-North, Scottsdale North, and Gilbert
Steve Burch launches The Growth Coach of Paradise Valley, bringing affordable coaching workshops and group coaching to the community.
I Heart Mac & Cheese expanded its footprint across Indiana with four new locations, operated by husband and wife franchisees Shaleen and Seema Bhatnagar
I Heart Mac & Cheese inks a new franchisee agreement for its third Texas location, expanding its presence in the state.
I Heart Mac & Cheese is expanding into its 14th state with a new franchisee deal in Arizona, marking the brand’s rapidly growing footprint.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is offering a promotion where guests can book a stay of two consecutive nights or more to earn a one-time 7,500 points bonus.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs another franchise agreement to expand its presence in North Carolina, opening a new location near Charlotte within the next year.
I Heart Mac & Cheese invites customers to explore endless pasta-abilities and offers free mac & cheese for National Mac & Cheese Day 2020.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signed a new franchise agreement with Matthew Cain to open its first location in North Carolina.
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 8, 2020 // PRNewswire // - Over 35 properties in the Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels franchised by Choice Hotels…