
Good News! – May 2017
Franchising is experiencing a growth phase, with a remarkable increase in unit count and system-wide revenue, as well as the emergence of new brands.
Wingstop is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 400 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Wingstop’s Q3 systemwide sales hit $1.4 billion, but same‑store sales fell 5.4 % year‑over‑year, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of decline [[2026-10-29 Wingstop leans on marketing, AI to end sale slide (d8fb22)]] [[2026-10-29 Wingstop Retools Marketing to Rebuild Transactions (37ad09)]] - The chain is overhauling its marketing approach, deploying AI‑driven personalized offers and menu suggestions, and revamping how it sells value, engages loyalty members, and measures restaurant performance to rebuild transactions [[2026-10-29 Wingstop leans on marketing, AI to end sale slide (d8fb22)]] [[2026-10-29 Wingstop Retools Marketing to Rebuild Transactions (37ad09)]] - Wing Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.

Franchising is experiencing a growth phase, with a remarkable increase in unit count and system-wide revenue, as well as the emergence of new brands.

A roundup of news on franchising, including unit growth and international expansion.

Digital continues to become an increasingly important channel for many fast-casual brands.

Franchisee Rick Ross opens Wingstop's 1,000th location in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting the brand's simplicity, quality product, and focus on technology for online orders.

Wendy's is implementing a new digital strategy on social media, kicking off 2017 with a unique voice and catching on among consumers and businesses alike.

Wingstop partners with Amazon's Alexa to make ordering food easier, with 75% of its business coming from takeout orders.

Companies like McDonald's invest in office design to boost productivity.

Three brands, Buffalo Wings & Rings, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Wingstop, discuss their social media strategies, including engaging customers on multiple platforms.

The Brass Tap is expanding to Baltimore in December, as the company continues to grow its presence in the US market.

Safeguard Business Systems celebrated six decades in the franchise industry, with a focus on business services and document management.
The QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience, with brands emphasizing sustainable unit economics, accelerating unit development, and focusing on beverages and loyalty programs.

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.

Wing Zone has thrown its hat into the Chicago wing ring with aggressive expansion plans launched to have 35 locations in the area by 2020.

The QSR 50 rankings for limited-service restaurant brands in the US show fast casual chains gaining momentum, while legacy chains face mixed results.

Restaurant franchises need to stay up-to-date with the latest technological trends to stay competitive, including point of sale systems and mobile payment programs.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchisees discuss the importance of a 'team-first' mentality in the franchise industry.

QSR Magazine releases its 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting industry trends and rankings.
Pinot's Palette's relaunch story is featured in QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting the industry's resilience and trends.

Republicans propose plan to ease business regulations, but article does not mention franchising or multi-unit operators.

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

QSR 50 report highlights industry resilience, AI adoption, loyalty programs, and beverage growth, with McDonald's maintaining its No. 1 position.