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A look at how the leading QSRs performed this past year. And check out the previous edition here.

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it will offer guests in the U.S.

Jersey Mike's valued at $6.9 billion after IPO with 3,227 locations

Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, has launched its new online catering program powered by Olo Catering, now available systemwide for large group orders.

Scooter’s Coffee announced the appointment of Anna Faktorovich as Chief Marketing Officer, effective September 8.

Blaze Pizza announced the appointment of Tracy Stockard as Chief Marketing Officer.

In today’s challenging restaurant environment, operators are under constant pressure to grow sales while managing rising food, labor, occupancy, and operating costs.

A tech is standing in your kitchen right now. The problem is fixable today, which saves you thousands in missed revenue.

Nick Wuest, Shake Shack’s senior manager of culinary innovation, remembers the days when a market test meant creating something new for the brand’s West Village store and running it for a while.

Jack in the Box reported softer Q3 sales after its highly spicy "Hot Ones" menu collaboration proved too polarizing for broad consumer appeal.

The publication’s annual report ranks the top 50 quick-service restaurant brands in America by systemwide sales and unit growth.

Restaurant executives are being urged to prioritize business strategy over platform evaluation as AI shifts from a future capability to a core competitive tool.

An analysis of 93 million data points reveals that bulk purchasing fails to secure lower supplier prices for restaurant groups more than half the time.

The Houston-based hot chicken concept is expanding its footprint and menu following the acquisition of a local smashburger brand.

The quick-service restaurant industry is facing a structural shift as the traditional pipeline of younger, entry-level workers continues to shrink, complicating scheduling and retention.

The beverage brand has reached the 200-unit milestone and raised its growth guidance, aiming for a long-term goal of 1,000 locations by 2027.

Restaurant operators invest in AI, with 82% planning to increase investment

Pepper Lunch opens new location at Rodeo 39 Public Market

The QSR Evolution Conference, the only event of its kind focused exclusively on the needs of quick-service restaurant operators, executives, and leaders, is officially expanding its footprint.

Speaking at this year’s QSR Evolution Conference—taking place about a month from now in Atlanta (September 8–10)—is Erin Snyder, VP of franchise development at Handel’s Ice Cream.

Ten years ago, if you wanted a Starbucks Pink Drink you had to be really in the know.

The 2026 QSR 50 report provides stats and stories on the industry

CEO Brian Niccol focuses on operational 'equities' like hand-written cups and condiment bars to restore the brand’s value perception among core customers.

A new survey reveals that 37% of QSR customers have noticed 'shrinkflation' in portion sizes, highlighting the importance of transparency in restaurant pricing strategies.