
Starbird Names John Phillips Chief Development Officer
Starbird appoints John Phillips as Chief Development Officer, with experience in restaurant operations and franchise development.
QSR Magazine is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 2,188 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Huey Magoo's has opened its fifth location in Missouri, marking the brand's 95th location nationwide [[2026-11-02 Huey Magoo’s Comes to Springfield, Missouri (ca0f64)]]. * QSR Magazine's Best Brands to Work For in 2026 features Chick-fil-A, Playa Bowls, Sbarro, and Jason's Deli, highlighting their investments in employee education, financial security, and career growth [[2026-11-02 QSR’s Best Brands to Work For in 2026 (4df98b)]]. * Great American Cookies introduces a new Snickerdoodle Twix Stuffed Cookie, featuring a Snickerdoodle cookie stuffed with two Mini Twix bars, available through Dec. 31 [[2026-11-02 Great American Cookies Introduces New Snickerdoodle Twix Stuffed Cookie (96affa)]]. * Smalls Sliders has signed a 3-unit development agreement with Keystone Management Group to bring the brand to Northwest Indiana [[2026-11-02 Smalls Sliders Signs 3-Unit Deal in Northwest Indiana (23c177)]]. * Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has promoted Lindsey Kochanski to Vice President of Marketing, where she will oversee the Brand Team and advance the company's marketing strategy [[2026-11-02 Freddy’s Promotes Lindsey Kochanski to VP of Marketing (26d6a2)]]. * Paris Baguette awarded 32 franchise agreements and opened 15 locations in the third quarter, with 119 agreements and 53 new locations year to date [[2026-11-02 Paris Baguette Saw Growth Momentum Continue in Third Quarter (ebc782)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, with over 100 franchise units awarded this year [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * Burger King has reclaimed the No. 2 spot in the U.S. burger category with 8.4 percent sales growth [[2026-10-29 Burger King Reclaims No. 2 Spot in U.S. Burger Category and Plans to Keep It Tha (f31e44)]].

Starbird appoints John Phillips as Chief Development Officer, with experience in restaurant operations and franchise development.
Huey Magoo's has opened its fifth location in Missouri, marking the brand's 95th location nationwide.

Restaurant Brands featured in QSR’s Best Brands to Work For are prioritizing education, financial security, and career growth for their employees.
Great American Cookies introduces new Snickerdoodle Twix Stuffed Cookie, featuring cinnamon-sugar Snickerdoodle cookie with two Mini Twix bars, available through Dec. 31.
Smalls Sliders has signed a new three-unit development agreement with Keystone Management Group to bring the rapidly growing concept to Northwest Indiana.

Lindsey Kochanski brings nearly 20 years of experience in brand strategy, retail and foodservice marketing, and digital programs.

Pinkbox Doughnuts has introduced fall-inspired treats, including the popular Pumpkin Roll doughnut, as part of its seasonal offerings.
Paris Baguette awarded 32 franchise agreements, signed 22 leases, and opened 15 locations in the third quarter of 2026.
MOD Pizza offers 50 percent off to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced its holiday gift card promotion, offering a free $5 bonus gift card with the purchase of every $25 gift card.

Maria Rivera, former Krispy Kreme U.S. president, named CEO of The Salty Donut, a rapidly expanding artisanal doughnut chain with locations in Florida and California.
bb.q Chicken expands to New Mexico with five new locations inside Walmart stores, offering its globally loved menu offerings and classic American and traditional Korean sides.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza will donate $1 from every Heart-Shaped Pizza sold in November to support wounded veterans nationwide.

Quick-service restaurants use limited-time offers as a testing ground for new menu items, with the goal of making them permanent additions.
Cheba Hut opens its third location in Oklahoma, marking the brand's continued expansion across the state.
Chicken Salad Chick surpasses 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year.

After thousands of requests across social media, guest emails and reviews, Torchy’s Tacos is giving its Taco Junkies what they’ve been craving.

Anil Yadav, founder of Yadav Enterprises, built a restaurant empire with a long-term view after starting as a Jack in the Box fryer worker.

Popeyes' return to sales growth is taking longer than expected as the chicken chain reduces its wings offering and works to improve the experience.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is continuing its impressive pace of growth, surpassing 350 restaurants across 27 states.

Little Caesar’s and Justin Jefferson team up for a $4.99 pizza deal ad.

Starbucks reports 7.2% global same-store sales growth, plans major tech modernization
Nash & Smashed selects Qu's commerce platform for 35 locations.
Bruster's Real Ice Cream signs with NCR Voyix for 700 devices.