QSR Magazine — page 45

The chicken chain has surpassed the 1,000-unit milestone following a period of strategic leadership changes and investment from Goldman Sachs.

When a quick-service restaurant gets busy, labor goes where it has to go first: the line, the front counter, the drive thru, and anywhere speed and accuracy affect the guest experience in real time.

Seasoned restaurateur Paul Selveraj has taken ownership of the Tukwila location, bringing experience from the Subway system and independent full-service dining.

The brand has debuted its first Myrtle Beach location, marking its continued expansion into South Carolina’s coastal markets with a menu of fresh-prepared Mexican quick-service favorites.

First-time franchise group TMAD397 Inc. has opened the city’s first Seattle-style teriyaki location, bringing the brand’s cooked-to-order bowls and premium proteins to the Coastal Bend.

The frozen yogurt franchisor reported traditional store AUVs reached $934,959 in 2024, supported by a development pipeline of 60 new restaurants in various stages of construction.

The Canadian dessert franchise is making its international debut with a new location in Dallas, featuring a signature menu of Belgian waffles, crepes, and savory items.

An experienced restaurant operations group has signed a development agreement to bring six units of the smoothie concept to Texas, following recent multi-state expansion deals.

Dan Doulen will discuss smaller-format prototypes and labor efficiency strategies at the upcoming QSR Evolution Conference.

New research indicates restaurant managers spend up to 10 hours weekly on manual scheduling, driving a shift toward AI adoption to reclaim operational time.

Chef Bobby Flay and Shake Shack are leveraging international flavors and limited-time offers to drive consumer interest and menu innovation within the fast-casual segment.

The fast-casual sandwich giant has filed for a New York Stock Exchange listing following its recent acquisition by Blackstone and a change in leadership.

The fast-casual Asian street food brand continues its South Florida growth with a new location in Kendall following its successful Miami Beach debut.

New franchise owners Tracey and Riley Williams have taken over the Carrollton, Texas, location of The Human Bean, marking their entry into the drive-thru coffee brand.

Iced tea franchise HTeaO is offering a $1 discount to customers who visit participating locations wearing a soccer jersey through July 19.

The chicken finger chain is opening five new locations and reopening three remodeled sites this July as it targets new markets in Georgia and North Carolina.

The healthy fast-casual brand has secured its first athlete partnership, giving the New York Knicks star equity ownership in the growing chain.

The rise of off-premises dining is forcing restaurant brands to reconsider expensive square footage as the majority of consumers now prefer delivery or takeout over traditional dining rooms.

Vicious Biscuit has signed a two-unit development agreement with experienced multi-unit operators to expand its presence in Upstate South Carolina starting in 2027.

The mobile shaved ice franchise officially reaches nationwide coverage with its latest unit opening in Fargo, North Dakota.

Franchise partner Dylan Chatterjee is set to open the dessert brand's latest location in Preston Valley this July.

The smoothie and juice franchise continues its Northern California expansion with a new store opening at Sunrise Pointe in Roseville.

A second-generation operator has expanded the Sacramento-based pizza franchise's footprint in Orange County with a new location in Anaheim.

Mark Kocer has assumed the role of CEO at the 60-unit sandwich chain, while owner Eric Wolfe transitions to Chief Development Officer to focus on expansion.