QSR Magazine — page 46

The grilled chicken chain has entered its 10th state with a new location in Meridian as part of a strategic push toward national expansion.

The sandwich brand is expanding its footprint in South Carolina with a multi-unit operator who currently manages nine locations across the Carolinas.

The rapidly growing cheesesteak concept is leveraging limited-time menu innovation as it expands its footprint across traditional storefronts and major sports venues.

The Nashville-based bagel concept has opened its third location in 18 months, continuing an expansion strategy rooted in community demand and local hospitality.

The fast-casual salad chain has launched a limited-time charitable bowl across all national locations to support food security and local businesses.

Latitude Food Group is building a franchise growth platform following the &pizza acquisition of Tijuana Flats, focusing on brand integration and scaling.

Consumer packaged goods brands are increasingly targeting high-growth away-from-home channels including quick-service restaurants, convenience stores, and delivery platforms to offset slowing retail shelf expansion.

Prince Castle has introduced the Toast EZ, a commercial toaster designed to eliminate kitchen bottlenecks and handle menu complexity for high-volume quick service restaurant operators.

Cornelius has introduced an automated beverage dispensing system designed to improve speed of service and accuracy for quick-service restaurant drive-thru operations.

RBI CEO Josh Kobza highlights how improved product quality and marketing sincerity are driving lapsed customers back to the burger giant.

The 275-unit fast-casual chain is introducing a new Southwest Turkey Club and seasonal pasta salad for a limited summer run through September.

The San Diego-based seafood concept is targeting multi-unit operators for expansion across the South, Southeast, and Western United States.

Veteran Subway operators the Cook family and Blake Pitts have signed a two-unit development agreement to bring the Charleston-born brand to Upstate South Carolina.

The Burger King leader will headline the event alongside executives from Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack as the brand continues its 'Reclaim the Flame' turnaround strategy.

As inflation divides consumer spending, QSR brands are pivoting loyalty strategies toward AI-driven friction reduction rather than simple discounting for low-income diners.

Whataburger is running a series of app-exclusive promotions throughout July for its rewards members, including discounts on chicken sandwiches, tea, and free fries.

The chicken finger franchise continues its national expansion with its third Nevada location, offering free meals for a year to the first 100 customers.

The industry publication's latest issue highlights emerging leadership within the quick-service sector and explores digital strategies at brands like Smoothie King and Krispy Kreme.

Southern California fast-casual chain Stonefire Grill has expanded its seasonal menu with a new Mediterranean salad and a customizable summer meal package.

Krispy Kreme has partnered with Apollo Group to expand into the Baltic States, targeting 25 locations across the region starting with Estonia in 2026.

The frozen treat franchise is launching the first of four planned drive-thru locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of a regional expansion strategy.

Large-scale franchisee Southpaw has increased its Taco Bell portfolio to over 185 units following the acquisition of 43 locations in the Columbus, Ohio market.

Real-time operational visibility and automated reporting are becoming essential for multi-unit restaurant operators to manage volatile commodity pricing and inventory shortages effectively.

A federal judge approved the divestiture of 97 Florida and Georgia locations across five different buyers following the Chapter 11 filing of a major franchisee.