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)]].
As 88% of dining decisions happen the same day, QSR brands are prioritizing real-time data and measurement to influence consumer behavior in narrow purchase windows.
The Mid-Atlantic pizza concept is transitioning from a mobile truck to a multi-unit brand as it eyes further expansion.
A husband-and-wife team signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring the juice and smoothie brand to the state, starting in Herriman.
A group of experienced multi-unit operators from the Papa Murphy’s and Crumbl systems has signed a development deal to bring the smoothie concept to three new states.
The drive-thru coffee franchise was ranked 13th in Yelp’s 2026 report, marking its third consecutive year as one of the nation's top expanding brands.
Recent industry data indicates that top-performing restaurant chains are focusing on menu-integrated value and quality over temporary deep-discount promotions to drive growth.
Local entrepreneur Jose Delgado leads the expansion with a combined dessert and snack concept under Kahala Brands' co-branding strategy.
The chicken franchise accelerates its Midwest growth with a second major development agreement in the Chicago market this year.
Recent industry data reveals that 57 percent of QSR brands are prioritizing digital touchpoint improvements, though many struggle with fragmented, non-interoperable systems that hinder the customer experience.
The $595 million sale of 13 restaurant brands, including Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, concludes the primary portion of the company's bankruptcy restructuring.
A guide for restaurant operators navigating the high-cost debt cycle of Merchant Cash Advances and strategies for stabilizing cash flow.
The pizza franchise has appointed former Domino’s executive Jimmy Simonte to lead marketing strategy and franchisee partnerships.
Healthy fast-casual brand Carrot Express is simplifying its name to 'Carrot' while expanding its footprint with a new location in Manhattan.
The Korean fried chicken brand marked a significant international milestone with its first Kuala Lumpur opening, expanding its global footprint to nine countries.
Slutty Vegan, the nationally recognized plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing concept to Detroit, m
Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan discusses AI skepticism and trends.
If AI adds more steps, more decisions, or another platform to navigate, it may feel futuristic while making customers work harder. Quick-service chains are rolling out AI ordering
Jollibee has introduced two new limited-time frozen beverages for summer, led by the debut of the Mangonada Paradise Freeze.
The Human Bean hosts 13th Annual Food Drive on June 19.
GoTo Foods expands delivery access across Texas through a new partnership with Favor, the Texas-based on-demand delivery platform.
From Fourth of July celebrations to cheering on Team USA during this summer’s biggest international soccer tournament, there’s no shortage of red, white and blue moments on the calendar this season.
As the summer entertaining season gets underway, Buddy’s bar-b-q is helping East Tennesseans spend less time cooking and more time celebrating with convenient Family Packs, catering options and a new Banana Pudding desse
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Juice It Up! is bringing an elevated experience to the summer season. Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, açaí and superfruit bowl chains for