QSR Magazine — page 62

San Francisco-based chicken concept Starbird has named Stefanie Lee as chief financial officer to bolster its leadership team during a period of national expansion.

The Habit Burger & Grill has announced a new Southern California location in Huntington Beach set to open to the public on May 4, 2026.

Jeff’s Bagel Run is celebrating Teacher and Nurses Appreciation Days in May by offering a free bagel and spread with any beverage purchase.

Island Fin Poké Co. is highlighting its tropical beverage lineup, including Agua Frescas and Popping Boba Chillers, ahead of National Beverage Day.

Potbelly signs deal for up to four shops in Maryland and Delaware.

The Works Cafe uses HORMEL BACON 1 for 12 locations.

Restaurants face pressure from penny shortage and cash rounding rules.

The restaurant industry is adopting artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making, deliver greater customer convenience, and consistency.

El Pollo Loco CEO Liz Williams had been a fan of the brand years before becoming part of the team.

Marco's Pizza has been recognized by QSR magazine as one of its "16 Best Franchise Deals for 2025".

QSR 50 report reveals fast food industry trends and strategies

Pure Green, the functional wellness brand on a mission to build healthier communities through clean, nutrient-dense smoothies, açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices and wellness shots, is rapidly expanding its footprint and cl

Checkers & Rally’s growth opportunities are more plentiful than ever, with an updated prototype that is smaller and more efficient, allowing franchisees to allocate funds to develop multiple locations quickly and creatin

HTeaO Franchise's Marketing VP, Kelsey McManemin, combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational knowledge to drive unit-level profitability.

McDonald’s gains momentum with chicken innovation and value promotions, driving sales growth and strengthening its competitive position in the industry.

Smoothie King opens 13 stores and signs 20 new commitments in Q1 2025.

Peter Cancro has a couple of framed charts on the wall showing the steady slope of Jersey Mike’s expansion stretching to 1998.

District Taco, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain, specializes in Yucatán-inspired cuisine, offering customizable options and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.

In 2024, Smoothie King opened 84 new stores, surpassing its 2023 total of 81.

Hungry Howie’s closed 2024 with remarkable franchise development achievements and innovative menu offerings, further solidifying its leadership in the competitive pizza industry.

Big Chicken, founded by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, is on a mission to scale to 275 locations by 2029, QSR Magazine recently reported.

The Buona Companies is set to end the year with several impressive milestones under its belt.

Smalls Sliders signs agreement for three new locations in Macon and Warner Robins.

Smoothie King, the world's largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, today announces the appointment of Jyoti Lynch as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).