Smoothie King Marks Growth Milestone With 1,200th Store Opening and Rapid Expansion in Chicago Market
Smoothie King marks a growth milestone with the grand opening of its 1,200th domestic store in Roanoke, Texas.
· Franchising.com· November 15, 2024
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QSR Magazine — page 63
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)]].
Husband and Wife To Expand Toastique
Scott and Laura Seabloom, a husband-and-wife duo, signed a three-unit deal to open Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice bar concept, in Wayzata, Minnesota.
· Franchising.com· October 29, 2024
Hybrid Workers and Their Impact on Fast-Food Franchises
Hybrid workers might just be a valuable traffic source for quick-service franchises, with 22% reporting an increase in visits and spending more, up 8%, compared to remote workers.
· 1851 Franchise· October 17, 2024
Toastique to Make Its Minnesota Debut With First Twin Cities Location to Open Fall 2024
Toastique has announced its latest opening in Wayzata, Minnesota, set to open in late fall 2024.
· Franchising.com· October 17, 2024
Smoothie King Reports Q3 2024 Growth With 38 New Store Commitments and 28 New Store Openings, Marking Highest Number of Openings in Six Years
Smoothie King reports Q3 growth with 38 new store commitments and 28 openings.
· Franchising.com· October 16, 2024
Six Must-Invest Fried Chicken Franchises for High Returns
Six must-invest fried chicken franchises, including Chick-fil-A, are listed for their high returns and competitive market position.
· 1851 Franchise· September 30, 2024
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse Recognized as One of the Best Restaurant Franchise Deals for 2024
Beans & Brews named a top 16 restaurant franchise deal.
· Franchising.com· September 13, 2024
Cicis Pizza Franchise Aims to Grow Strategically in Coming Years
Cicis Pizza Franchise aims to grow strategically in the coming years, seeking franchise partners to support its next growth push.
· 1851 Franchise· September 6, 2024
Smalls Sliders® Accelerates West Coast Expansion with Second Agreement in Arizona
Smalls Sliders inks deal for five locations in Tucson, Arizona
· Franchising.com· September 4, 2024
Checkers & Rally's Launches Best-Ever Value Meal Deal - New 5 for $5
Checkers & Rally's has launched a new 5 for $5 meal deal, featuring a range of classic menu items.
· Franchising.com· August 26, 2024
Checkers & Rally's Heats Up with Sizzling New Value Offerings
Checkers & Rally's is offering new value-priced sandwiches, family meal deals, and indulgent new sandwiches for the back-to-school rush.
· Franchising.com· July 29, 2024
Smalls Sliders® to Give Free Sliders on National Slider Day
Smalls Sliders will offer free cheeseburger sliders to loyalty rewards members on National Slider Day, May 15.
· Franchising.com· May 15, 2024
Why McDonald's Is The Top Fast-Food Restaurant Franchise
McDonald's is undergoing a significant transformation, focusing on modernization, core menu items, and digital, delivery, and drive-thru services.
· 1851 Franchise· April 28, 2024
Smoothie King Reports Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Same-Store Sales
Smoothie King reports fifth consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales, with 14 new store openings and 27 development commitments.
· Franchising.com· April 23, 2024
Paris Baguette Targets Mexico for Expansion
Paris Baguette, a French-inspired bakery café franchise, is eyeing Mexico for expansion as it continues its growth around North America.
· 1851 Franchise· April 22, 2024
Smalls Sliders and Pantone® Blend Culinary Creativity to Craft Smorange™
Smalls Sliders and Pantone collaborate to create the Smorange, a vibrant tribute to the brand's innovative spirit.
· Franchising.com· April 19, 2024
Top 5 Profitable Food Franchises in the U.S.
In the food industry, profitability is a key measure of success when it comes to franchise opportunities.
· 1851 Franchise· March 26, 2024
Explore Cookie Co. Franchise
Cookie Co. is a gourmet cookie shop franchise that originated in Redlands, California, in 2020.
· 1851 Franchise· February 29, 2024
Taco John’s® Fish Tacos Are Back, Saucing Up a Brand New Improvement to a Classic Offering
There may be other fish in the sea, but nothing compares to Taco John’s Alaska Flounder Fish Tacos – and they’re back, with a delicious new sauce, and a limited-time…
· Franchising.com· February 8, 2024
Smoothie King Concludes 2023 With 11.5 Percent Same-Store Sales Increase and Largest Development Quarter in Seven Years
Smoothie King concluded 2023 with an 11.5% same-store sales increase and largest development quarter in seven years, forecasting strong growth in 2024.
· Franchising.com· February 6, 2024
Smalls Sliders® Drove Big Growth in 2023, Dubbed One of the Hottest QSR Brands of The Year
Smalls Sliders to triple unit count with over 200 locations in development
· Franchising.com· January 25, 2024
Taco John’s® Offers Even More Value on Its “Six-Pack and a Pound®” Bundle
Taco John's offers an even more affordable Six-Pack and a Pound bundle, with six soft shell or crispy tacos and a pound of Potato Olés, available for a limited time.
· Franchising.com· December 29, 2023
Taco John’s® Encourages Guests to “Eat Tacos by the Slice” With Test Run of Taco Pizza
Taco John’s is introducing its Taco Pizza, a made-to-order dish with seven layers of fresh taco toppings.
· Franchising.com· November 9, 2023
Smoothie King Achieves Highest Sales Period in Company History
Smoothie King achieves its highest sales period in company history, driven by record-breaking digital sales and new product innovation.
· Franchising.com· November 9, 2023