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)]].
Slim Chickens ended 2021 with a record number of signed agreements, bringing the total units in development to 750 and achieving a 25% positive comp store sales growth.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice celebrated the opening of 28 new locations and operates in 6 states, including Florida, Arizona, and Georgia.
Menu prices reached a 39-year high due to inflation, with the food-away-from-home index rising 0.6% in November and 5.8% over the same period a year ago.
The restaurant industry remains 750,000 workers short of pre-COVID levels, with the Independent Restaurant Coalition urging the replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Checkers & Rally's will serve up free fries on Black "FryDay" Weekend, offering the #1 Most Craveable Fries in America to participating customers.
A&W CEO Kevin Bazner discussed the brand's enduring popularity, surviving the labor shortage, and plans for future expansion.
Checkers & Rally's is offering a limited-time Garlic & Butter Bacon Buford sandwich, featuring two large beef hamburger patties and Swiss cheese.
A&W Restaurants' CEO, Kevin Bazner, shared how the brand had to pivot its marketing strategies due to supply chain shortages.
As 2021 marks 15 years in business, WaBa Grill’s Q3 total store sales (TSS) of $43.5 million was the second consecutive quarter to exceed $40 million in sales with TSS…
Starbucks raises the average pay for its U.S. workers to nearly $17 per hour, with barista hourly rates ranging from $15 to $23 per hour based on market and tenure.
Updating point-of-sale systems is essential for restaurant franchises to stay competitive, with 70% of transactions now rung up elsewhere, not at a traditional POS.
A&W discussed its technology initiatives, including drive-thru efficiency and labor management, to adapt to the changing consumer landscape.
A&W's site selection strategy focuses on freestanding units with both dine-in and drive-thru capabilities.
A&W CEO discusses how the worker shortage and changing consumer climate will impact the future of fast-food restaurants, prioritizing standalone drive-thru models.
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café opens four locations in Miami.
Fazoli's signed 11th franchise deal, marking 29 new locations in development, with new deals resulting in 10 locations throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Dakota.
We’re calling this the “Labor Shortage” issue of the Franchise Marketing Leadership Report.
A&W ranked one of the 17 best restaurant franchising deals by QSR Magazine due to its focus on franchisee success.
A&W ranked fourth on the Top 42 Emerging Fast-Food Brands to Watch in 2021, thanks to its resilience and success throughout the pandemic.
Speed of service in the QSR segment has slowed from 356.80 seconds in 2020 to 382.39 seconds in 2021, while drive-thru volume is booming.
Hy-Vee implemented a new compliance program, using ComplianceMate to track key indicators of food safety risk.
A&W Restaurants has been recognized by QSR Magazine as one of the country’s top 17 deals in restaurant franchising.
Dan Cathy steps down as Chick-fil-A CEO after eight years.
Wing It On! sponsors the 2021 U.S. Chicken Wing Eating Championship.