
Checkers® & Rally's® Celebrates Hardworking, Everyday Heroes with Free Fries on Labor Day
Checkers & Rally's celebrates Labor Day by offering free fries to customers at participating locations, as a thank-you to hardworking individuals.
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)]].

Checkers & Rally's celebrates Labor Day by offering free fries to customers at participating locations, as a thank-you to hardworking individuals.

Bojangles , the 700-plus-unit fried chicken franchise, shut down all its company-owned stores on Monday to help ease the workload of about 8,000 employees.
Robeks expands its presence in Southern California with ten new locations, including eight in Los Angeles and two in San Diego.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice celebrates its 50th location and 25th anniversary, with plans to open an additional 20 locations by year's end.
Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken's technology adoption helped the brand beat the labor shortage crisis with a tech-forward approach to contactless ordering.

Food truck franchising is taking off, offering unique challenges and rewards, and providing a flexible and mobile real estate model for entrepreneurs.

Shake Shack invests over $10 million in employee retention, including increasing wages and offering bonuses, to retain its workers.

Restaurant franchises, particularly those in the QSR segment, were forced to rely on a myriad of creative solutions to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, and those solutions may stick around long after most customers have been vaccinated.

Restaurant delivery was a lifeline during the pandemic, but will consumer preference for delivery stick around forever, or is it a temporary solution?
Nekter Juice Bar experiences record-setting sales growth, with year-to-date companywide sales increasing by over 50% and comparable store sales up by nearly 40%.
Your Pie introduces its new Summer Peach Craft Series menu, featuring fresh peaches on several of its summertime entrees, including the award-winning Peach & Prosciutto Pie.
June 03, 2021 // Franchising.com // Orlando, Fla. - Jeremiah’s Italian Ice - a brand in the frozen dessert category - is continuing its growth in 2021.

A&W's CEO discussed the brand's decision against a ghost kitchen concept and its comeback built on quality initiatives, with a 9.7% surge in 2020 and 30% increase in sales from 2019 numbers.
Chicken Salad Chick signs a 5-unit development deal in Florida, marking the brand's growth in the state.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes prepares for post-pandemic future with focus on delivery and takeout options.

Checkers & Rally's introduces the Candied Bacon Mother Cruncher chicken sandwich.

CapitalSpring invests nearly $30 million in Luna Grill's finances, supporting the brand's growth strategy.

Checkers & Rally's will offer free fries to customers as part of its Fry Love Express tour starting March 4th in Buford, Georgia, to promote its #1 most craveable fries.

Eggs Up Grill CEO Ricky says breakfast sales remain strong.
The Salad House signed its first multi-unit franchisee agreement for two locations in the Bergen County, New Jersey market.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice continues its rapid growth, with a 250% increase in new locations and a projection to open 35 new locations in 2021.
Sweet Paris Crêperie and Café has earned a spot on QSR Magazine's 40/40 List, recognizing it as one of 40 emerging fast-casual restaurant concepts with under 40 locations.
Gyro Shack places on QSR Magazine’s ‘40/40’ list of emerging limited-service restaurant brands.
SUPER CHIX was named to QSR Magazine's list of 'The 40 Hottest Startup Fast Casuals in America', recognizing its growth and potential.