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)]].
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching a contactless doorstep drop-off delivery option for guests to choose when they order delivery through Dickeys.com or the Dickey’s App.
I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a three-store franchise development agreement to expand its footprint in Texas, with locations opening in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a franchise agreement to expand its footprint in South Florida, with three locations opening in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers free delivery for basketball fans, featuring a variety of wings and ribs in 8 bold flavors.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs a two-store franchise development agreement with Mastermind Alliance Investment Group in Miami.
Penn Station East Coast Subs is launching a round-up campaign to support local Down syndrome organizations, aiming to donate $150,000.
“I Heart Mac & Cheese is a fun, attractive concept and an affordable franchise model that is easy to operate, with support systems in place to help our partners be successful,” said Stephen Giordanella, I Heart Mac & Cheese CEO and Chairman.
Hungry Howie's re-enters the Michigan market after a 10-year absence with a new franchise location, leveraging customer data and analytics to inform expansion plans.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is extending its free delivery offer through March, allowing guests to enjoy authentic, Texas-style barbecue in their homes or offices with no delivery fees.
Chicken Salad Chick reports its 16th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth, following a record-breaking year of success, with systemwide sales increasing by 40.1% and unit count by 38.5% in 2019.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has announced record-breaking systemwide sales in 2019, surpassing a new benchmark and entering its first international market.
Checkers & Rally’s opens over 80 new restaurants in 24 months.
Wingstop Inc. will host its first Investor Day since its initial public offering in 2015.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit kicks off 2020 with free delivery and Kids Eat Free every day in January, offering families a budget-friendly meal option.
Penn Station East Coast Subs offers free small fries with any sandwich purchase for its annual 'Happy New Year from our President' promotion.
1851 lists the top 10 pizza franchises to watch in 2020.
The Hummus & Pita Co. signs a multi-unit franchise deal to expand across the Midwest, with a first franchise location opening in Columbus, Ohio in 2020.
Checkers & Rally's celebrates 'Black FRYDay' with $1 Fries, offering customers a budget-friendly option.
Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrates National Cookie Day by offering a free cookie bite to customers.
While franchisors have been doing everything they can to streamline the ordering process, including AI voice ordering , pick-up cubbies and dual-lanes , the answer may have been right in front of them all along.
Penn Station East Coast Subs offers rewards for gift card purchases, providing customers with a free small sub for every $30 spent.
Chipotle CEO claims drive-thrus only take 12 seconds, but customers spent an average of 20 seconds longer in drive-thrus in 2019.
Pie Five's Pizza Passport Sweepstakes takes guests on a culinary journey around the world, with a chance to win a seven-night European cruise.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop launches holiday gift card and bonus card campaign, offering $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchase.