QSR Magazine — page 74

Jamba Juice rebrands, opening its first location in Nashville with a sleek store redesign and expanded menu offerings.

MUTTS Canine Cantina takes dog-friendly patios to the next level, offering a fast-casual-bar-dog park hybrid that encourages guests to stay for hours socializing and enjoying the full bar.

Penn Station East Coast Subs awards nearly $10,000 in total scholarship prizes to its Athlete of the Year program winners.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop ranks No. 2 for Mexican food franchises.

When Scott Jennings founded Cheba Hut in the late '90s, the culture around cannabis was very different than it is today.

Pei Wei Asian Diner is sold to PWD Acquisition LLC for an undisclosed amount, contributing to PWD’s portfolio of quick-service Asian concepts.

White Castle expands into the Phoenix market for the first time, driven by a growing fan base that became increasingly vocal on social media over the span of a decade.

Restaurants are reaping the benefits of smart technology, with 79% of diners agreeing that restaurant technology improves the guest experience.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes sees success with its Google 5-Star Service Program, increasing 5-star reviews by 300% since 2019.

MGH study finds 45% of diners try new restaurants due to social media.

Wetzel's Pretzels celebrates National Pretzel Day with free original pretzels and social media promotions.

McDonald's is making progress toward its goal of using only cage-free eggs by 2025, with 33% of its eggs now sourced from cage-free farms.

Potbelly set its sights on bolstering its presence in the U.S. and internationally, aiming to achieve 2,000-2,500 stores worldwide, with a focus on franchising to reach that goal.

MTY Food Group acquired Papa Murphy's Pizza for $190 million, expanding its network to roughly 7,378 stores globally, and adding the take-and-bake pizza franchise to its portfolio.

Restaurant industry sales are projected to reach $863 billion in 2019, with three in four operators responding that industry conditions are 'excellent' or 'good'.

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has implemented a 5-Star Service Program to increase online reviews and drive profitability at the franchisee level.

Burger King tests plant-based Whopper at 59 locations in and around St. Louis in collaboration with Impossible Foods.

A study by Bradley Corp. found that 52% of customers would spend more money at a business with clean, well-maintained restrooms.

Panera introduces 'You Mix 2' menu with AR Snapchat previews, offering combinations of soups and other dishes.

Starbucks is exploring a cryptocurrency strategy, partnering with Bakkt to develop a card and app that will allow customers to buy products using digital assets.

Penn Station East Coast Subs launched a new mobile app and loyalty program, offering customers a photo booth, messaging center, and rewards program.

Wienerschnitzel introduces three new chili cheese fries flavors as part of its limited-time promotion.

QSR Magazine’s 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience and growth, with brands prioritizing sustainable unit economics and AI deployment.

T-Mobile customers can get a free taco every week at Taco Bell through the T-Mobile Tuesdays promotion.