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)]].
Acai Express, a Puerto Rican-based lifestyle brand, is expanding in the United States via franchising, with two new locations in Denver and Rockaway Township, New Jersey.
Papa John's has launched a new creative campaign, 'Voices,' which focuses on the franchisees and employees rather than the founder.
Curry Up Now signs a 20-unit franchise agreement, expanding its presence in Colorado and Utah with a commitment to quality and creativity.
Arby’s has appointed H. Jon Benjamin as its Head of Sandwiches in a new promotional campaign.
Fazoli's celebrates its 30th anniversary with a month-long celebration, including daily specials and community outreach efforts to raise $100,000 for Feed the Children.
Papa John’s chief development officer Timothy C. O’Hern resigns, with no reason given for his departure and controversy surrounding his relationship with the ousted founder John Schnatter.
McDonald’s tests international menu items at select Florida locations, offering a limited-time taste of global-inspired food items to customers.
QSR Magazine examines whether restaurants have become healthier in recent years.
Freshii launches a school lunch program at locations across the nation, featuring kid-friendly menu options and dietary restrictions.
QSR Magazine releases its 2026 QSR 50 report, painting a picture of an industry that remains impressively resilient despite cautious consumer spending and intense competition.
Subway tops QSR's list of biggest fast-food chains in America with 25,908 stores, despite a nearly 900-unit drop since last year.
Paris Baguette announces the hiring of Jack F. Moran as its new COO, bringing two decades of experience in the franchising industry.
Creamistry, an ice cream franchise, opens its first location in China, marking the brand's international expansion and plans to hit 100 locations within four years.
Papa John’s is reducing fees for its domestic franchisees amid controversy surrounding ousted founder John Schnatter.
Togo's is featured in the August issue of QSR, highlighting its focus on flavor and innovation in its sandwiches.
Fazoli's is experiencing a development boom in 2018, with seven new locations opening and five more planned for the year.
The Pizza Press opens its new location in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
RE/MAX is among the top 10 worldwide franchise brands, according to QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report.
Marc Torres, CEO of Cheba Hut Toasted Subs makes the list at number 5 after making his way from hourly employee to leading the brand to double-digit same-store sales growth and doubling system-wide sales over the last three years.
QSR Magazine creates 40/40 list to highlight emerging brands under 40 locations, with a focus on innovative menus, hospitality, and experience.
Fransmart names Dustin Snyder as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing sales and marketing teams and strategic planning.
Cloud POS offers key advantages for quick-service restaurants, including cost, simplicity, flexibility, and function.
The QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience despite cautious consumer spending and intense competition, with McDonald's and Chick-fil-A maintaining their top positions.
BurgerFi innovates with improvements across its system, including the addition of a call center to field off-premises orders, to help franchisees become successful.