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)]].
Fast-casual chains, including Noodles & Company, are expected to be hit hardest in 2018, with consumers planning to dine out less and spend less money per meal.
Moe’s Southwest Grill has chosen Kate Munoz as its new Chief Taco Officer, who will lead the charge to spread the word about the brand’s tacos.
Noodles & Company is optimistic about its future, with the launch of zucchini noodles and a focus on online orders to make its products more convenient for consumers.
Popeyes has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer food delivery in select locations, including New York City, Chicago, Miami, and Washington.
Pizza Hut signs 'landmark' deal with Telepizza Group to expand internationally, doubling its footprint in targeted regions.
Moe's Southwest Grill is searching for a chief taco officer through a social media campaign, which has boosted buzz around the brand.
Jack in the Box is now available on Grubhub in 20 markets across the nation, with plans to expand to more locations throughout the year.
Yum! Brands reported a dip in same-store sales, but surpassed expectations for overall revenue goals, with Taco Bell being the most profitable brand.
McDonald's new value menu returns surprising results, with customers ordering more items on average per visit.
Domino's introduces voice recognition software to streamline phone orders, using artificial intelligence to deliver convenience for customers and better job experiences for team members.
Today, QSR Magazine announced that the iconic West Coast pretzel chain, Wetzel's Pretzels, is planning to open its first location in China by mid-2018.
Papa John’s is continuing to shake things up in its system. According to a recent article in QSR Magazine , the brand announced that Joe Smith, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Development, is now being promoted to CFO.
Restaurants are missing revenue and guest engagement opportunities by not leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience.
Burger King and Popeyes are testing delivery at hundreds of restaurants, with initial results showing promise for the brands.
Cousins Subs has teamed up with the Milwaukee Bucks to fight hunger in Wisconsin.
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's work to differentiate themselves from one another with distinct marketing efforts.
The restaurant industry has gone virtual. A recent QSR Magazine article highlights how food service pros are utilizing new technology to create real-time virtual experiences for both customers and employees.
Togo's updates its look and feel, modernizing its brand with new signage and a modified color palette, while staying true to its loyal fanbase and menu favorites.
Restaurant sales show a 0.8 percent increase in March, the best month since October 2017, according to TDn2K.
Toppers Pizza adds baked mac ‘n cheese options to menu, featuring five hearty recipes and a pick 2 or more for $5.99 value meal.
Fazoli’s sets 12 franchise sales records in first quarter, with five new restaurant openings and a goal of opening 12 locations in 2018.
Panera is one of the restaurants being investigated in regards to an E. coli outbreak in New Jersey, with eight people hospitalized.
Papa John’s introduces a new marketing campaign focusing on value, offering a $12.99 meal and promoting its traditional ‘Better Ingredients, Better Pizza’ tagline.
Dunkin' Donuts has launched a new national value menu called Dunkin' Go2s, featuring items at $2, $3, and $5 price points.