QSR Magazine — page 80

McDonald's announces $150M commitment to employee education, providing access to high school diploma and college tuition assistance.

The article reports on Subway's loyalty app, but does not have any relevance to the franchise industry.

Jack in the Box partnered with Postmates for delivery, available in 28 of Postmates' U.S. markets with over 1,000 Jack in the Box restaurants participating.

Penn Station East Coast Subs is set up for serious growth in 2018, with plans to add online ordering and expand into new markets.

Del Taco credited its pricing approach and menu additions, including Queso Blanco, for its five consecutive years of growth.

Dunkin' Donuts adds mobile ordering with Google Assistant, allowing customers to order menu items by voice command.

Coolgreens is a health-conscious brand to watch, offering customizable salads, wraps, and quinoa bowls with a focus on freshness and in-store fitness classes.

New York City's Café D'Avignon begins franchising, signing its first franchise deal with an agreement to open five franchise units in the greater Orlando area.

Bojangles' may close stores in its turnaround efforts, following a decline in sales and a recent attempt to refresh its appeal with modernized restaurants.

Dairy Queen celebrates their Fourth Annual Free Cone Day on March 20, collecting donations for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

QSR Magazine has identified five trends that restaurants can’t afford to ignore in 2018, including customization and convenience, to stay ahead of the curve.

McDonald's rolls out fresh beef quarter pounders to 3,500 restaurants.

Fazoli's reports 87 out of the last 91 months of same-store sales growth, and is updating its restaurants with a streamlined menu and modernized aesthetic.

Roy Rogers updates its restaurants to appeal to a younger audience and renew its growth through technological initiatives and a mobile app.

Sonic Drive-In introduces its first fast-food mushroom-blended burger, the Sonic Signature Slinger, starting at 350 calories.

Wendy's sets a three-year plan to claim a leadership spot in the quick service category through innovation and value.

Pizza Hut launches The Literacy Project, partnering with First Book to make books more accessible for students and teachers, aiming to transform 100 million lives through reading.

Jack in the Box focuses on value in 2018 with new snack items and menu innovation to appeal to customers seeking lower prices.

Domino's fell short of sales estimates in the fourth quarter, but the CEO remains optimistic about the brand's future growth.

MTY Food Group Inc. acquires the Grabbagreen franchise system for nearly $3 million, expanding its restaurant portfolio and growth potential.

Venture capital firms are investing in earlier-stage franchise brands, with some deals being struck sooner in the franchising process than ever before.

KFC temporarily closes most UK locations due to difficulties in supplying fresh chicken.

The Hummus & Pita Co. aims to sell 100 units in 2018.

Chipotle has named Taco Bell's Brian Niccol as its new CEO, following the departure of founder Steve Ells, who will take on a new role as chairman.