
QSR Magazine: Report: Subway Closed Over 900 Restaurants in 2017
Subway closed over 900 restaurants in 2017, citing erosion of baseline traffic and related profitability decline.
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)]].

Subway closed over 900 restaurants in 2017, citing erosion of baseline traffic and related profitability decline.

Coolgreens has launched a franchise model and is planning national growth with the right franchisees.

Chick-fil-A breaks its Sunday tradition to help stranded travelers at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, serving 2,000 meals.

1851 highlighted women-owned businesses, including Jennifer Saxton’s Tot Squad, which is creating a brand and industry that caters to women and families.

QSR Magazine highlights nine fast food trends for 2018, including the use of charcoal in menu items.

Panda Express is opening its 2,000th location in New York City, marking a significant milestone for the fast-casual restaurant chain.

Pizza Hut began delivering beer and wine to customers, starting with a location in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of its effort to improve the delivery experience.

In-N-Out Burger is developing plans for a production center in Colorado Springs, which will support future restaurants in the state.

Wendy's is rolling out delivery nationwide, partnering with DoorDash to bring its menu items to customers in 48 major markets.

QSR Magazine shares 4 ways to improve order ahead experience.

Foot traffic in the food court mall environment continues to dwindle and it has quick-service restaurants that rely on it thinking outside of the box to serve customers.

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza has more than doubled its presence in two years with 18 units across San Francisco, Nebraska, and Dallas.

Portillo's launches delivery nationwide through a partnership with DoorDash, offering convenient delivery to its customers.

Actor Jeremy Jordan from “Supergirl” made claims last week that Chipotle immediately denied.

Panera Bread acquires Au Bon Pain, bringing the two brands together again with a combined 2,304 units worldwide.

New menu-labeling guidance was announced on Tuesday by the U.S.

Potbelly sandwich chain shifts focus to franchised-unit growth, investing in expansion after challenging year and leadership changes.

McDonald's has officially rolled out its popular McRib menu item.

Dunkin' Donuts sees an 8.3 percent revenue increase in the third quarter, driven by its focus on being an on-the-go brand.

Brands in the QSR and fast-casual segment respond to consumer demand for off-premises dining.

Baked goods can lead to sweet success for limited-service restaurant concepts, with a focus on highlighting and marketing sweet treats.

Bon Me, a Boston fast casual, has 17 units including food trucks, food carts, and brick-and-mortar restaurants, serving Vietnamese bánh mì sandwiches and other options.

Sonic seeks more differentiated value promotions, shifting its focus from deep discounting to highlighting unique products.

Taco Bell launches a fashion collection with Forever 21, featuring iconic graphics and prints on apparel items.