
QSR Magazine: IFA’s VetFran Initiative Helps Military Veterans Become Franchisees
IFA's VetFran initiative supports military veterans in transitioning to franchise ownership, providing skills training and resources.
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)]].

IFA's VetFran initiative supports military veterans in transitioning to franchise ownership, providing skills training and resources.

QSR brands are expected to learn from fast-casual concepts and deliver quality experiences to customers.

Checkers & Rally’s launches a new growth strategy, Checkers & Rally’s Model 4.0, with three design plans for new freestanding restaurants.

Arby's new venison sandwich sold out in one day in its first test market, aiming to connect with 20 million hunters nationwide.

Plant-based proteins are on the rise in the quick service industry, driven by demand from millennials and consumers seeking healthier options.

The Brass Tap is expanding to Baltimore in December, as the company continues to grow its presence in the US market.

Major equity firms continue to buy restaurant brands, citing ten reasons including financial gains and the ability to improve operations and customer experience.

The 2016 presidential election will impact the franchise restaurant industry, with labor regulations and other issues at stake.

Fast-casual brands like Plated Dishes are fine-tuning their menus to offer plated meals with entrees and sides, according to a recent QSR Magazine article.

The article discusses Lightbridge Academy, a childcare franchise, but lacks relevant information for the topic.

Chipotle's Tasty Made Burger concept opens its first location on October 27 in Lancaster, Ohio.

QSR Magazine teams up with Franchise Business Review to name the top franchise deals of 2016, considering factors like franchisee satisfaction and system satisfaction.

QSR Magazine explores the limited-service industry's adoption of digital tools to enhance the customer experience.

Vanguard, a Milwaukee-based fast casual, offers unusual menu items like jalapeño Cheddar brats and Octopus Chorizo at its two-year-old location.

QSR Magazine reports on food allergy accommodations in limited-service industry.

Luna Grill Fresh Mediterranean, a 27-unit fast casual restaurant, offers a diverse menu and emphasizes freshness and healthiness.

Chick-fil-A brought back its original barbecue sauce due to demands from fans on social media, marking the first menu change resulting from customer feedback since 2010.

Restaurant operators face labor regulations and other challenges in the 2016 presidential election, with implications for their businesses and lives.

Lennys Grill & Subs serves high-quality sandwiches at value prices, according to QSR Magazine.

QSR Magazine's 2016 Drive-Thru Study found that Wendy's has the fastest drive-thru service time among top brands, with an average of 169 seconds.
The QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience, with brands emphasizing sustainable unit economics, accelerating unit development, and focusing on beverages and loyalty programs.

Hungry Howie's runs its eighth annual 'Love, Hope & Pizza' campaign to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

QSR Magazine highlights key equipment for restaurant success, including ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and make lines.

Culver's has achieved success in the competitive quick-service burger industry through its focus on consistency and customer satisfaction.