QSR Magazine — page 88

Papa Murphy's targets Albuquerque for growth, aiming to expand its presence in the market over the next three years.

KFC aims to regain its position in the fried chicken industry by going back to basics and improving its business strategy.

Food trucks drive global food to U.S. fast casuals, providing a cheaper entry point and opportunity for risk-taking.

Checkers & Rally's plans to open 60 locations in Michigan as part of its expansion strategy in the state.

GYMGUYZ continues to grow with its franchise model, offering a unique fitness experience to customers.

Snapchat has become a popular platform for brands to reach consumers with shorter attention spans.

Millennials are driving the trend of visiting restaurants that stand for something, with brands like Panera Bread and Starbucks leading the way.

The 2026 QSR 50 report highlights industry trends, including AI deployment and beverage growth.

Mosquitoes and Zika pose a threat to outdoor dining, prompting restaurants to take preventative measures against mosquitoes.

The 2026 QSR 50 report highlights industry trends, including the use of AI, loyalty programs, and sustainable unit economics.

QSR Magazine's 2026 report highlights industry trends and growth, with brands emphasizing sustainable unit economics and AI deployment.

Pita Pit upgrades its marketing and operations with new technology.

Location-based technologies like geofencing, beacons, and RFID are increasingly used in the restaurant industry to improve marketing efforts and ordering processes.

QSR Magazine released its 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting industry trends and top-performing brands, including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.

Many franchises like to throw the word “growth” around, but few can actually produce the hard numbers to back it up—Checkers & Rally’s is one of those few.

Chicken chains have seen higher interest and sales than Mexican quick service and fast casual in the past 18 months, according to YouGov BrandIndex.

The article provides a brief overview of recent franchising news, including top players in franchise development and all-star franchisees.

The fast-casual industry has seen a 33 percent rise in menu mentions of mac ‘n’ cheese in the past five years.

QSR Magazine releases its 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting industry trends and growth, with McDonald's maintaining its No. 1 position.

The article breaks down some of 1851’s top headlines this week, including the importance of franchisee satisfaction and top players in franchise development, according to Weekly Sizzle.

Franchisee satisfaction is crucial for a franchise brand's success, with foodservice franchisees having lower satisfaction rates than other industries.

Quick service restaurants are finding ways to balance their finances, managing labor and food costs to stay profitable.

90 percent of limited-service restaurants mention cheese on their menus, with various types of cheese being used in menu items.

Starbucks innovates its drive-thru service with new mobile payment methods and online ordering systems.