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)]].
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has been ranked #89 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top 150 Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list, as a growing number of existing franchisees have expanded beyond their first PJ’s Coffee locations.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 610 locations world-wide, announced the opening of its newest location in Mentor, Ohio at 7652 Mentor Avenue, offering the commu
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a renowned coffee franchise recognized for its premium Hawaiian coffees, strong community connections, and adventurous spirit, spent the first half of 2026 building the operational foundation to support its next phase of growth.
McDonald's unveils plan to win traffic with menu upgrades and AI-powered operations
Pizza Guys signs lease in Fort Worth, Texas, for 2027 opening.
No one knows noodles like Noodles & Company. Noodles & Company, the only national restaurant brand dedicated entirely to noodles, is bringing more than 30 years of noodle expertise to New Mexico with the opening of its first restaurant in the state.
Hyper Energy Bar, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Speck as Chief Marketing Officer.
McDonald's to provide $8.5 billion in franchisee support through 2036
Multi-unit restaurants face $1.55 trillion in sales with concentrated exposures
For the past several years, the quick service restaurant industry has operated under a straightforward assumption: consumers are feeling the effects of inflation and economic uncertainty, so the brands that win will be those that charge the least.
Fewer than 10% of drive-thru orders include an upsell, costing QSR operators $200,000 to $400,000 in potential sales
Starbird Chicken, the award-winning fast casual chicken concept known for its fresh, globally inspired flavors, is expanding its footprint into Washington through a new franchise partnership with Mehta Investment Group.
Mendocino Farms, the celebrated Southern California-born fast-casual restaurant chain known for turning sandwiches, salads, and chef-driven catering into an unexpected culinary adventure, continues its Texas growth with
WKS Restaurant Group promotes Jay Spongberg to president and COO
PINCHO has expanded its menu and catering strategy with the launch of Build Your Own Bowls, a rotating seasonal menu and a rewards program for catering customers.
A new stop for toasted subs, cold drinks and laid-back vibes is rolling into southeast Baton Rouge.
Urbane Cafe, the California-born restaurant famous for fresh-baked focaccia, gourmet sandwiches and hand-crafted bowls, is bringing its signature scratch-made dining experience to Glendale, California.
Smokey Mo’s BBQ, the neighborhood barbecue franchise known for serving Texas classics smoked in-house daily with fast, friendly service, has named Von Dawson as its Vice President of Franchise Development as the company
Mokas Coffee & Eatery, known for its expertly roasted coffee, freshly baked pastries, and made-to-order breakfast and lunch offerings, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at 11814 S Fellows St, Olathe, KS, on Wednesday, September 30.
White Castle opens fourth Central Florida location in Daytona Beach
QSRs see growth in snacking, 80% of consumers snack outside restaurants
gusto!, the Atlanta-born fast-casual brand known for healthy bowls and wraps packed with bold global flavors, is welcoming fall with a lineup designed to bring guests more variety, including a new premium protein option and two new seasonal favorites.
Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain committed to making everyday health and sustainability possible, launched its first creative campaign with Jalen Brunson, point guard for the New York Knicks and 2026 NBA Champion and Finals MVP.
HB Protein Smoothies, a protein-first smoothie concept built for today’s health-conscious consumer, signed a six-unit development agreement with Bob Morris, a franchise investor with a multi-unit track record in Planet Fitness and 7 Brew Coffee.