Round Table Introducing Dr. Pepper-Inspired Pizza Nationwide
Round Table Pizza, FAT Brands’ pizza franchise known for its signature flavors and premium ingredients, is giving fans another reason to gather around the table this football season.
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)]].
Round Table Pizza, FAT Brands’ pizza franchise known for its signature flavors and premium ingredients, is giving fans another reason to gather around the table this football season.
Gong cha expands presence through partnership with Ladle & Leaf
Checkers & Rally’s gives free fries in NYC for 40 years.
Fresh Kitchen (FK), the healthy, fast, modern-American bowl concept, announced the upcoming grand opening of its 20th Florida location — and its first in Southwest Florida — in Fort Myers, set for Spring 2027.
Today, DoorDash announced that Scooter’s Coffee is now available for delivery exclusively on the platform, giving the drive-thru chain’s fans a new way to order ahead of National Coffee Day on September 29.

Minnie Bird prepares for national franchise growth with new systems
Cheng-Hsueh Wu founded 85°C Bakery Cafe in Taiwan in 2003 after visiting a café at a five-star hotel and questioning why high-quality pastries and beverages were priced beyond everyday reach.
El Pollo Loco introduces fall flavors with three new menu items.

everbowl names Anna Gabele and Natalie Trzcinski to executive team
Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant, is cranking up the heat with a new lineup featuring Flamin’ Hot flavored Queso on some of the brand’s most popular menu items.
Original ChopShop opens in Richardson’s CityLine Market on September 23.
Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, açaí and superfruit bowl chains for over 30 years, is inviting guests to “Savor the Season” with a new lineup that offers something for everyone.
Famous Brands International signs deal with Batt Enterprises to grow across Southeast
Guests can now enjoy their favorite PepsiCo beverages while enjoying a meal at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill.
Donatos Pizza, the premium pizza franchise famous for its abundantly topped pizzas spread Edge to Edge, continues to build momentum across Texas as the brand expands its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston markets.

Burger King posts 8.5% same-store sales growth in Q2, outpacing larger QSR burger field
Clementine’s Ice Cream, the St. Louis-born ice cream brand known for its handcrafted, small-batch Nice, Non-Dairy and Naughty creations, is serving up its next phase of growth with the launch of its franchise opportunity.
The Gyro Project opens 10th location in Hell’s Kitchen on October 15.

Starbucks could be on the verge of another significant overseas deal.

Restaurant owners face IRS penalties for incorrect W-2s and 1099s, up to $340 each
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading restaurant for citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken, announced a community grand opening celebration for its second Albuquerque restaurant, located at 3811 Ellison Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114.
Fuku, the quick, chef-driven eatery from chef and cultural icon David Chang known for its signature spicy fried chicken sandwich and growing lineup of unexpected collaborations, is teaming up with legendary Peter Luger Steak House for a limited-edition sando.
Haraz Coffee, a fast-growing specialty coffee brand, opened its newest location at 2711 Texas Ave.
Slutty Vegan, the world-famous, woman-owned plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur, author and reality-television star Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing