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)]].
The sandwich franchise is offering a series of weekly discounts to its rewards members throughout September as part of its ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations.
The global burger giant is offering a full week of daily digital coupons for its Royal Perks members leading up to National Cheeseburger Day.
The quick-service chain has launched a direct-to-consumer catering platform and expanded menu as a core component of its strategic 'Project Del Sunrise' growth roadmap.
The hot chicken concept has secured a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the United Kingdom over the next three years.
The iced tea franchise expands its Texas presence with a new family-owned location in Presidio featuring its signature drive-thru and water filtration system.
The Athens-based fast-casual concept is launching a new prototype with a drive-thru pickup lane as it prepares for regional franchise expansion.
TSG Consumer Partners has taken a strategic stake in the 10-unit New York City taco concept to fuel its next phase of growth.
Rosati’s Pizza plans to open 11 new locations within 90 days, marking a record year for store growth and an increase in multi-unit operators.
The 2,112-unit restaurant chain finished a five-month rollout of the Harri platform to streamline scheduling, labor forecasting, and compliance monitoring for general managers.
Roost & Rise Holdings is set to open the fast-casual chicken brand’s first Henry County location and 13th unit in the state of Tennessee.
Blaze Pizza has increased its fundraiser giveback rate to 25% for the month of September to support school and community organization programs.
The coffeehouse operator appointed former Raising Cane’s executive Zane Thomas-Rogers to lead operations as the brand adds new leadership across finance, marketing, and technology.
The Yum! Brands subsidiary has appointed former Taco Bell executive Amy Ellis Durini to a newly created role leading global brand strategy and innovation.
The fast-casual chicken salad franchise has entered its 26th state with a new location in Barboursville, marking the brand's debut in West Virginia.
everbowl, the fast-casual superfood brand with more than 100 locations nationwide, is bringing its craft superfood bowls, smoothies and toasts to Arizona’s West Valley, celebrating its Grand Opening on September 4 in South Peoria.
Chicken Salad Chick debuts Nashville Hottie and Pumpkin Spice Cake.
Krystal is introducing new Kids Meals featuring collectible toys from Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, alongside a limited-time 99-cent Kids Meal offer on Sundays in participating markets as families settle back into school-year routines.
Vicious Biscuit, the original home of unapologetically bold biscuits, is expanding its footprint in Northeast Ohio as franchisees Carl Albright, Dave Ost and Ken Troutman sign a lease for their third location.
Firehouse Subs, the firefighter-founded hot sub brand known for its commitment to community impact, has officially opened its 200th restaurant in Canada.
SoFresh, the fast-growing fresh-casual restaurant brand known for made-to-order bowls, wraps, salads, smoothies and other better-for-you options, announced the opening of its 28th location in Nocatee, Florida.
Restaurant leaders know that operational judgment is irreplaceable.
Jimmy John's partners with ESPN's College GameDay as official sandwich
QSR's 2026 Best Franchise Deals features 20 top brands with strong unit economics.
Lola Beans signs six-unit franchise deal to expand into Delaware