
Chipotle Taps Gen Alpha Star for New Digital Menu Item
Chipotle partners with Gen Alpha star Salish Matter on new menu item.
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)]].

Chipotle partners with Gen Alpha star Salish Matter on new menu item.
Parlor Doughnuts is welcoming the harvest season with a new lineup of limited-time flavors inspired by one of the best parts of late summer and early fall: a trip to the local farm stand or farmers market with friends and family.
Philz Coffee introduces Apple Cinnamon Roll and Pecan Pie Cold Brews.

Over the past year, some of the restaurant industry’s biggest brands have been reinventing themselves.

Amanda Pizarro built The Salty Donut into a $21 million brand

Panera introduces points system to its loyalty program for 70 million members

Crumbl is introducing a limited-time Euro Summer Week menu featuring six new desserts inspired by European flavors.
Participating U.S. locations of the fast-casual chicken chain will donate 25% of sales on August 25 to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela and Colombia.

The bagel franchise is bringing back its Pumpkin Bagel and Pumpkin Shmear for the first time since 2017 as part of its nationwide fall menu launch.

The Texas Roadhouse-owned fast-casual concept is reintroducing its Korean Hot Chicken Sandwich and debuting new Korean Hot Chicken Tenders for a limited time this fall.

Whether Guests are in the mood for a juicy burger, a melty grilled classic, or crunchy chicken with a kick, these beloved favorites deliver big flavor without breaking the bank.
Existing franchisee Sanjay Patel has opened his second Cincinnati-area location in Oakley, with plans to develop three additional units across Ohio and Kentucky over two years.

Across social media, fashion, music and pop culture, fans are rediscovering the feelings, creativity and cultural moments that made the era unforgettable, and Taco Bell is reviving a few icons of its own.
Pret A Manger donates 20% of catering sales to City Harvest.
Orange County is about to get a little sweeter! Levain Bakery, the legendary bakery behind New York City’s favorite six-ounce cookies, will open its first Orange County location in early September at Fashion Island in Ne
The WOWorks fast-casual salad brand is introducing a weekly value promotion at participating locations to celebrate its four decades in business.

The smoothie franchise has expanded its GLP-1 Support Menu with a new seasonal pumpkin offering designed for health-conscious consumers and those on weight-loss medications.
School is back in session, and Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is giving families a sweet reason to celebrate.

Scooter’s Coffee offers free pup cups on National Dog Day.

It may still feel like summer outside, but pumpkin season is officially starting at Jeff’s Bagel Run.

It’s about time green cleaners evolved. Hospeco Brands Group is launching EvoGreen All-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, the first product in the new EvoGreen line of environmentally responsible cleaning solutions that delive

Ziggi’s Coffee announced the launch of its fall menu, marking the return of pumpkin across multiple product categories with returning favorites, new beverages, seasonal bread slices and a kid-friendly option.
A new report from PAR Technology reveals that nearly 75% of diners are now open to AI integration in restaurants, a significant increase from the previous year.
The Gyro Project gives away 10,000 prizes on National Gyro Day.