QSR Magazine — page 27

Döner Haus has expanded to the West Coast with its first California location in South Los Angeles, featuring a dedicated dining room and halal-certified menu.

The frozen custard franchise is expanding its Florida presence with a new family-owned and operated shop opening in Siesta Key Village.

Jack in the Box reported softer Q3 sales after its highly spicy "Hot Ones" menu collaboration proved too polarizing for broad consumer appeal.

Shipley Do-Nuts has signed a 15-unit development agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC to bring the Texas-based brand to Metro Detroit starting in 2027.

The FAT Brands-owned hot dog concept is offering 80-cent lemonades at participating locations to celebrate its 80th anniversary and National Lemonade Day.

The publication’s annual report ranks the top 50 quick-service restaurant brands in America by systemwide sales and unit growth.

Restaurant executives are being urged to prioritize business strategy over platform evaluation as AI shifts from a future capability to a core competitive tool.

An analysis of 93 million data points reveals that bulk purchasing fails to secure lower supplier prices for restaurant groups more than half the time.

The Houston-based hot chicken concept is expanding its footprint and menu following the acquisition of a local smashburger brand.

The quick-service restaurant industry is facing a structural shift as the traditional pipeline of younger, entry-level workers continues to shrink, complicating scheduling and retention.

The iced tea franchise continues its Arkansas expansion with a new location owned and operated by the Weaver family in partnership with TexArk Tea, LLC.

The burrito chain marks its 88th systemwide location and second in Massachusetts with a new downtown opening featuring its signature customizable menu.

Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand and plans a statewide expansion starting with a new location in Tinton Falls.

The fast-casual giant is entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via a partnership with Alshaya Group, with the first location set to open in Riyadh's Sidra district.

QSR Magazine recently released its 2026 QSR 50 report, painting a picture of an industry that remains impressively resilient despite cautious consumer spending and intense competition.

The iced tea franchise has broken ground on its first Rio Grande Valley location, part of a broader expansion strategy across the state of Texas.

Trian Fund Management and Flynn Group, the world’s largest franchisee organization, are reportedly preparing a bid for the multi-unit burger chain.

Burger King has named Palmer Digital Group an approved provider of indoor and outdoor digital menu boards and canopy systems for its North American franchise network.

The historic West Hollywood burger brand is celebrating eight decades of operation with 80-cent promotions across all of its current restaurant locations.

Restaurant brands like WOWorks and Kahala Brands are increasingly utilizing co-branding to offset rising real estate and development costs through higher revenue per square foot.

The fast-growing hot chicken concept has appointed Ashley Prokos to lead franchise sales as the brand surpasses 100 units sold and eyes international expansion.

The beverage brand has reached the 200-unit milestone and raised its growth guidance, aiming for a long-term goal of 1,000 locations by 2027.

Rick Petralia will oversee the brand’s flagship training and media resource teams while continuing to advance culinary strategy for the fast-casual steakburger concept.

The chicken giant is rolling out a limited-time menu featuring maple-flavored waffles and s'mores-themed beverages nationwide.