QSR Magazine — page 31

CC’s Coffee House is making coffee runs more convenient for Louisiana residents.

Taco John’s opens in La Porte, Indiana on August 10.

PrimoHoagies, the award-winning Italian specialty sandwich franchise known for its authentic hoagies, premium ingredients and more than 34 years of family stewardship, is strengthening another critical pillar of its long

Papa Johns International, announced several changes to the Company’s leadership team to further support the Company’s ongoing strategic transformation.

Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Gong cha from TA Associates, transferring ownership of one of the world’s largest tea chains as it targets significant expansion in the U.S.

Dutch Bros buys 65 Salad and Go sites for $105 million

With 57 percent of guests specifically craving Americanized global fare, according to Technomic, global flavor is no longer a niche menu experiment for specialized concepts.

&pizza is officially bringing its signature edge, energy and cult-favorite pies to Georgia.

Shake Shack reports 3.5 percent same-store sales growth in Q2

The QSR Evolution Conference, the only event of its kind focused exclusively on the needs of quick-service restaurant operators, executives, and leaders, is officially expanding its footprint.

Playa Bowls is redefining the fast-growing refresher category with the launch of better-for-you Surf Quenchers.

White Castle, home of The Original Slider, and USA Luge, the national governing body for the sport of luge, are sticking together — because when two slider experts click, you don’t mess with a good thing.

Mike's Red Tacos signs 22-unit deal in Texas and California.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant, located in the Amberwood Retail Center at 19037 I-35 in Kyle.

Restaurant technology is entering one of its most significant periods of transformation, as advances in artificial intelligence and edge technologies reshape how restaurants operate and serve guests.

Rōti Modern Mediterranean (Rōti), the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant concept part of Edible Brands, announced the launch of a new franchise incentive program designed to support and accelerate development for its growing roster of franchise partners.

Crumbl has introduced Soda Community Creations, a new in-app feature that allows customers to create and share custom Dirty Soda combinations.

Skinny Louie will open its fifth New York City restaurant Aug.

Dutch Bros has added two customer-created beverages, Mexican Mocha and Island Potion, to its official menu for a limited time.

Handel’s Ice Cream, the beloved brand serving ice cream since 1945, is crafting a delightful treat with the NEW Cheesecake with Biscoff Cookies.

Noodles & Company is bringing fresh-from-the-oven comfort to the table with its new limited-time Baked Cheese Tortelloni, available Aug.

Gabby is opening the dollhouse doors, and Auntie Anne’s is bringing the pretzels.

The product launched Aug. 1 at 7 Brew locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Portillo’s, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for serving Chicago-style favorites for more than 60 years, today announced the appointment of Kevin Kalicak as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 7, 2026.