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 giant raised $1 billion in its public market debut, establishing an initial valuation of approximately $7.3 billion following its acquisition by Blackstone.
The taco giant is reporting a steady recovery in same-store sales following a temporary disruption caused by a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
The donut and kolache brand signed four franchise agreements for nine new units, including its first nonprofit partnership in South Dallas.
Multi-unit franchisees Jeff and Amanda LaConte have opened their second SoFresh location, marking the 27th unit for the healthy fast-casual brand.
CEO Brian Niccol focuses on operational 'equities' like hand-written cups and condiment bars to restore the brand’s value perception among core customers.
The global doughnut brand has partnered with ER Group and its South African franchisee to open 10 locations in Mauritius over five years.
Multi-unit Hungry Howie’s operators Jennifer Yanakiev and Brian Edelen are expanding their portfolio with a new three-store development deal in South Carolina.
The bagel concept celebrated its newest Delaware location with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce.
The chicken finger chain is entering two new markets and reopening several remodeled units as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Following the devastating tornado that impacted communities across Wisconsin’s Fox Valley on July 27, Cousins Subs invites guests to come together to support local recovery efforts.
Consumers’ interest in diverse cuisines and fusion cuisines continues to grow.
The fast-casual chain is shifting its corporate base to Massachusetts to be closer to leadership while maintaining a support center in its founding city of St. Louis.
Wingstop executives are shifting strategies to address lower-income consumer pressure after reporting a 7.5 percent decline in U.S. same-store sales for the second quarter.
Franchisee Gene Sherman is expanding his Maryland footprint with a second Playa Bowls location in Frederick and a third planned for Urbana.
Veteran Cold Stone Creamery operator Arshad Khwaja is expanding his portfolio with a new co-branded location alongside Wetzel’s Pretzels in the Bronx.
Restaurant brands are shifting away from aggressive price hikes toward transparent value strategies as rising costs begin to negatively impact guest traffic and comparable sales.
The fast-casual burger chain is launching a month-long scavenger hunt and promotional discounts to celebrate 45 years of operation.
The tech-forward global coffee chain is teaming up with the language-learning app for a seasonal marketing campaign targeting Gen Z consumers.
Veteran marketing executive Jenn Johnston joins the leadership team to oversee enterprise strategy following the brand's acquisition of Hot Dog on a Stick.
The dessert franchise signed 25 new agreements in the first half of 2026, surpassing its total for all of 2025 as same-store sales climbed 30%.
Drone delivery service Flytrex is partnering with logistics platform Nash to implement an autonomous-first fulfillment model across its Dallas-Fort Worth operations.
The Sacramento-based brand is growing its Orange County footprint with a new franchised location operated by a former pizza restaurant employee.
The wellness-focused restaurant chain is expanding its Nebraska presence with a third Omaha-area location in Papillion, led by local franchise partners.
Local multi-unit operators Danish and Shahrukh Lakhani have acquired and are reopening the wholesome fast-casual concept in Highland Village, Texas.