QSR Magazine — page 35

The coffee and donut chain is reintroducing its bulk iced beverage buckets for a limited time at participating locations nationwide to drive summer group sales.

A new survey reveals that 37% of QSR customers have noticed 'shrinkflation' in portion sizes, highlighting the importance of transparency in restaurant pricing strategies.

The Hot Head Burritos CEO will discuss modern site selection strategies and competing for prime real estate during the upcoming industry event in Atlanta.

With real growth projected at just 1.3%, restaurant operators must focus on granular improvements in labor and food costs to protect thinning margins in a high-cost environment.

The regional burger chain has appointed former Church’s Texas Chicken executive Ryan Moore to lead its financial strategy during a period of significant growth.

Torchy’s Tacos has launched a $9.95 'Taco Two-Step' combo deal featuring signature tacos, chips, and a drink to mark the brand's 20th anniversary.

The legacy chicken brand achieved its first net domestic unit growth since 2010, reporting a 60 percent increase in average unit EBITDA since 2022.

The artisan bagel brand has hired former Moe’s Southwest Grill executive Mike Smith to lead operations as the company enters its next growth phase.

The sandwich franchise is updating its youth menu at all locations, offering new main dish options like mac and cheese and chicken tenders to increase family appeal.

Husband-and-wife franchisees Mike and Stephanie Andler have opened the brand's fourth Washington location, marking its first entry into Chelan County.

Leading restaurant operators are utilizing the EB-3 visa program to move beyond basic recruitment and focus on long-term employee development and retention.

The fourth annual networking reception for women in restaurant leadership will take place this September in Atlanta during the QSR Evolution Conference.

The Pasadena-based fast-casual brand has opened its first international location in Mérida, kicking off a planned expansion across Mexico.

The neighborhood sandwich chain has expanded its presence in Central Texas with a new opening at the Fort Hood military installation's food court.

The Grammy-nominated artist joins the juice and smoothie franchise as an equity stakeholder to accelerate expansion across South Florida and beyond.

The fast-casual steakburger franchise has expanded its footprint in Oklahoma with the opening of its second location in the Broken Arrow community.

The legacy frozen yogurt franchisor is marking its 45th year with a nationwide buy-one-get-one promotion and a new brand campaign centered on community.

The Greek street food franchise reported an 18.2% jump in same-store sales for the first half of 2026, significantly outperforming broader industry benchmarks.

A nine-unit Freddy’s group in Colorado and Wyoming has become the first QSR franchise to achieve a new five-part operational standard for restroom handwashing hygiene.

Hubspoke Brands has launched a co-branded restaurant model in Bridgeport, combining Wayback Burgers with its new fast-casual pizza concept, Molte Pizze.

The bubble tea giant has secured its largest direct franchising deal to date, partnering with Bakers Acres & Cattle Company to develop 50 new locations across Texas.

The Tex-Mex brand is hosting a week-long series of events and promotions to celebrate the reopening of its Mobile restaurant.

Chipotle is leveraging National Avocado Day with a two-day digital promotion, offering free chips and guacamole to reward app users and loyalty members.

The coffee chain is launching a social media giveaway awarding five winners monthly coffee supplies for a full year.