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)]].
Cofounders Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley will exit day-to-day operations of the cookie giant but remain on the board as the brand seeks new executive leadership.
The Philadelphia-based fried chicken concept has secured a major development agreement to bring 20 units to Southeast Florida and the Orlando area.
The sandwich chain is accelerating its franchise development with new multi-unit agreements as it nears its goal of 500 open locations nationwide.
The coffee franchise is returning to its original 1978 location in New Orleans as part of a broader push to modernize its 200-unit system.
Quick-service and fast-casual chains are increasingly using protein callouts to appeal to consumer perceptions of health and value.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop executive Kim Lewis discusses developing custom AI tools and pioneering digital ordering solutions within the franchised QSR brand.
The personalized beverage brand is entering Colorado via a 10-unit development agreement with a father-son franchisee team.
The Southern California burger concept is accelerating its growth strategy with larger unit formats and new locations as it transitions from a regional favorite to a scalable brand.
The Hawaiian-inspired poke franchise is leaning into health-focused consumer trends and menu customization to drive growth within the evolving quick-service restaurant landscape.
Operator William Ellis has signed a multi-unit agreement to develop new restaurants in San Antonio, eventually bringing the brand's Texas footprint to over 130 locations.
The new integrated solution for quick-service restaurants connects menu boards, kitchen display systems, and automatic order numbering to improve service speed and accuracy.
The Fairfield opening marks the third Solano County location for the Greek street food brand as it pushes toward a 100-unit systemwide goal by 2026.
The heritage burger chain is celebrating National Slider Day by offering customers a free Original Slider via digital coupon or mobile app code.
The rapidly growing bagel concept has secured agreements for 20 new units across four states, bringing its total development pipeline to over 120 locations.
Canadian restaurant operator Foodtastic has signed a master franchise agreement with Inspire Brands to spearhead a massive national expansion for Dunkin' in Canada.
QSR Magazine has opened submissions for its annual ranking of the top 50 quick-service brands by U.S. system-wide sales for the 2025 report.
The fast-casual brand reaches a 25-unit milestone with the opening of its newest Florida location under franchise partners John Armistead and Christine Eaton.
Local entrepreneur Craig Marcum is bringing the iconic ham brand to Venice, Florida, leveraging his extensive franchise background to operate the new Bird Bay Plaza location.
The fast-casual burrito brand makes its Texas debut with a new location in Round Rock featuring grand opening promotions.
The fast-casual chain reported a 4.6% increase in same-store sales and positive traffic gains for the third consecutive quarter despite macroeconomic volatility.
A new report highlights a 'labor paradox' in Canada’s hospitality sector, where high employment levels are undermined by a reliance on part-time staff and low retention.
The fast-casual salad chain is prioritizing operational execution to reverse a period of steep same-store sales declines and traffic losses.
The New York-based Italian chain has scaled rapidly to eight units in 20 months by focusing on portable, niche pasta options for urban commuters.
The New York-based Italian concept has rapidly expanded to eight locations in under two years by focusing on portable, niche pasta options for urban commuters.