Quick-Service and Fast Casual Restaurant News and Information – QSR Magazine

Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Athena Franchise Group to expand into the Greater Boston market. The six-unit agreement marks Swig’s entry into Massachusetts, bringing the brand’s highly customizable beverage experience to new communities throughout the region. The franchise group plans to open its first location in early 2027, further accelerating Swig’s nationwide […]

Checkers & Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced the opening of a restaurant in Louisa, located at 507 E Main Street. The new location will be operated by Anis Akram, a seasoned restaurant operator with more than two decades of industry […]

City Barbeque is excited to join the Smyrna community with a new joint opening Aug. 24 at 110 W. Sam Ridley Pkwy.  After receiving such a warm welcome in nearby Murfreesboro, the team is looking forward to serving guests throughout Rutherford County with authentic barbeque smoked on site daily by pitmasters with the kind of hospitality […]

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop known for its craveable menu and community-driven atmosphere, has signed a 10-shop franchise development agreement with veteran franchise operator BD Patel and his nephews, Bhavesh and Mihir Patel. The Patel family will develop shops across Central Florida, initially focusing on high-visibility trade areas throughout Northeast Orlando and surrounding communities […]

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, today announced the appointment of Drew Travis as Chief Financial Officer. Travis’s hiring follows the recent appointments of Jill Thomas as Chief Marketing Officer and Brian Lindley as Chief Development Officer in February, continuing key additions to the company’s executive leadership team. Travis brings more than […]

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a School Spirit BOGO and three consecutive weeks of a “Chipotle Sundays” dinner offer, bringing more value to fans during the back-to-school season. Chipotle School Spirit BOGOAs students head back to the classroom, Chipotle is giving fans another reason to rep their pride with a School Spirit BOGO. On Thursday, August […]

Little Caesars is returning for its fifth year as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL with an Officially Delicious season-long lineup built for hungry football fans. The 2026 campaign will feature national partnerships with Justin Jefferson, Jared Goff and George Kittle, an expanded roster of 21 local team partnerships, and more opportunities for fans […]

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is offering $6 acai bowls to Tropic Rewards members from Aug. 24-30 as part of a limited-time back-to-school promotion. The offer will be available at participating Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations nationwide and applies to any acai bowl. Rewards members can redeem the deal multiple times throughout the week. The promotion comes as […]

Panini Kabob Grill (PKG), the Southern California-based Mediterranean restaurant brand built on freshness, quality, hospitality, and healthy eating, is continuing its growth plans with two additional locations following the debut of its sixth San Diego restaurant in February. This month, PKG will return to downtown Aliso Viejo with a new restaurant at 6811 Aliso Creek […]

Penn Station Sandwiches, recently rebranded from Penn Station East Coast Subs, is excited to once again team up with the Cincinnati Bengals to celebrate football season with the return of its popular Who Dey Tuesday promotion.  Now in its third consecutive year, the fan-favorite offer kicks off following the Bengals’ first preseason game against the Detroit Lions this Thursday, August 13 at […]

The finalists are in! After reviewing hundreds of creative submissions from kolache lovers across the country, Kolache Factory, a unique and fast-growing bakery-café, has narrowed its annual Create a Kolache Contest to the Top Five finalists. Now, the public is invited to help choose the winner. Through August 24th fans can cast their vote for their favorite original kolache creation by visiting https://kolachefactory.com/contest-survey. […]

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, continued its strong growth trajectory during the second quarter of 2026, expanding its national footprint through new shop openings and setting the stage for the future with strategic franchise development agreements in both traditional and non-traditional segments. During the quarter, the brand also received national recognition for its continued […]