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

With Lunar New Year (1/29) approaching, Panda Express is introducing Lunarsgiving – a fresh, inclusive way to celebrate by gathering loved ones and friends over a shared, festive meal. This heartfelt celebration embraces togetherness, traditions, gratitude, and good fortune with our chosen families.  With Lunarsgiving, Panda encourages guests to create their own traditions while enjoying symbolic dishes that represent […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its latest opening in New York. Set to open in spring 2025 and located at 445 5th Ave, in Midtown, Toastique will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, smoothies, espresso, coffee, and grab-and-go options.  Husband-and-wife duo Tiffany and […]

Panera Bread, a leader and pioneer in the fast casual restaurant industry, announced that Brian Krause has joined the company as Chief Development Officer. Krause will be responsible for driving strategic new store growth for Panera Bread, leading development planning, franchise development and sales, design & construction and real estate. Krause joined the company on […]

Heads up espresso lovers: Scooter’s Coffee is offering up the perfect opportunity to indulge in extra rich, smooth, and flavorful espresso. Coffee lovers can add an extra shot of our world-class espresso to their favorite drinks for just 25 cents only on Saturday, January 25. Pair this unbeatable offer with two bold seasonal flavors that […]

Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, announced its 2024 business update and fourth quarter results, ending the year with remarkable expansion achievements and record-high store openings in December. With accelerated store openings, strong franchisee partnerships, and new market expansions, Smoothie King is […]

WingsUp!, a leader in the Canadian quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, is bringing its award-winning chicken wings to the booming U.S. markets of Texas and Florida. Known for its fresh, never-frozen chicken wings and an irresistible lineup of bold flavors—like Texas Tequila, Honey Garlic, and Lemon Pepper—WingsUp! is set to take the U.S. food scene by […]

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a family-owned restaurant known for its fresh, made-to-order Hawaiian-inspired dishes, announced the opening of its newest location in Lancaster. Situated at the northeast corner of 15th Street West and West Avenue K, this ground up restaurant features a double drive-thru and an outdoor patio area. This marks the restaurant’s first location in the […]

Get ready to feel the heat because National Hot Sauce Day is on January 22, and California Tortilla, a unique fast-casual restaurant franchise that serves “California-style” Mexican food since 1995, is heating things up with a fiery offer. Guests can stop by any participating Cal Tort location on January 22, and when their bill hits […]

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, the fast-casual brand known for its fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, is welcoming 2025 and reflecting on a year of remarkable milestones and community-focused growth. From record-breaking expansion and innovative menu offerings to meaningful philanthropic efforts, Taziki’s demonstrated in 2024 that its commitment to hospitality and quality food continues to make a lasting impact […]