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

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, is set to debut its first New York City location in Midtown on Saturday, April 5 at 8 AM. Located at 445 5th Avenue, Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will reward the first 50 guests in line with $50 in Toastique rewards dollars and the next 50 […]

Burger Boss is announcing a major change to our menu that underscores our commitment to healthy, ethically sourced and delicious food. In our ongoing mission to enhance the dining experience, our guests can now choose from two non seeded oils for frying their fries – beef tallow and rice bran oil. Beef tallow not only […]

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, a fast-casual restaurant brand known for its fresh, flavorful, and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, is excited to announce a new franchise development agreement with Roma Patel, a prominent multi-unit franchise operator led by Roma and Suresh Patel. Roma and Suresh, who currently own and operate 20 Tropical Smoothie Café locations […]

Doner Shack, the Berlin-inspired kebab franchise, is accelerating its US expansion with a brand-new three-pack franchise deal. The latest franchisee, Mr. Kainth, is gearing up to introduce the brand’s unique quick service dining experience to the lively streets of Las Vegas, a perfect complement to the city renowned for its energy, entertainment, and round-the-clock dining […]

Sweetgreen announced the opening of its first Richmond location in Carytown. The 2,162-square-foot location marks an exciting milestone as Sweetgreen’s 250th restaurant, furthering the brand’s expansion across the country. “Sweetgreen was founded just a couple of hours from Richmond with the goal of bringing communities together through fresh, high-quality food,” said Jonathan Neman, Co-founder and […]

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today its newest restaurant opening in Yuma at 1617 S 6th Ave, 85364. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator AZ Slims, this is the group’s fourth Slim Chickens opening with plans to open over 30 restaurants throughout the state.  The better-chicken brand has opened […]

Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop with nearly 300 locations, has always been a pioneer – serving fresh, vibrant menu options and fostering strong community connections. Now, the brand is riding an even bigger wave of explosive growth, with bold expansion plans to reach a wider audience–both geographically and digitally–making healthy eating more […]

Rush Bowls is fueling a healthier future in Arizona, expanding its footprint one city – and bowl – at a time. Known for delicious, customizable blended bowls and smoothies, the Colorado-based fast-casual brand made its debut in Tucson in 2019 to meet a growing demand for nutritious, convenient dining options. A second location quickly followed in […]

Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon and known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel energy drinks, has announced the grand opening of its first store in Garland, Texas.  Located at 5200 N. Garland Ave., the boutique coffee chain is set to open on Friday, March 21, 2025. The popular boutique […]

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, continues to strengthen its footprint in Central Florida with the grand opening of its newest location in Palm Coast, marking another significant milestone in the brand’s strategic regional expansion. The new Palm Coast drive-thru coffee shop represents Ellianos’ commitment to bringing convenient, high-quality coffee experiences to local […]