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

Carl’s Jr. is calling on burger fans to hand over their crowns and experience the difference of a freshly cooked-to-order burger through its “Stealing the Crown” promotion. For a limited time, My Rewards loyalty members can submit a picture of a crown, or their receipt from a royally disappointing burger from the competition, via direct […]

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, announces the grand opening of its first Massachusetts location in Brockton. The new restaurant is located at 735 Belmont Street in a high-visibility commercial retail plaza and is owned and operated by Payal and Deep Patel. The brand’s debut in the state marks another step in its continued East […]

Gong cha, the world’s leading bubble tea brand with nearly 2,200 locations across 33 international markets, is expanding its nontraditional presence through a new Proud to Serve partnership with Ladle & Leaf at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and UC Berkeley. The locations are now serving Gong cha’s freshly brewed, customizable beverages alongside […]

SusieCakes, the beloved all-American bakery known for its nostalgic, scratch-made desserts, will officially open its newest Dallas location in West Village on Saturday, October 3. Located at 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 318, Dallas, TX 75204, the new bakery marks the brand’s latest expansion in North Texas and brings SusieCakes’ signature cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other […]

Long John Silver’s is bringing a new contender to game day, and it’s golden, crispy, and only $1.99 for three.   Beginning Sept. 21, new Crispy Battered Wings feature tender chicken freshly battered in restaurants using Long John Silver’s signature batter. Pair them with the Baja or Sweet Chili dipping sauce for an extra layer of […]

Jack in the Box Inc. announced that Rachel Ruggeri, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Starbucks Corporation, has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director. The Company also announced that Michael Murphy will retire from the Board and will not stand for reelection at the Company’s 2027 Annual […]

Checkers & Rally’s is celebrating 40 years of bold flavor by bringing the Fry Love straight to the heart of New York City. On Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Checkers Day – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the brand’s 43-foot Fry Love Express will roll into Herald Square in Manhattan, directly in front of Macy’s […]

Fresh Kitchen (FK), the healthy, fast, modern-American bowl concept, announced the upcoming grand opening of its 20th Florida location — and its first in Southwest Florida — in Fort Myers, set for Spring 2027. Located at 16461 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913, the new restaurant will bring FK’s signature scratchmade bowls, warm hospitality, […]

Today, DoorDash announced that Scooter’s Coffee is now available for delivery exclusively on the platform, giving the drive-thru chain’s fans a new way to order ahead of National Coffee Day on September 29. As the exclusive delivery partner of Scooter’s Coffee, the chain’s ‘Licious Lineup drinks, Red Bull Infusions, breakfast and anytime treats, crème cold […]

85°C Bakery Cafe, the Taiwanese bakery-café brand known for fresh-baked breads and pastries, handcrafted beverages and signature cakes, will open its 100th U.S. location on September 18 at Parker Commons in Aurora, Colorado. The opening will also introduce the brand to Colorado for the first time. 85°C entered the U.S. market in 2008 and has […]