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

While artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword dominating conversations in every industry, The Human Bean is turning talk into action—leveraging AI not just for efficiency, but to elevate the customer experience, support franchisee partners, and infuse brand personality into every touchpoint. For The Human Bean, AI isn’t about replacing people; it’s about enhancing their impact. […]

Smoothie King has set its sights on expansion in Arizona and announced the grand opening of a new store in Phoenix, located at 4757 Greenway Rd, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ. As part of Smoothie King’s strategic plan to grow its footprint in the Southwest, the brand plans to open two more Arizona locations soon: one in […]

CityBird, a premium chicken tender restaurant focused on unmatched quality, announces goals for further expansion in Cincinnati and entrance into Dayton. As chicken continues to “rule the roost ” with both consumers and operators, CityBird looks to meet this growing demand by bringing its cage-free, all-natural tenders to more communities across Ohio. With six thriving locations already operating across Cincinnati, the […]

Orangewood Partners (“Orangewood”), a private investment firm focused on being a strategic long-term partner to founders and management teams, announced it has completed an additional investment in Motley 7 Brew (“M7B” or the “Company”), a leading 7 Brew franchisee and member of the Anchor Point Management Group family of companies. 7 Brew Coffee is a […]

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a popular restaurant known for its made-to-order authentic Mediterranean cuisine, is now open and serving the Tracy community at 2620 S. Tracy Blvd., suite 110B. The restaurant is owned and operated by Raja Ramu and Preethi Indirajith, a husband-and-wife team eager to share their love for delicious and nutritious food […]

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is shaking things up in the Houston area with the grand opening of its newest location in Sugar Land, called Fuzzy’s Tacos and Margs, on Monday, June 16, 2025. Located at 1912 Wescott Ave #250, the restaurant marks an exciting new offering for the brand, debuting a fresh dining experience with full-service hospitality, digital innovations, and a […]

Smoothie King is celebrating National Smoothie Day in the most delicious way—with a refreshing offer you won’t want to miss. On June 21, when guests buy any 20oz or larger smoothie, they’ll get a free 20oz smoothie—the perfect reason to sip, celebrate, and share. This special BOGO deal is available to both new and existing Smoothie King Healthy Rewards members, making […]

A&W Restaurants, an all-American QSR with more than 105 years of experience in business and serving communities, announced its strategic plans to expand the brand’s presence across Columbia, South Carolina and into the neighboring cities, including Darlington. A&W’s expansion into Colombia presents aspiring local entrepreneurs with the opportunity to grow alongside a heritage brand and […]

The start of summer just got a whole lot cooler! America’s largest donut and coffee brand is once again turning iced coffee runs into moments of joy with the return of Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day. For one day only, on Wednesday, June 18, Dunkin’ guests can sip with purpose: $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sold at […]

Datassential, the leading food and beverage intelligence platform, today announced the winners of the Datassential 500 Awards, a first-of-its-kind recognition program spotlighting the most dynamic brands shaping the future of foodservice. The Datassential 500 blends proprietary data, predictive analytics, and real consumer sentiment to spotlight not only America’s largest and most beloved brands, but also […]