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

For nearly a decade, the most requested return product by customers, franchisees, and Flatheads, is the Cheeseburger Taco. On Sept. 28,  Tijuana Flats is answering the call, and making it even better by adding two new ways to get your cheeseburger fix (no bun needed).   “Our flatheads and our franchisees never stopped asking for Cheeseburger […]

SusieCakes is partnering with Susan G. Komen, a leading organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer and advancing a cure, to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, SusieCakes will offer a collection of limited-edition cakes and cupcakes, with a minimum donation of $10,000 to Susan G. Komen. The partnership holds special significance for SusieCakes founder […]

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is giving one of its most beloved flavors a new twist this fall with the launch of two limited-time chai lattes. Beginning October 7, guests can enjoy the new Spiced Cookie Crumble Chai Latte and Toasted Coconut Chai Latte, available hot or iced at participating HTeaO locations for […]

everbowl, the San Diego-founded fast-casual superfood brand, has been named Best Açaí Bowl in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego 2026: Readers’ Picks, an annual awards program decided by reader votes across the region. The Readers’ Picks, published in August 2026, recognize the businesses, people and places that earned the most votes from San Diego […]

Rise Harvest, the Utah-based multi-brand franchise holding company, has signed a lease to open its first Jeff’s Bagel Run at 744 W Blue Vista Ln in the View 72 shopping center in Midvale, Utah. The location is expected to open by the end of 2026 and will be the first Jeff’s Bagel Run operating in […]

Pretzelmaker, the beloved pretzel chain owned by FAT Brands Inc., is giving snack time a spicy upgrade. Now through Dec. 31, the brand is teaming up with Frank’s RedHot to introduce two new Nashville Hot Pretzel Bites, combining the unmistakable, trending flavor of Nashville Hot with Pretzelmaker’s fresh-baked Pretzel Bites for the ultimate snack made for dipping, […]

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, is opening its newest location in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Conveniently located at 3926 Nazareth Pike in Bethlehem Square, a key shopping destination on the city’s northside, the new restaurant is locally owned and operated by Deepak and Sarah Patil, who look forward to bringing Bubbakoo’s signature […]

As a Real Louisiana Kitchen, Popeyes doesn’t just serve bold flavor, it’s the authority on it. Popeyes’ culinary team is always looking for new ways to bring bold flavors together, and they saw an opportunity to combine some of the menu’s most beloved staples in an entirely new way. It’s no surprise fans have long […]

Yogurtland, the self-serve frozen yogurt brand known for bold flavors and endless topping combinations, is teaming up with viral sour candy brand Final Boss Sour, the gaming-themed better-for-you snack alternative brand, for a first-of-its-kind collaboration, bringing Final Boss Sour’s fan-favorite “Punch Out Peach” topping made with real peach slices, to Yogurtland locations nationwide for a […]

BurritoBar USA Inc., a leading fast-casual Mexican food franchise, announced that it has awarded the Master Franchise rights for the state of Nevada.   The Nevada agreement is with Yamini Patel and calls for the opening of 32 new franchised Barrio Burrito Bar restaurants over the next two decades.  With the signing of this most recent […]