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

la Madeleine is debuting a specialty coffee program at cafés nationwide, pairing the brand’s beloved French-inspired bakery with quality espresso beverages and signature flavors designed to give guests even more to savor. Fresh espresso. New flavors. A whole new café experience. At the heart of the program are three handcrafted Signature Lattes, starting at $5.29 […]

 Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a renowned coffee franchise recognized for its premium Hawaiian coffees, strong community connections, and adventurous spirit, spent the first half of 2026 building the operational foundation to support its next phase of growth. In addition to maintaining strong sales across its existing stores, Bad Ass Coffee moved its headquarters from Denver, […]

Chester’s Chicken, a leading national quick-service restaurant known for its fresh, flavorful fried chicken, is bringing its signature menu to its first location in partnership with Yatco. Located inside Yatco at 75 Quinsigamond Ave., the new Chester’s location will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 17. Guests can enjoy promotions throughout the day, including […]

Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest fresh-made daily donut and kolache brand and an American icon since 1936, is celebrating its hometown roots with one of the state’s most distinctive traditions: homecoming.   From Sept. 22-Sept. 30, 2026, Shipley invites students to share their favorite high school homecoming stories, moments or unique traditions, spanning everything from elaborate mums in Texas to homecoming proposals, on social media. The winner will receive a homecoming night in full Shipley style, complete with VIP transportation […]

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, will open its newest location in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 10. Located at 63 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450, the new shop will bring the brand’s handcrafted desserts to the heart of the village’s bustling downtown. To […]

Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based pizza franchise known for fresh, high-quality ingredients, announced today that it has signed a lease for its upcoming Fort Worth restaurant at 3529 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Ste 119. Owned and operated by business partners Kapil Pantha and Tara Rai, the new location marks Pizza Guys’ second restaurant in Texas. This expansion […]

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is growing its presence in Utah with a new restaurant opening Sept. 25 at 10969 N. Town Center in Highland. The opening marks the brand’s 36th restaurant in the state where its story began nearly two decades ago. Founded in nearby Bountiful in 2008, Mo’ Bettahs was built on the […]

Cinnabon will offer Classic Rolls for $1 to Cinnabon Rewards members at participating bakeries nationwide on October 4 for National Cinnamon Roll Day. The offer is available in bakery throughout the day. Rewards members can also purchase a small beverage for $1 with any baked good on October 2 and 3. Participating Schlotzsky’s locations will […]

Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies and signature pepperoni-loaded slices, is joining forces with Megadeth on a limited-edition pizza created in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the release of the band’s Platinum album, Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying. Available Sept. 23 through Sept. 27 at Los Angeles […]

No one knows noodles like Noodles & Company. Noodles & Company, the only national restaurant brand dedicated entirely to noodles, is bringing more than 30 years of noodle expertise to New Mexico with the opening of its first restaurant in the state. Located at 3497 Northrise Dr., the new restaurant brings Las Cruces guests a […]