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

 Why did the chicken cross the tarmac? To catch a flight to Dave’s Hot Chicken’s first airport location! Dave’s Hot Chicken, the fastest-growing Nashville-style hot chicken sensation from Los Angeles, is opening its debut airport location on July 18 inside Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Located near Gate D36, a hub for major […]

Fort Worth, saddle up for something sweet! Andy’s Frozen Custard, the award-winning frozen treat shop known for its Made Fresh Hourly frozen custard and Baked Fresh Daily toppings, is opening its third Fort Worth location at 1725 Basswood Boulevard on July 30, with a grand opening celebration set for August 8. “Fort Worth is a […]

California Tortilla, the unique fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its bold “California-style” Mexican food, is taking a bite out of summer with the return of its Shark Week promotion. Starting Wednesday, July 23, guests who purchase a fish taco will receive a free Shark Fin Hat, available only in-store while supplies last. To keep the flavor frenzy going, guests who […]

SoundHound AI, Inc., a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, and Peter Piper Pizza, the iconic pizza and family entertainment destination, announced a collaboration that allows guests to place phone orders for pick-up through a conversational voice AI agent. This new system understands natural speech and is trained on Peter Piper Pizza’s full menu – including […]

Chopt Creative Salad Co., the fast-casual restaurant, is excited to announce the opening of its first Savannah, Georgia location on Friday, July 18. This expansion brings Chopt’s commitment to fresh, customizable meals to the heart of Georgia’s historic coastal city. In addition to its signature salads, bowls, wraps, and house-made dressings, the Savannah menu will […]

Korean fried chicken brand bb.q Chicken returned to Times Square this week for a large-scale promotional event aimed at expanding the reach of K-Food in the United States. In collaboration with Korean beverage giant Lotte Chilsung, bb.q Chicken hosted the pop-up event “Spicy Meets Smooth: bb.q × Milkis” on July 14, serving more than 5,000 […]

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Round Table Pizza and 17 other restaurant concepts, has announced the opening of a new Round Table Pizza location in San Marcos, TX in partnership with Brame Brands. “Texas has become a significant cornerstone in the expansion of our brand, and the opening of our San Marcos […]

Main Squeeze Juice Co. – a burgeoning juice and smoothie bar franchise dedicated to Making Healthy Easier – has made its way to Midland, Texas.  Located in the new Crosswinds Plaza at 5711 Deauville Blvd, the new store opened this week. It serves non-HPP cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, and organic, nutrient-packed acai bowls; each made with the finest fresh fruits, vegetables, and plant-powered ingredients. Every item is handcrafted daily […]

Angry Chickz, one of the fastest-growing hot chicken concepts in the nation, is bringing the heat coast to coast — fueled by rapid openings, bold leadership, rising national recognition and a sizzling 21.7% year-over-year surge in same-store sales traffic. This past April, Angry Chickz hit a major milestone with the grand opening of its first-ever […]

86 Repairs, the end-to-end repairs and maintenance (R&M) solution built for the restaurant industry, has announced its partnership with Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Freddy’s). Founded in 2002, Freddy’s is a rapidly expanding American fast-casual restaurant chain based in Wichita, Kansas that has grown to more than 550 locations and nearly $1 billion in sales […]

Matcha Magic, the pioneering woman and minority-led, health-forward matcha cafe in Bellevue, today announced its bold plans for growth beginning with its first national franchise location in Louisiana alongside local expansion in three vibrant Seattle neighborhoods: South Lake Union (SLU), Capitol Hill and Redmond. Known for its expertly crafted, ceremonial organic matcha beverages and smoothies, […]