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

Chicago’s fried chicken shop Fry the Coop has nine locations throughout the city and suburbs, and on National Hot Chicken Day (Sunday, 3/30) they are celebrating the heat with $5 sandwiches for ONE DAY ONLY at every location (while supplies last!). Illinois locations include: Chicago (West Town, Lincoln Park & Portage Park), Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, Elmhurst, Darien, Bolingbrook + Prospect Heights.

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for 30 years, has opened its location in Tempe, Arizona, marking the brand’s second Grand Canyon State location and the first in Maricopa County. The Tempe location is owned and operated by area resident and first-time franchisee Justin Christianson […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has officially landed in Manila, Philippines, marking a bold step in the brand’s international growth. Nestled in the newly developed Parqal Mall near City of Dreams, the two-story restaurant seats 90 guests, features a full bar, and offers table service – blending Texas traditions with Filipino flavors.   “We’re thrilled to bring Legit. Texas. Barbecue to the […]

Pokeworks, the leading fast-casual poke brand, is bringing the heat with its all-new Hawaiian Hot Plates, a menu innovation inspired by Hawaii’s beloved plate lunch tradition. Available nationwide starting March 18, these hearty, flavor-packed dishes offer a warm and comforting alternative to the fresh, chilled poke bowls that Pokeworks is known for. Crafted with high-quality ingredients and […]

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the brand that helped popularize Hawaii’s iconic “plate lunch,” has officially opened its first location in New Mexico in Rio Rancho. This new opening brings the franchise’s global total to 233 locations. To mark this special occasion, the Rio Rancho restaurant will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as well as give guests a […]

Bubbakoo’s Burritos’ is taking its menu to the next level with the addition of two bold new burrito options to its fan-favorite Killer Creations lineup. Known for its creative and flavor-packed takes on Mexican fusion, the brand is once again setting the bar higher with mouthwatering new options. Starting on March 17, all Bubbakoo’s Burritos […]

Underscoring our commitment to healthy, ethically sourced and delicious food, Burger Boss is introducing a limited-time seafood option for those observing Lent or seeking a leaner protein choice. Continuing through the end of April, guests can savor the Wild Alaskan Salmon Burger, made with a 5 oz wild-caught Alaskan salmon filet, caramelized grilled onions, sun-dried […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, is set to debut its first New York City location in Midtown on Saturday, April 5 at 8 AM. Located at 445 5th Avenue, Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will reward the first 50 guests in line with $50 in Toastique rewards dollars and the next 50 […]

Burger Boss is announcing a major change to our menu that underscores our commitment to healthy, ethically sourced and delicious food. In our ongoing mission to enhance the dining experience, our guests can now choose from two non seeded oils for frying their fries – beef tallow and rice bran oil. Beef tallow not only […]