Last year, restaurant operators shared their key priorities and initiatives in Qu’s fourth-annual State of Digital report. Now, CMO Jen Kern joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss the findings of the fifth edition, which went even bigger, highlighting the rise of kiosks, “Loyalty 3.0,” and way more as we break down findings from 179 Brands across 62,000 locations. This is a look into the future of foodservice you won’t want to miss. Here’s a link to the full report: https://www.qubeyond.com/2024-5th-annual-state-of-digital-for-qsr-amp-fast-casual-brands/
Sweetgreen Opens Milestone 250th Location
Sweetgreen announced the opening of its first Richmond location in Carytown. The 2,162-square-foot location marks an exciting milestone as Sweetgreen’s 250th restaurant, furthering the brand’s expansion across the country. “Sweetgreen was founded just a couple of hours from Richmond with the goal of bringing communities together through fresh, high-quality food,” said Jonathan Neman, Co-founder and […]
Slim Chickens Unveils New Opening in Yuma
Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today its newest restaurant opening in Yuma at 1617 S 6th Ave, 85364. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator AZ Slims, this is the group’s fourth Slim Chickens opening with plans to open over 30 restaurants throughout the state. The better-chicken brand has opened […]
Playa Bowls Announces Partnership with Figure 8
Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop with nearly 300 locations, has always been a pioneer – serving fresh, vibrant menu options and fostering strong community connections. Now, the brand is riding an even bigger wave of explosive growth, with bold expansion plans to reach a wider audience–both geographically and digitally–making healthy eating more […]
Rush Bowls Expands in Arizona
Rush Bowls is fueling a healthier future in Arizona, expanding its footprint one city – and bowl – at a time. Known for delicious, customizable blended bowls and smoothies, the Colorado-based fast-casual brand made its debut in Tucson in 2019 to meet a growing demand for nutritious, convenient dining options. A second location quickly followed in […]
Black Rock Coffee Bar Opens in Garland, Texas
Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon and known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel energy drinks, has announced the grand opening of its first store in Garland, Texas. Located at 5200 N. Garland Ave., the boutique coffee chain is set to open on Friday, March 21, 2025. The popular boutique […]
Ellianos Coffee Opens in Palm Coast, Florida
Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, continues to strengthen its footprint in Central Florida with the grand opening of its newest location in Palm Coast, marking another significant milestone in the brand’s strategic regional expansion. The new Palm Coast drive-thru coffee shop represents Ellianos’ commitment to bringing convenient, high-quality coffee experiences to local […]
Shack Shack to Offer Free Avocado Bacon Burgers
The votes are in, and Shake Shack guests have spoken! After an epic hoops showdown in-Shacks and on social, we’re excited to announce free Avocado Bacon Burgers for all Shake Shack and basketball fans! Now through Monday, April 7, fans can score a free Avocado Bacon Burger. Here’s how to get it: The Avocado Bacon Burger delivers a […]
PepsiCo to Buy poppi for $1.95 Billion
PepsiCo, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period […]
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