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Inspire Kicks BWW GO’s Expansion Into Another Gear

Buffalo Wild Wings’ counter-service offshoot, BWW GO, hasn’t taken long to scale to the size of an emerging chain in its own right. The brand crossed the 100-standalone mark in spring 2024 and exited that year with 140 outlets after expanding by a net of 61 locations, year-over-year. This past calendar, BWW GO put down […]

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Angry Chickz Generates 24.2 Percent Sales Growth in Q1

Angry Chickz , one of the fastest-growing Nashville hot chicken brands in the U.S., delivered a standout first quarter, achieving 24.2% year-over-year systemwide sales growth while continuing to expand its footprint and accelerate key high-margin channels.  The brand opened two new restaurants in Q1 in Goodyear, Arizona and Watsonville, California bringing the total system to 36 […]

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Submit for the 2026 QSR 50

It’s the industry’s biggest report: The QSR 50, your annual run-down of the best-performing U.S. quick-service brands. The top 50 companies ranked by U.S. system-wide sales, along with additional brands contending for the list, will appear in the August 2025 issue of QSR—our most-read edition of the year. Think your brand will make the cut this year? Fill out the […]

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Introducing the Fast Casual FutureMakers: Greenlane

This year, QSR magazine introduced Fast Casual FutureMakers, a new annual report showcasing brands and founders pushing the category forward in real time. The 2026 class features three emerging concepts, each representing a different path to growth and innovation. First up was Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, recognized as the “Rising FutureMaker” for its purpose-driven expansion and […]

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Starbird Adds Hoyt Jones as Advisor to Board of Directors

Starbird, the San Francisco-based premium chicken concept, announced the appointment of industry veteran Hoyt Jones as advisor to the board of directors as the company accelerates its national franchising efforts. Jones previously served as president of Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc., where he helped guide franchise development, operational alignment and national expansion across one of […]

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Bonrue Bakery Plans 10 Openings in Utah

Bonrue Bakery, the European-style patisserie known for its handcrafted pastries, savory offerings, and deep community roots, officially announced plans to open 10 new locations across Utah through 2027, marking a significant new phase of growth for the brand. The expansion will begin in Utah County, with new locations in Provo and Orem opening later this year, as […]

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Why Franchisee Yogesh Patel Believes Currito is the Next Big Growth Brand

Franchisee Yogesh Patel’s journey with Currito began when he decided to try the concept for lunch one day around two-and-a-half years ago. The chain was—and still is—a small, emerging health-focused chain, which aligns with Patel’s lifestyle.  “I went and tried. When I walked in, I loved the atmosphere, the cleanliness, and then the fresh food, […]

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Birdcall to Debut at Coors Field, Home of MLB’s Colorado Rockies

Opening Day at Coors Field just got even better. Birdcall—the Denver-born craft chicken brand known for its all-natural chicken and award-winning sandwiches—will make its ballpark debut on April 3 as the Colorado Rockies host the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day. Located on the newly revamped Mezzanine Level near Section 204 in right field, Birdcall will offer […]

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How Ya Dough’n Expands from Backyard Startup to Multi-State Pizza Brand

What started as backyard pizza drops inside a gated Boca Raton country club community during the 2020 lockdown has grown into one of the region’s fastest-rising artisan pizza brands. How Ya Dough’n, South Florida’s cult-beloved viral NY-style sourdough pizza concept founded by husband-and-wife duo Garett and Gabby Goodman, recently expanded into Las Vegas and is […]

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South Block Comes to Burke, Virginia

South Block is bringing its lineup of handcrafted açai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices to its newest Virginia location in Burke Centre Shopping Center at 5765D Burke Centre Parkway, opening Saturday, March 28, with an all-day Block Party designed to bring people together and welcome the Burke community.  Festivities kick off at 11 a.m., with the first […]

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