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New Soft Serve Concept Banana Daddy Opens in Miami

Miami, meet your newest sugar daddy—Banana Daddy, that is. The city’s most tempting soft-serve concept officially opens its first storefront in Midtown Miami (3415 NE 1st Ave), bringing elevated treats, clean ingredients, unapologetic indulgence, and a whole lot of Big Banana Energy. Founded by two Miami couples, Tom Favorule & Jordan Frey and Chris & Emily Campbell, Banana Daddy serves banana- and coconut-based soft serve made entirely from […]

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Chili Shack to Open First Franchise Location

Chili Shack—the popular Denver-based restaurant chain known for its Mexican-American fare smothered in green chili—is turning up the heat in Brighton, Colorado this spring with the opening of its first-ever franchisee-owned location. Slated to open in April, the new restaurant at 361 N Main Street represents a major milestone for the Colorado-born brand as it expands […]

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Angry Chickz to Open in Watsonville, California

Angry Chickz is bringing its Nashville hot chicken to Watsonville with the opening of its first location in the city, set to open March 20 at 975 Main Street, Suite 5. The new restaurant marks the brand’s 32nd location in California and 36th systemwide, continuing its growth across the state and introducing Angry Chickz to the […]

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Submissions Open for QSR 2026’s Young Leaders to Watch

Here at QSR, we’ve recognized the up-and-comers defining the next generation of industry leadership since 2019. And now, it’s time to find the next class. QSR is officially accepting submissions for the 2026 Young Leaders to Watch, particularly searching for those visionaries who are redefining the landscape and setting a new bar to follow. To […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Growth, News

The Gyro Project to Open Seventh Location

The Gyro Project, a fast-fine Greek restaurant bringing authentic street food flavors to a modern setting, will open its seventh overall location on Tuesday, February 24 at 593 1st Avenue (34th St & 1st Ave) in Murray Hill. The opening marks another milestone in the brand’s rapid growth and introduces weekend brunch as a new offering for the concept. Founded […]

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