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Wayback Burgers to Open in Kennesaw, Georgia

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, today announced it has reached an agreement to open its newest restaurant, located at 2274 North Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw, GA.  Projected to open in fall 2026, this will be Wayback Burgers’ thirteenth location in Georgia, creating approximately 30 new jobs […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News, Story

Introducing the Fast Casual FutureMakers: Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

Fast casual has always been a category defined by evolution. Built on the promise of quality, speed, and accessibility, it continues to adapt as operators face new pressures. The Fast Casual FutureMakers is a new annual report from QSR magazine designed to spotlight brands and founders building what comes next. In its inaugural year, the […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Corner Bakery Cafe Adds First New Franchisee Since 2017

Corner Bakery Cafe is accelerating its growth strategy with the addition of a new franchise partner, marking its first franchisee since 2017 and a key milestone in the brand’s refranchising efforts. Harkanwar “Nanu” Gill has taken ownership of the Corner Bakery Cafe location in West Bountiful, Utah, becoming the brand’s ninth franchisee and expanding Corner […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

MilkShake Factory to Open in Gilbert, Arizona

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is expanding its presence in Arizona with the grand opening of a new location in Gilbert on Saturday, April 11. Located at 1835 S Santan Village Pkwy, Suite 108, the new shop is owned and operated by Jill Braithwaite and marks an exciting […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

Raising Cane’s Announces Restaurant Openings and Renovations in April

Raising Cane’s is keeping its 2026 momentum going this April with a mix of new Restaurant openings and exciting renovations nationwide, demonstrating continual investment in both new and existing Communities. Having just opened its 1,000th Restaurant in March, Cane’s is bringing its Craveable Chicken Finger Meals to Norfolk, Va., and Memphis, Tenn in April. Also during […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Growth, News

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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Fast Food, Growth, News

Prince St. Pizza Partners with Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchise Leader Lawrence Kourie to Fuel National Expansion

Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies and signature pepperoni-loaded slices, has entered into a strategic partnership with restaurateur Lawrence Kourie to support the brand’s continued growth across the country.  Kourie, the founding and largest franchise owner of Dave’s Hot Chicken, brings more than a decade of experience building high-performing, […]

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Beverage, Growth, News

7 Brew to Build On-Campus Unit at The University of Arkansas

7 Brew, the rapidly-growing drive-thru beverage brand that is redefining what it means to grab a drink on the go, today announced plans to build its first-ever on-campus stand at The University of Arkansas. This summer, the company will break ground on its third walk-thru stand, set to welcome students and visitors this fall. “This […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Food, Growth, News, pizza

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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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Buffalo Wild Wings GO to Open Another Chicagoland Unit

Buffalo Wild Wings GO is bringing bold flavor to Lake Zurich on Thursday, April 2, with the official opening of its newest location — a fast, order-ahead destination built around the brand’s legendary wings, crave-worthy sauces and fan-favorite shareables. Located at 840 W. State Route 22, the new restaurant is owned and operated by Nilesh Patel […]

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