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DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China, Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, has entered 13 new cities across China with 14 new stores opening during the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year holidays, bringing delicious pizzas and joyful dining experiences […]
Pizza Hut Unveils New Prototype with Traditional Drive-Thru Menu
Dec 3, 2024 · Pizza Hut unveiled Tuesday a new prototype with a traditional drive-thru lane and strong in-restaurant presence, meant to elevate convenience and experience for customers. Some stores have the Hut Lane, which is for picking up mobile orders. This new drive-thru features a “Hut ‘N Go” menu that offers items that can be ordered and immediately […]
19-Unit Roti to Be Sold Out of Bankruptcy - QSR Magazine
Oct 22, 2024 · Bankrupt fast casual Roti is officially up for sale via auction. A public notice was posted by Ravinia Capital, the brand’s exclusive investment banker. All 19 locations across Chicago (10 stores), Washington, D.C. (six stores), and Minnesota (three stores) are up for sale, in addition to intellectual property, operational know …
Food & Beverage Trends Restaurants Need to Know for 2025
Nov 19, 2024 · Every year, the food industry collectively scrambles to determine the top trends that will define the months ahead. These are the foods, flavors, ingredients, and dishes that are supposed to keep your concept and menu fresh and exciting in your customer’s eyes— shortcuts to success, you might say. The past decade are filled with the […]
Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti to Retire in 2024 - QSR Magazine
Dec 11, 2023 · After two-plus decades, Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti announced on Monday morning he plans to retire in 2024 “upon the selection of his successor.” Garutti, who joined Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group 24 years ago as its youngest general manager in company history, working at Tabla and Union Square Café, rose to director of […]
2024 QSR® Drive-Thru Report Primer: Speed, Accuracy, and Other …
QSR delivers timely and in-depth reporting on the $350 billion quick-service restaurant industry. For 25 years, QSR has defined this market, including traditional fast food, fast casual, coffee, snacks, concessions, and related segments of the foodservice industry.
SoundHound AI and Torchy’s Tacos Partner on Smart Ordering
Dec 5, 2024 · SoundHound AI, a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, and Torchy’s Tacos, the cult-favorite taco chain known for its “Damn Good Tacos,” have announced the rollout of SoundHound’s advanced voice AI Smart Ordering product, now live at all 130 Torchy’s locations. SoundHound’s Smart Ordering product has been trained …
QSR 50 2024: Top 50 Fast-Food Chains, Ranked by Sales
Aug 5, 2024 · DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE GO TO THE CHARTS: About the QSR 50/ The QSR 50 is an annual ranking of limited-service restaurant companies by U.S. system-wide sales. QSR magazine collected information directly from restaurant companies from March to May 2024. * Indicates a number estimated by QSR. ** Indicates a number estimated by Datassential. […]
Report: Freddy's Owner is Considering a Sale - QSR Magazine
Nov 21, 2024 · Freddy’s parent company is reportedly considering a sale of the fast-casual chain, according to Reuters. The transaction could value the chain at more than $1 billion, sources told the publication. Owner Thompson Street Capital Partners is working with investment bank William Blair to sort through a sales process, Reuters said. Freddy’s has more than 500 […]
Burger King Brings Back BK Melts Lineup - QSR Magazine
Dec 9, 2024 · Burger King is celebrating the most Whopper-ful time of the year with the return of its meltiest and cheesiest specialty – BK Melts. Since 2022, Burger King has been melting the hearts of Guests with the flame-grilled flavor of BK Melts, and now, the fan-favorite it back! Available nationwide while supplies last starting Dec. 19, Guests can […]