Qdoba signs deals to expand in two markets; opening 100 restaurants annuallyQdoba Mexican Eats is expanding across the Southeast and Western U.S. Freddy’s accelerates national expansion Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steadburgers is expanding its footprint with both traditional and non-traditional locations. PJ's Coffee to expand in Kentucky via C-store partnership PJ’s Coffee is expanding its presence in the convenience chain sector. Sweetgreen to open first Tennessee location Sweetgreen is making its debut in a fast-growing Southern market. Study: Coffee, beverage chains seeing most success in QSR sector Quick-serve restaurants are seeing increased spending from consumers as value continues to be important. Auntie Anne's, Jamba parent partners with Texas-based delivery platform GoTo Foods is expanding the availability of its restaurant brands through a new delivery partnership. ACSI: Diners have a new favorite quick service restaurant brand A quick service restaurant chain is making its debut at the top spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI) Restaurant and Food Delivery Study. Fast-casual chain Pepper Lunch adds to Texas growth plans A Japanese-born fast-casual restaurant chain is growing its presence in America’s second-largest state. 7 Brew, Smoothie King top Yelp's 2026 Fastest Growing Brands list Beverage chains are increasingly gaining interest from consumers on Yelp. The self-proclaimed 'better burrito' franchise fans out across the Southeast Barberitos has 45 shops in business and 32 more sold and in development. Dog Haus plots 50 new locations led by new C-suite hires A California-based fast-casual dining concept is embarking on a national expansion – in addition to adding new leaders to its C-suite. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii plots 25-plus new openings in 2026 Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is growing its footprint through traditional and non-traditional formats. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last