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# Quick-Service and Fast Casual Restaurant News and Information – QSR Magazine

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### With New Campaign, Wingstop Looks to Rise from Cult Favorite to Cultural Mainstay

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### Voodoo Doughnut Releases New Thanksgiving Pie Box

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### H&H Bagels to Open Store in West Palm Beach, Florida

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### White Castle Delivers Ultimate Holiday Assist With Slider Feasts, Gifts, and Recipes

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## Angry Chickz Furiously Heats Up Growth Plans

## Bobby Morena Looks to Put ‘Fuel on Fire’ of Church’s Growth Momentum

## Culver’s ‘Delicious Rewards’ Arrive Right On Time

## Freddy’s Franchisee M&M Custard Declares Bankruptcy

## Domino’s Won’t Abandon Value Roots as Menu Evolves

## What QSRs Need to Know About Evolving Food Label Rules

## Wing Chains Continue to Fight for Flavor Leadership

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## Women in Restaurant Leadership

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## Juice It Up! Celebrates 30 Years With Focus on Innovation and Guest Connection

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## Carpigiani North America Names Anna Pata President

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## WiRL x GLEAM Mentor Program Empowers Next Generation of Women Leaders in the Restaurant Industry

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## Kelly McCulloch Joins Inspire Brands as Chief People Officer

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## Introducing The 2025 Women in Restaurant Leadership Awards

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## Ka-wana Jefferson on Building Businesses That Feed Both Body and Soul

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## Episode 4 of The Restaurant CEO Series: How Culver’s Julie Fussner is Scaling Quality

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## How Elaine Patel Built Local Marketing Across a System of Over 2,300 Units

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### Checkers Changes the Drive-Thru Game Yet Again

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### KFC Declares ‘Cluck Turkey’ and Launches $25 Extra Crispy Festive Feast for the Holidays

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### Layne’s Chicken Fingers Inks 44-Unit Deal to Further Grow in Texas

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## Popeyes Releases New Menu Inspired by ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Movie

Popeyes is bringing a taste of the Five Nights franchise to fans everywhere with the release of The Freddy Fazbear Crunch Menu. Inspired by Blumhouse’s supernatural horror film Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, this first-ever, one-of-a-kind menu collaboration is available starting November 17 at participating U.S. Popeyes restaurants. This limited-time menu transforms the thrills of \[…\]

## Dunkin’ Launches MUNCHKIN-Themed Kids’ Book with Proceeds Helping Children

Dunkin’ is sprinkling extra joy into the holidays with The Little Holiday MUNCHKIN – a new children’s book and animated spot narrated by Emmy –nominated writer, producer and director Mindy Kaling. The heartwarming tale follows one tiny MUNCHKIN Donut Hole Treat on a journey of belonging and joy, reminding readers that sometimes “the smallest part \[…\]

## Playa Bowls Releases Holiday LTO Menu

Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop known for its vibrant bowls, smoothies, juices, cold brew, and more, is welcoming a berry bright holiday season with the debut of its latest limited-time offerings. The new menu puts a winter twist on Playa favorites, introducing fresh flavor combinations and cold-weather comfort across bowls, blends, and \[…\]

## Flynn Group Sets Record for Biggest Wendy’s Restaurant Opening

Flynn Group has made history in Australia, setting a new world record for the biggest-ever Wendy’s restaurant opening with its flagship restaurant in Brisbane. The Haus of Wendy has set new benchmarks for the brand globally, exceeding previous records for both opening day and opening week sales. Queues began at 5am on opening day on Wednesday 29 \[…\]

## Hawaiian Bros Builds Significant Franchise Momentum

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill (Hawaiian Bros), the island-inspired brand known for its Hawaiian plate lunch, is entering a new era of accelerated franchise expansion. With nearly 15 new restaurants opened throughout 2025, the brand continues to build momentum amid a strategic development plan, its proven operations model and an unwavering commitment to food quality and \[…\]

## Cousins Maine Lobster Signs Agreement to Bring Two New Food Trucks to Indiana

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the industry-leading fast-casual lobster roll brand, signed an agreement to bring two new trucks to Indiana. The deal meets the growing demand for more high-quality seafood across the Midwest region. It will offer local seafood lovers the opportunity to enjoy CML’s world-famous Maine Lobster rolls, mouthwatering lobster tacos, savory lobster grilled cheese, \[…\]

## Auntie Anne’s Sparks Holiday Nostalgia With New Mittens and Sparkleberry Lemonade

## Taco John’s Reopens in Sikeston, Missouri

The Sikeston Taco John’s restaurant reopened on November 13, thanks to the grit and perseverance of local owners Sonny Pratt and Dawn Cook. After a tornado significantly damaged the previous restaurant, along with other area structures in 2024, the two committed to rebuilding their restaurant at a new location: 810 South Main Street, Sikeston, MO \[…\]

## Vicious Biscuit to Open in Eastern North Carolina

Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-grown originator of bold biscuit creations, is heading to Eastern North Carolina. The brand has signed a franchise agreement with Gravy Crew, LLC, an experienced restaurant group led by Chris Carnes, Ben Fields, and Jonah Greenup to open first Vicious Biscuit location in Greenville, NC. The partners \[…\]

## Duck Donuts Unveils ‘Enchanted Duo’ Options to Celebrate Wicked Release

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made to Order donuts, is celebrating a time of whimsical wonder with the debut of its newest limited-time offering, the Enchanted Duo. Available beginning November 17, this pairing features two visually striking, globally inspired donuts along with a colorful new beverage that blends trending flavors and pop \[…\]

## Chicken Salad Chick Opens in Naperville, Illinois

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is proud to announce its expansion in Naperville, Illinois with the opening of its newest restaurant, located at 2835 Aurora Ave, Suite 113. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, November 4, where the first 100 guests in \[…\]

## Bojangles Promotes Cathy Chase to Chief People Officer

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