All start as a single unit ... that are thriving in one location and intend to scale to multiple units, Nation’s Restaurant News is excited to launch its inaugural Rookies of the Year report.

More than 204,000 QSR franchise-operated locations are projected to open this year alone. That’s an increase of 2.2%, ...

Dine Brands, which owns the two restaurants, announced the plans for the dual-branded restaurant last year. In a 2024 interview with Nation’s Restaurant News, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton said ...