Danny Klein

Chapel Hill

VP and Editorial Director at FSR

VP and Editorial Director at QSR

VP and Editorial Director at CStore Decisions

VP and Editorial Director at PMQ Pizza Magazine

VP and Editorial Director at Club & Resort Business

Editorial Director at Food News Media, publisher of @QSRmagazine and @FSRmag. University of Florida alum. Brooklyn bred.

Articles

Papa Johns is Ready to Be a Tech Innovator Once Again

3 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Papa Johns tapped a third-party to mystery shop 1,000 of its locations and 4,000 for competitors. As much as CEO Todd Penegor personally observed since joining in August, including a 100-day plan complete with a franchise listening tour, he wanted a holistic view of Papa Johns’ competitive standing across a range of order experiences.
The Psychology of Priority Management, and How it Can Help Your Restaurant

6 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

The cycle of reactionary management has left business owners and management constantly busy but never getting to the priorities that would move their businesses forward. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. The pace of business and life has never been faster. COVID-19, followed by significant shifts in customer traffic, has forced restaurant leaders into an ongoing state of agility—constant pivots, new systems and rapid decision-making.
The Synergy Between Microbreweries and Farm-to-Table Dining

6 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

What happens when a small brewery joins forces with a farm-to-table eatery? Some would agree it is a culinary revolution few could have anticipated. Both establishments value fresh, seasonal ingredients while creating unique flavors for local patronage. Combined with a commitment to sustainability, the synergy between these movements is as breathtaking as it is craveable.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens Ghost Kitchen in Nashville

6 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, announces the opening of its newest ghost kitchen in Nashville. Officially opening on May 9, orders for Bubbakoo’s will be processed at 614 18th Ave. N, Nashville, TN. This will be the brand’s second ghost kitchen location, the first debuting in Philadelphia last year.
Shake Shack to Open Second Support Center in Atlanta

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

The company has expanded to over 585 locations system-wide.
Texas Roadhouse to Double Down on Service, Quality in Tough Consumer Climate

1 week ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

The year for Texas Roadhouse began as it did for many restaurant brands. Same-store sales started hot at 5.5 percent in January, then crawled to 0.5 percent in February as weather and influenza slowed visits, before climbing back to 4.6 percent in March. And to begin Q2, quarter-to-date, comps surged 5 percent higher, year-over-year, including 3.1 percent traffic growth. A 1.4 percent menu price increase at the start of Q2, as well as improved mix trends, helped the result.
Raising Cane’s Super Fan Takes 'Golden Birthday' Adventure to Baton Rouge

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Out of more than one million Raising Cane’s Caniac Club members, one lucky fan received the trip of a lifetime. Rebecca Hayes, a loyal Cane’s fan since 2017, was selected as the winner of Raising Cane’s “Golden Birthday” grand prize – an exclusive three-day adventure to Baton Rouge in honor of the brand’s 28th birthday and the opening of its 828th location in Boston last year on 8/28.
Toast Announces Agreement with Topgolf

1 week ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Toast announced an agreement with modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf to implement Toast Enterprise Solutions across its venues in the United States. In addition to Toast point-of-sale (POS) terminals, Topgolf will use Toast Payments, Kitchen Display Systems (KDS), Toast Go handhelds and Multi-Location Management. Topgolf is known for its laid-back, no-golf-experience-needed atmosphere, paired with delicious food and drinks from a full-service bar and restaurant.
Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone Announce Opening in Gurnee

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Buona, the Original Italian Beef, and The Original Rainbow Cone, a 100-year-old ice cream tradition, announced the grand opening of their newest location in Gurnee. Opening on May 20, the Gurnee venue offers guests access to two Chicago traditions in one destination: old school, all-natural Italian beef and the five-flavor Rainbow Cone, a 1926 treat from Chicago’s south side.
Pizza Guys Launches Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Crust

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Pizza Guys Launches Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Crust May 8 2025 Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based franchise known for fresh, high-quality pizza creations, has officially launched a new premium crust experience: the Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Crust. Customers can now upgrade any large pizza with this savory, flavor-infused crust for just $3.50. The Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Crust features a golden, buttery outer layer stuffed with real mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and a signature spice blend. It’s a...