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

Host at QSR Uncut: A Fast-Food Restaurant Podcast from QSR Magazine

Editorial Director at @QSRmagazine and @FSRmag. University of Florida alum. Brooklyn bred.

Articles

Zaxbys Announces Second Location in Las Vegas

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Zaxbys Announces Second Location in Las Vegas Jun 20 2025 Zaxbys is celebrating the opening of its second location in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Insights from the Restaurant Show: Freddy's Coeli Arthur and Rick Petralia

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

At this year’s National Restaurant Association Show, some of the industry’s leading executives stopped by FSR and QSR magazine’s booth to chat about the landscape—what they’re seeing, hearing, and what might be next. We asked everybody the same three questions: One on tariffs and consumer sentiment; their thoughts on value; and lastly, to separate myth from reality with restaurant technology. In the days and weeks to come, we’ll share their answers.
Meet QSR Franchisee Advisory Group Member Paul Tran

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

QSR magazine in May unveiled its first Franchisee Advisory Group. This newly formed board will help us direct content and tackle some of the franchise industry’s most-pressing issues. Importantly, it’s all going to come from the perspective of the operator. In the weeks ahead, we’ll introduce you to the members, what got them into franchising, their thoughts on what makes a great franchisor, and more. Up next is Paul Tran.
Special Preview: Scott Greenberg's 'Stop the Shift Show'

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Wayback Burgers Comes to New York City Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, announced the official opening of its newest location at 295 7th Avenue in Manhattan, NY on Friday, June 20.
Insights from the Restaurant Show: Cheba Hut's SVP of Operations Brian Witte

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

At this year’s National Restaurant Association Show, some of the industry’s leading executives stopped by FSR and QSR magazine’s booth to chat about the landscape—what they’re seeing, hearing, and what might be next. We asked everybody the same three questions: One on tariffs and consumer sentiment; their thoughts on value; and lastly, to separate myth from reality with restaurant technology. In the days and weeks to come, we’ll share their answers.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Names Corey Rapp Executive Chef of SoCal Brewpubs

1 week ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Karl Strauss Brewing Company has named Corey Rapp as the new Executive Chef for its nine Southern California brewpubs. The Karl Stauss regional chef of 12-plus years assumes the role from the retiring Gunther Emathinger, who served as Executive Chef for 26 years. San Diego’s first post-prohibition brewery has locations in Anaheim, Corona Dos Lagos, Costa Mesa, Downtown Los Angeles, San Diego (four), and Temecula.
A New Chapter Gets Underway at Sushi Ii

1 week ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Sushi Ii, the MICHELIN-recognized Japanese restaurant located in Mariner’s Mile, continues its legacy as one of Southern California’s most respected Japanese dining destinations as two longtime chefs bring their talents to its celebrated kitchen. Chefs Koji Takahashi and Norio Izawa, both rooted in tradition and refined in their craft, are committed to advancing the restaurant’s traditional Japanese technique while thoughtfully evolving the experience.
From TikTok to West Hollywood, Chef Tue Nguyen is Reframing Vietnamese Cuisine

1 week ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Chef Tue Nguyen’s relationship with food evolved as she got older. Growing up in Vietnam, she hadn’t yet fallen in love with it. Food was everywhere, but it felt more like sustenance than connection. Eating with all 10 of her cousins, her aunties, and her grandparents felt routine. It wasn’t until she moved to the United States at age 8 that she realized how special those little moments had been—how her mother’s habit of preparing full spreads of Vietnamese food wasn’t just about dinner.
The Myth of ‘Just Dumping Data into AI.’ What I Learned After Wasting a Weekend

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Like many business owners intrigued by the promise of AI, I recently embarked on an experiment to see firsthand what it takes to manually replicate sophisticated, integrated business reports using powerful third-party AI tools like GPT. I thought, “How hard could it be? I’ll just copy, paste, and prompt my way through this.” I thought, I’ll just wake up early on Saturday morning, knock this out and go enjoy the weather with my family, maybe even go to Bed Bath & Beyond, you know if I had time.
MilkShake Factory Opening First Virginia Location on June 28

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

MilkShake Factory Opening First Virginia Location on June 28 Jun 18 2025 MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small batch, premium chocolates, is opening its first-ever Virginia location in Chesapeake on Saturday, June 28. Located at 648 Grassfield Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23323, the new store will celebrate its Grand Opening with a festive lineup of giveaways, music, and sweet treats from 12 PM to 4 PM. To mark the occasion, guests can...