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

McDonald's Made a Big Growth Push in 2024

6 days ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

McDonald’s, like usual, has been on the frontlines this past year trying to adjust to consumer activity. Rocky traffic on years of price hikes led the brand to unified value and a $5 price point that rolled throughout fast food. That evolved toward a McValue Menu and larger efforts to regain visit share via promotions, digital growth and outreach, and innovation that centered on core equities—McRib and Chicken Big Mac—but that will soon ramp toward Snack Wraps, chicken strips, and other launches.
From Data Insights to Profitability: How QSRs Can Survive More Economic Uncertainty

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

In today’s uncertain economic climate—marked by tariffs, inflation, and shifting consumer behaviors—quick-service restaurants face intense pressure. While external factors are largely out of your control, most QSRs already hold a valuable internal asset: data. POS transactions, loyalty programs, and guest feedback all offer opportunities to guide smarter decisions—if they’re turned into actionable insights. Unlocking the Value of Existing DataQSRs accumulate massive amounts of data every day.
Big Chicken Headed to North Beverly Plaza in Massachusetts

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

The Red Chickz Signs Franchise Deal in Oklahoma The Red Chickz, the fast-casual powerhouse known for its bold West Coast spin on the crunchiest, most flavorful Nashville Hot Chicken, is continuing its nationwide expansion with a fiery new franchise agreement in Oklahoma.
Building Lasting Restaurant Loyalty Through Experience-Driven Technology

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Recently, loyalty programs have been heavily emphasized as a way to drive guest retention, however, the key to building lasting loyalty goes beyond offering rewards. Today’s restaurants should shift their perspective on loyalty away from a single program and move to thinking of it as a comprehensive guest satisfaction strategy.
Brooklyn Water Bagel Announces Two New Stores in Port St. Lucie

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Brooklyn Water Bagel, Florida’s leading bagel brand known for its authentic New York-style bagels, announced the opening of two new locations in Port St. Lucie. Now open for business, the brand has introduced a new corporate location and a new franchised restaurant, owned by Dean Tendrich, a well-known TV personality and businessman in southern Florida.
Paris Baguette Announces Opening in Fresno, California

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with over 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in the US & Canada. With over 200 bakery cafés open in North America and more in development, they are building a strong presence. Paris Baguette continues along an impressive growth trajectory with the recent bakery café opening at 7945 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 on April 12. On April 12, Grand Opening events will begin at 12pm. Guests who attend will be offered a Buy One, Get One Free coupon.
Schulte Hospitality Group Appoints Anne Fischer Chief Marketing Officer

1 week ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Schulte Hospitality Group, a leading hotel management and development company with a portfolio of over 230 properties across six countries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Fischer as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Anne is a hospitality leader with a proven track record of over 20 years driving growth and innovation at some of the hospitality industry’s most iconic brands.
Newk’s Eatery's Fan-Favorite Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad Returns for Good

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Chipotle Launches ‘Wear Your Hockey Jersey’ BOGO Deal to Celebrate Stanley Cup Playoffs To celebrate the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today a “Wear Your Hockey Jersey” program that will offer a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) deal on entrees to in-restaurant diners who wear a hockey jersey on Monday, April 21 after 3:00pm local time.
SONIC to Offer Double Smasher Burgers for $1 Starting April 21

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

SONIC Drive-In is taking a stand against mediocre, overpriced cheeseburgers by proclaiming the SONIC Smasherthe new “Smashional Cheeseburger of America,” and the brand wants people across the country to experience this better burger. Starting Monday, April 21, SONIC will kick off Smasher Week, where the first 1 million customers who order the Double SONIC Smasher through the SONIC App can redeem an exclusive reward and snag this mouthwatering, premium cheeseburger for just $1.
Vicious Biscuit Fires Up Eventful First Quarter

1 week ago | qsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

The first quarter of 2025 was anything but quiet for Vicious Biscuit, the Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations and the rising fast-casual breakfast rebellion. From unforgettable limited menu drops to the launch of a five-month countdown to a special anniversary, we’re charging into spring with purpose, partnerships, and biscuit-fueled buzz.