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Industry Analysis Articles

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Rise
Industry Analysis•March 2026

The Rise of Chicken: How Poultry Overtook Beef as America's Dominant QSR Protein

From Chick-fil-A's $22 billion empire to Raising Cane's explosive expansion, chicken has reshaped the quick-service landscape — and the transformation is accelerating

Menu Innovation
QSR Pro Staff•9 min read•2,200
25
Industry Analysis•March 2026

QSR Pro's Inaugural Power Rankings: The 25 Chains That Matter Most in 2026

A data-driven ranking of the top 25 quick-service chains by unit growth, same-store sales trajectory, and breakout potential — plus our predictions for who crosses 5,000 units by 2030

Same-Store SalesData & Analytics
QSR Pro Staff•14 min read•4,715
Chick
Industry Analysis•November 2025

Chick-fil-A's Expansion Strategy: What Every Franchise Brand Can Learn

Chick-fil-A generates $9.3 million per location while closed every Sunday. How their operator selection, menu simplification, and unit-level focus create a model other franchise brands should study.

QSR Pro Staff•6 min read•1,024
Raising
Industry Analysis•November 2025

Why Raising Cane's Refuses to Franchise (And Why That's Brilliant)

Raising Cane's operates 700+ company-owned locations generating $3M+ AUV with zero franchises. Here's why the company-owned model delivers better results than franchising.

QSR Pro Staff•9 min read•2,262
Shake
Industry Analysis•November 2025

Shake Shack vs Five Guys vs In-N-Out: Which Premium Burger Model Actually Wins?

All three charge $8-$12 for burgers, but their business models couldn't be more different. Here's which premium burger franchise is accessible, profitable, and worth the investment.

QSR Pro Staff•8 min read•2,447
Panda
Industry Analysis•November 2025

The Panda Express Franchise Myth: Why You Can't Buy One (And How They Actually Work)

Panda Express doesn't franchise in the US. Here's why the 2,400+ location chain stays company-owned, how they generate $2M+ AUV, and what this means for prospective franchisees.

QSR Pro Staff•8 min read•1,425
Tim
Industry Analysis•November 2025

Why Tim Hortons Keeps Failing in the US (Despite Dominating Canada)

Tim Hortons has 4,000+ Canadian locations and 75% market share. In the US? Under 650 struggling stores. Here's what went wrong and why Canadian dominance doesn't translate south.

QSR Pro Staff•9 min read•3,513
Chicken
Industry Analysis•November 2025

The Chicken Sandwich Wars Are Over. Here's What Won.

Popeyes lit the match in August 2019. Six years later, Chick-fil-A's systemwide sales have grown from $10.5 billion to $22.7 billion. McDonald's chicken became its fastest-growing protein. Popeyes itself still struggles with franchisee profitability. The war reshaped the entire $63.7 billion U.S. chicken QSR segment.

QSR Pro Staff•8 min read
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