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2025 Editorial Calendar

September 2025 Issue

Ad Close: July 15, 2025
Material Ad Close: August 4, 2025

BEST FRANCHISE DEALS

Check out this in-depth guide of the top-performing franchises in the quick-service industry, complete with reviews, financial breakdowns, and expert recommendations for aspiring franchise owners.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • Multi-Concept Franchising

FRESH IDEAS

  • Ice Cream Gets Hot 

FEATURED SECTION

  • Restaurant Franchising Opportunities

October 2025 Issue

Ad Close: August 14, 2025
Material Ad Close: September 8, 2025

DRIVE-THRU STUDY

QSR magazine’s drive-thru issue examines innovations and trends in fast-food service lanes and provides comprehensive analysis and insider tips to enhance speed and efficiency for both operators and enthusiasts alike.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • Finding and Building the Best Drive-Thru Site
FRESH IDEAS
  • Streamlined versus Complex Menus
SMART CHAIN
  • Security

November 2025 Issue

Ad Close: September 17, 2025
Material Ad Close: October 6, 2025

BEST BRANDS TO WORK FOR

In a new day and age where employees harness more power, here are the top brands that are making the biggest difference in the lives of their workers.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • Menu Report
FRESH IDEAS
  • Menu Trends for 2026
SMART CHAIN
  • Packaging Solutions

December 2025 Issue

Ad Close: October 15, 2025
Material Ad Close: November 10, 2025

THE DIGITAL DISRUPTORS

These tech-savvy pioneers are revolutionizing the quick-service industry with cutting-edge innovations, infusing the sector with a burst of digital flair, and leaving us eager to see what culinary tech advancements lie ahead. Signet Ad Study.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • The Future of Virtual Food Halls

FRESH IDEAS

  • Going Ghost Concept
  • Hunting

SMART CHAIN

  • POS Solution

2026 Editorial Calendar

January 2026 Issue

Ad Close: November 8, 2025
Materials Due: December 5, 2025

QSR TRANSFORMATIONAL BRAND OF THE YEAR

Discover the brand that’s rapidly transforming and positioning itself for a promising future. Who will be the standout choice for 2024?

SPECIAL REPORT

  • QSR’s Breakout Brand of the Year

FRESH IDEAS

  • Where’s the Plant-Based Space Headed

February 2026 Issue

Ad Close: December 13, 2025
Materials Due: January 6, 2026

WOMEN IN RESTAURANT LEADERSHIP

The Women in Restaurant Leadership issue is a celebration of the trailblazing women who are redefining the culinary landscape. The edition shines a spotlight on the achievements, inspiring stories, and innovative ideas of women leaders who are making waves in the restaurant industry.

 SPECIAL REPORT

  • Women in Franchising

FRESH IDEAS

  • Chicken Tenders Take a Leap

March 2026 Issue

Ad Close: January 14, 2026
Materials Due: February 3, 2026

THE BLURRING OF LINES: QSR AND FSR COME TOGETHER

Our annual combined issue explores how quick-service and casual-dining chains intersect—more than they ever have in the past. That’s true of menus, technology, service, and more.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • Workforce Innovation—What Robots Can (and Can’t) Do Yet

FRESH IDEAS

  • The Brunch Menu Boom

SMART CHAIN

  • Digital Signage

April 2026 Issue

Ad Close: February 11, 2026
Materials Due: March 3, 2026

THE FAST CASUAL ISSUE AND INTRODUCTION OF PACESETTER AWARDS

QSR’s Fast Casual issue explores the dynamic brands redefining the middle ground between speed and quality. We spotlight the concepts leading growth, shaping culture, and setting the standard for what modern dining looks like in 2025.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • Fast Casual Pacesetter Awards: The Best in 2025 (inaugural signature report, replaces 40/40 List)

FRESH IDEAS

  • Elevated Sides: When Fries Just Aren’t Enough

SMART CHAIN

  • Food Off-Premises

May 2026 Issue

Ad Close: March 14, 2026
Materials Due: April 7, 2026

NRA SHOW ISSUE

This issue is packed with insights on quick-service trends, exploring the vanishing dining room, expansion of food menus at beverage chains, and much more. Our NRA Show edition remains the biggest of the year.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • The Rise of Asian-American Fast Casual

FRESH IDEAS

  • Do You Agree with CPG?

June 2026 Issue

Ad Close: April 11, 2026
Materials Due: May 5, 2026

YOUNG LEADERS TO WATCH

These rising founders, executives, franchise operators, and chefs signify the forthcoming tide of culinary industry innovators.

SPECIAL REPORT

  •  Restaurant Rebranding

FRESH IDEAS

  • Surge of Global-Inspired Comfort Food

SMART CHAIN

  •  Food Safety

July 2026 Issue

Ad Close: May 14, 2026
Materials Due: June 9, 2026

THE FINANCE ISSUE

This issue dives deep into the dollars and sense of restaurant growth, breaks down the financial forces shaping QSR success, and how brands are adapting to stay profitable.

SPECIAL REPORT:

  • What Happens When Franchisees Want Out?

FRESH IDEAS

  • Spicy Still Sells

August 2026 Issue

Ad Close: June 17, 2026
Materials Due: July 7, 2026

QSR 50

How do the top quick-service brands measure up? The industry’s leading quick-service report is back, filled with sector-leading analysis.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • Profile on QSR 50 Brand

FRESH IDEAS

  • Sandwich Chains Go the Extra Foot

SMART CHAIN

  • Kitchen Solutions

September 2026 Issue

Ad Close: July 15, 2026
Materials Due: August 4, 2026

BEST FRANCHISE DEALS

Check out this in-depth guide of the top-performing franchises in the quick-service industry, complete with reviews, financial breakdowns, and expert recommendations for aspiring franchise owners.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • Co-Branding and Shared Spaces as a Franchise 

FRESH IDEAS

  • Bowls and the Demand for Customization

October 2026 Issue

Ad Close: August 14, 2026
Materials Due: September 8, 2026

QSR DRIVE-THRU REPORT

QSR magazine’s drive-thru issue examines innovations and trends in fast-food service lanes and provides comprehensive analysis and insider tips to enhance speed and efficiency for both operators and enthusiasts alike.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • The 800-Square-Foot Powerhouse: Small Format, Big Revenue

FRESH IDEAS

  • Swooning for Seafood

SMART CHAIN

  • Security

November 2026 Issue

Ad Close: September 17, 2026
Materials Due: October 6, 2026 

BEST BRANDS TO WORK FOR

In a new day and age where employees harness more power, here are the top brands that are making the biggest difference in the lives of their workers.

SPECIAL REPORT
  • Menu Report
FRESH IDEAS
  • LTOs That Became Staples
SMART CHAIN
  • Packaging Solutions

December 2026 Issue

Ad Close: October 15, 2026
Materials Due: November 10, 2026

THE DIGITAL DISRUPTORS

These tech-savvy pioneers are revolutionizing the quick-service industry with cutting-edge innovations, infusing the sector with a burst of digital flair, and leaving us eager to see what culinary tech advancements lie ahead.

SPECIAL REPORT

  • The Digital Loyalty Arms Race

FRESH IDEAS

  • Catering Craze

SMART CHAIN

  • POS Solutions

Sponsored Editorial Reports

QSR’s primary content mission is to provide unique, high-value reports for the quick-service industry

You have the opportunity to combine your message with one of these report downloads, including: 

  • Transformational Brand of the Year
  • 40 Chains Under 40 Units
  • Young Leaders
  • The Quick-Service Finance Report
  • QSR 50
  • Best Franchise Deals
  • Drive-Thru Study
  • Best Brands to Work For
  • The Digital Disruptors

Contact your sales representative for pricing and details

Sponsors enjoy lead generation of all download contact information; branding on the cover of the report, download page, and marketing emails; and 8 pages of your own branded content.

Magazine

Whether in print or digital format, QSR magazine continues to deliver our brand standard— and a platform that leaders in the industry want to connect with and be featured in

Options for advertising include:

  • SPONSOR-DIRECTED EDITORIAL. Position yourself as a thought leader, with column or Q&A format.
  • TWO-PAGE FEATURETTE. Branded content paired with a facing display ad.
  • FOUR-PAGE FOLDOUT. More in-depth reporting and creative layout, resulting in a highimpact visual piece.
  • RUN OF BOOK. Traditional display ads ranging from 1/12th page up to full pages and 2-page spreads.
  • ENHANCED. Attention-grabbing opportunities that include cover tip-ons, inserts, fold-outs,
    and supplements.
  • DIGITAL EDITION SPONSORSHIP. Branding and call to action on digital edition email delivery notice, plus lead-in ad before cover on digital edition.

Segment Marketing

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Smart Chain
Smart Chain is published in March, April, June, August,
October, November & December.

Rate: Earned Rate, 4-C Full Page

  • Key Features:
    • Included editorial
    • Inclusion in QSR magazine
    • Marketplace Eletter inclusion
    • Table of Contents mention
    • PDF download promoted and available on QSRmagazine.co
    • Download promoted in A.M. Jolt eletter

Restaurant Franchising
Quick-serve is chain driven, and your #1 audience for a franchisee is an existing restaurateur. Restaurant Franchising is a Featured Section in the February and September issues of QSR and represents an exclusive opportunity to reach and match your marketing message to the people able to grow your franchise.


In Print: When you purchase a full-page display ad, you will receive at no additional charge an adjoining editorial profile about your company and the opportunities it offers.

  • Product features:
    • Distributed in print in QSR magazine
    • Published on QSRmagazine.com
    • Promoted in A.M. Jolt and Franchise Spotlight eletters
    • Strong lead generation
    • Rate: $7,900 NET

Restaurant Equipment & Technology
Published twice annually, new editions of Restaurant Equipment & Technology are distributed in the January & July issues of QSR. Here’s an exclusive opportunity to reach restaurant decision-makers who are the top consumers of equipment and technology for restaurants. It’s the perfect audience and perfect medium for your marketing message.

In Print: When you purchase a full-page display ad, you will receive at no additional charge an adjoining editorial profile about your company and the
opportunities it offers.

  • Product features:
    • Distributed in print in QSR magazine
    • Published on QSRmagazine.com
    • Promoted in A.M. Jolt and ResTech eletters
    • Strong lead generation
    • Rate: $7,900 NET

Beverage Solutions & Equipment
Published inside the May National Restaurant Association Show issue, Beverage Solutions & Equipment provides a deep dive into what can arguably be the most profitable part of your restaurant business. Here are the companies that can help operators grow and prosper, and you can be among them.

In Print: When you purchase a full-page display ad, you will receive at no additional charge an adjoining editorial profile about your company and the opportunities it offers.

  • Product features:
    • Distributed in print in QSR magazine
    • Bonus distribution at the NRA Show
    • Distributed digitally to more than 30,000 FSR subscribers
    • Promoted in both A.M. Jolt and FS Insider eletters
    • Posted online for lead generation
    • Rate: $7,900 NET

Print Rates and Specs

Please submit ads via the WTWH Ad Portal at ads.wtwhmedia.com.

LIVE (SAFETY) AND BLEED
Keep all live items (not intended to trim) 1/2” inside trim edges. If an ad is designed to bleed to the edge, an 1/8” bleed is required outside of trim. Please make sure to output the pdf accordingly to include the bleed, as this is generally not the default setting. Two-page spreads must be created as two separate full page PDFs

MEDIA

  • File format: Ads must be PDF/X-1a files
  • Fonts: Embed all fonts. All fonts sized 12 points or smaller should be 100% black—NOT built as 4-c black
  • Color space: CMYK — No RGB, LAB or embedded color profiles (such as ICC profiles). No files with PMS colors will be accepted without prior notification. Otherwise, all PMS colors MUST be converted to CMYK
  • Resolution: 300 dpi
  • Maximum file size: 100 MB

Artwork submitted is assumed that color, images, and copy are proofed and correct from client. Any necessary artwork or copy preparation may be billed to advertiser.

PROOF
Client also has the option to submit a SWOP 3 certified proof via mail, as well. By choosing not to supply a SWOP 3 certified proof, the color reproduction of the ad will be based on industry standard best practices to achieve as accurate color as possible from the supplied digital file. If sending a SWOP certified proof, please contact your Customer Service Representative for details.

QUESTIONS
For ad production questions, please contact:

  • Brandy Pinion, Customer Service Representative
    • 662-234-5481 Ext 127
    • bpinion@wtwhmedia.com
    • Printing Process: Offset, computer-to-plate (CTP)
    • Binding Method: Perfect bound

PRINT RATES:

  • Full page…………..$6,450
  • 2/3 page …………..$5,535
  • 1/2 page…………….$4,542
  • 1/3 page …………….$3,681
  • Full & 1/3 Page……$11,594
  • 1/2 Page Spread….$8,928
  • 2 Page Spread……$11,900
  • 1/6 Page……………….$1,190
  • 1/12 Page……………….$659