Built for What's Next

Featuring the industry's brightest operators, innovators, and brands.

September 8-10, 2026

Hyatt Regency Atlanta

In 2026, QSR Evolution expands by bringing the FSR NextGen Restaurant Summit and the QSR Evolution Conference together into a single, unified event. The result is a more powerful experience that unites operators, executives, and suppliers across segments for deeper insights, broader learning, and stronger connections. Sign up to receive announcements about programming updates, registration, and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 QSR Evolution Conference.

The Stars of QSR
Come Out in Atlanta

See you there!

September 8-10, 2026

Meet Your Keynote Speakers

Tom Curtis

President • Burger King U.S. & Canada

Susannah Frost

President • Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Scott Greenberg

Author & Keynote Speaker

Lisa Ingram

CEO • White Castle Systems, Inc.

Rob Lynch

CEO • Shake Shack

Jerry Morgan

CEO • Texas Roadhouse

The Conversations

That Shape QSR Evolution

QSR Evolution was built around a simple idea: creating an event that truly reflects what restaurant operators need right now. Every year, I speak with leaders across QSR and FSR to understand the challenges they’re facing, the opportunities they’re chasing, and the conversations they want to have with their peers.

That feedback shapes everything we do. From labor and technology to menu innovation and guest engagement, QSR Evolution is designed to deliver practical strategies, fresh ideas, and honest conversations that help restaurant brands move forward.

Most importantly, this event is about connection. My goal is for every attendee to leave not only with actionable insights, but with new relationships and a stronger sense of where the industry is headed next.

Danny Klein, VP, Editorial, QSR & FSR

What Awaits You

In honor of the welcome keynote we all just took in, let’s turn the clock back and welcome “Newstalgia” from the decade that brought us neon, boom boxes, MTV, big hair, and the rise of pop culture. Wear your best acid-wash denim, oversized sweaters, shoulder pads, leather jackets, high-tops, tracksuits, or just come as you are for a night that’s totally unlike any other.
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Journey through an evening of industry-wide connection and discovery. Explore trends and perspectives from around the industry. Grab swag. Meet the innovators, leaders, and visionaries reshaping what's possible in restaurants close to home and far beyond. This is where ideas spark, communities form, and lasting relationships are made. Everyone is welcome!
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Pre-Registration Required. WiRL's signature networking reception is back for the fourth year in a row! We’re bringing the community together for real conversations, connections that stick, and a night that leaves everyone's cup full. Come as you are. Be ready to clink a glass, laugh with a new (or old) friend, share your story, and build a stronger community together.
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