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2026 Editorial Calendar
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January 2026 Issue
Ad Close: November 17, 2025
Materials Due: December 1, 2025
BREAKOUT BRAND OF THE YEAR
Our annual report returns—Meet the brand that’s evolving and setting itself up for success for years to come.
F&B
- The “Better For You” Movement: restaurants using seed oil alternatives, beef tallow, etc. and a tie in to healthy NYE resolutions
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- Top Trends to Watch in 2026
February 2026 Issue
Ad Close: December 16, 2025
Materials Due: December 30, 2025
WOMEN IN RESTAURANT LEADERSHIP
We’ll feature female leaders and WiRL board members from across the industry who are collectively pushing the needle forward, shattering glass ceilings, and implementing systems to address gender disparities.
* Signet Ad Study
F&B
- Sharable Plates
DIGITAL EXCUSIVE
- Practical Ways to Use AI in Restaurants
March 2026 Issue
Ad Close: January 13, 2026
Materials Due: January 27, 2025
(INDUSTRY-WIDE ISSUE)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
F&B
- NextGen Pizza
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- The State of Eatertainment | TOTM – Pizza
TECH
- AI
April 2026 Issue
Ad Close: February 10, 2026
Materials Due: February 24, 2026
RISING STARS
FSR’s 40 under 40 Rising Stars report returns with an all-new class of chefs, restaurateurs, franchises, F&B directors, corporate leaders, and more.
F&B
- Seafood
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- Best Practices with the NextGen Casual Council
TECH
- Loyalty & Payment Trends
May 2026 Issue
Ad Close: March 17, 2026
Materials Due: March 31, 2026
NRA SHOW ISSUE
An inside look at the industry’s marquee event and the must-see panels, speakers, and products to check out.
F&B
- The Breakfast Breakdown
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- Mental Health Awareness Month Check-In
TECH
- NexGen Tech
June 2026 Issue
Ad Close: April 14, 2026
Materials Due: April 28, 2026
THE CULTURE ISSUE
It’s more than a buzzword. Culture is arguably the single most important pillar of any business, which is especially true for the hospitality and foodservice industries. Restaurant operators are finding creative ways to attract, retain, and engage team members.
F&B
- All Things BBQ, from regional U.S. to global Korean
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- The Labor Guide for Restaurants
TECH
- Labor technology
July 2026 Issue
Ad Close: May 12, 2026
Materials Due: May 26, 2026
TOP 50 INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS
Unencumbered by corporate chains, these full-service indies embody the true essence of culinary artistry, innovation, and personalized hospitality—from intimate family-owned gems to chef-driven culinary destinations across the U.S.
F&B
- Latin American Flavors
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- The Best in Restaurant Design
TECH
- Catering
August 2026 Issue
Ad Close: June 9, 2026
Materials Due: June 23, 2026
THE POWER OF SCALE: RESTAURANT GROUPS TO WATCH
Multi-concept groups combine the ingenuity of independents with the structure and operational benefits of chains.
F&B
- The Modern Gastropub
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- Back-of-House Tech Innovations
September 2026 Issue
Ad Close: July 1, 2026
Materials Due: July 21, 2026
THE NEXTGEN 25
Within the emerging category of NextGen Casual, home to the growth chains in full service, these 25 restaurants are at the top of their game.
* Signet Ad Study
F&B
- Asian Flavors
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- Social Media and Influencer Marketing
TECH
- Delivery
October 2026 Issue
Ad Close: August 5, 2026
Materials Due: August 20, 2026
TOP CHEFS
Former “Cheftestants” share lessons from their time on the Bravo reality show and where they are now.
F&B
- The Late-Night Snack Value Add
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Rising Through the Restaurant-Level Ranks
TECH
Data Driven Insights
November 2026 Issue
Ad Close: September 15, 2026
Materials Due: September 29, ,2026
HOTEL RESTAURANTS
The hottest hotels all have something in common: incredible F&B offerings that attract travelers as well as locals, which help shape and elevate the overall hospitality experience. Insights from top restaurant leaders in the hotel/lodging space
- Dynamic Desserts / Perfect Pastries
- Influential Marketing Leaders
- Marketing
December 2026 Issue
Ad Close: October 13, 2026
Materials Due: October 27, 2026
THE FSR 30
Our second annual report ranks the largest full-service brands in the sector, featuring the top powerhouse chains that have stood the test of time, with Datassential.
F&B
- NextGen Comfort Eats
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
- Franchising in Full-Service
TECH
- Front-of-House Tech
Sponsored Editorial Reports
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FSR expands our segment marketing solutions to include more Featured Sections that align with events and magazine features. The options include both print and digital distribution with lead generation.
Be Part of the Story
Restaurant Franchising is a Featured Section in the February and September issues of FSR 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 digital edition of FSR and print and digital
editions of QSR
• Published on FSRmagazine.com
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• Strong lead generation
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Restaurant Equipment & Technology
Published twice annually, new editions of Restaurant Equipment & Technology are distributed in the January & July issues of FSR. 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 digital edition of FSR and print and digital editions of QSR
• Published on FSRmagazine.com
• Promoted in FS Insider and ResTech eletters
• Strong lead generation
• Rate: $7,900 NET
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MEDIA
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