Is Habit Burger becoming a QSR chain?

The parent company of better burger brand, Habit Burger Grill, is increasingly adding more drive-thru restaurants as the quick-service format has proven to add another level of convenience for customers.

Leaders of The Habit Restaurants Inc., which experienced is sixth consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth, said the fast-casual chain is also equipping new restaurants with kiosks, increasing digital ordering channels and adding a new delivery partner.

“We continued to make progress on our mission to be a total access brand to our customers in this ever-changing consumer environment,” CEO Russ Bendel told investors during the company’s third quarter earnings call.

For the quarter ended Sept. 24, the Irvine, Calif.-based company opened four restaurants with drive-thrus, bringing its overall total to 51....