| CaliBurger has signed a franchise agreement with a group of financial investors to open the first CaliBurger restaurant in Hong Kong. "Hong Kong is the financial center of Asia and is home to one of the most diverse populations in the world," said … | |
| Burger 21 announced its plans to expand westward with Dallas targeted for future franchise development. The Tampa, Fla.-based concept plans to develop approximately 20 or more restaurants in that market. To date, Burger 21 has six restaurants open … | |
| MOOYAH honored its outstanding employees and franchisees at the company's 2012 convention Nov. 13-15 in Frisco, Texas. The awards recognize the success of employees and franchisees in the MOOYAH system, all of whom have helped spur a year of … | |
| BUBBA burger has announced a sponsorship agreement with the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. From having signage present at all events to having BUBBA burger served from multiple locations, the brand will have a major presence at the course … | |
| Mustafa Yusuf, founder and owner of Toronto-based fast casual concept Big Smoke Burger, has announced that, since joining forces with franchise development company Fransmart, the chain has signed multiunit deals with five franchise groups. The … | |
| Famous Dave's recently signed deals to open a total of 16 new units. They will be located in San Diego/Los Angeles/Ventura counties, Calif., Sacramento, Riverside and Montebello, Calif., and one unit each in Lansing, Mich., Independence, Mo., and … | |
| The Habit Burger Grill is opening its second Walnut Creek, Calif., location on Oct. 31 at 1504 Geary Rd. off of Main Street. To mark the occasion, Habit Burger will host three pre-events with charity tie-ins. On Oct. 28, the restaurant be open from … | |
| Burger 21, a new fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., is targeting Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, N.C. to grow its franchise. The company is hosting a live webinar on Nov. 1 to discuss its expansion strategy … | |
 | When Carlos Guerra opened the first Giraffas restaurant in Brazil in 1981, the concept's main menu focus was sandwiches and burgers. Thirty years later, the menu has evolved to Brazilian comfort food such as barbecue, beans, steak and chicken … |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing with its Wisconsin growth plan through its partnership with franchisee Bill Zimmerman. There are currently three open locations in the state and Zimmerman's new deal with the company will increase that number to … | |
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BEEF: Cook it slow. Serve it fast. Big ideas for building value.
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BEEF: Light Ideas
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BEEF: Strategies for Value
Value is all about perception. It's about exceeding customers' expectations at a price they feel is "worth it." Beef can help. A few ounces of grilled steak, juicy prime rib, braised short ribs or …Type: GuideSponsored by: The Beef Checkoff
