Dickey's launching potato chip line to benefit veterans

July 2, 2014

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. announced today it is introducing a new line of proprietary potato chips. A portion of the proceeds from the chips will go…

Luby's, Fuddruckers open dual concept location in Dallas

June 26, 2014

Side-by-side Fuddruckers and Luby's restaurants opened today in Dallas, the company's third new side-by-side build project and the first in the Dallas area.

Burger 21 plans to open first restaurant in Texas

June 25, 2014

Burger 21 announced today it has signed a franchise agreement to develop its first restaurant in the Texas. The restaurant will be located in the Arboretum…

Burger 21 plants flag in Texas

June 12, 2014

Florida-based Burger 21 has signed a franchise agreement to develop its first restaurant in Texas, with the first opening scheduled for Austin. According to a…

Dickey’s Barbecue marks debut in Louisville, Ky.

June 9, 2014

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is set to make its debut in Louisville, Ky., June 12, under the leadership of David Robinson. According to a news release, Robinson is a…

Meatheads recruits Chicago Bears kicker for fundraiser

June 9, 2014

Meatheads is now offering a special burger, “The Goulden Burger,” created in honor of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould and his public charity, The Goulden…

5 Reasons to Franchise a Better Burger Concept

Opportunities to capitalize on continued dining fascination and society's fast pace make burger businesses appealing.

Cravings, customization driving higher burger consumption

July 26, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, consumers are eating burgers more often than ever before.

Burger 21 president on why it's 'not always better' to be 1st

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Despite the well-established competition in the 'better burger' space, Mark Johnston is confident he has a winning brand.

5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual [infographic]

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

This infographic shows how beef menu items can help increase traffic and check spend at fast casual restaurants.

Fatburger retail line hits Walmart shelves

May 28, 2013

Fatburger will be launching its line of signature frozen beef patties in more than 3,100 Walmart stores this June.

Smashburger adds more airport locations

April 25, 2013

Smashburger is adding three new franchise partnerships for airport locations in Dallas, Philadelphia and San Jose, Costa Rica, accelerating the company's…

CaliBurger headed to Hong Kong

April 25, 2013

CaliBurger has signed a franchise agreement with a group of financial investors to open the first CaliBurger restaurant in Hong Kong.

Burger 21 plans westward expansion

April 24, 2013

Burger 21 announced its plans to expand westward with Dallas targeted for future franchise development. The Tampa, Fla.-based concept plans to develop…

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes celebrates franchisees

December 6, 2012

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…

BUBBA burger signs sponsorship deal at motorsport track

November 19, 2012

BUBBA burger has announced a sponsorship agreement with the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

Big Smoke Burger signs five multiunit franchise deals

November 7, 2012

Mustafa Yusuf, founder and owner of Toronto-based fast casual concept Big Smoke Burger, has announced that, since joining forces with franchise development…

Famous Dave's to add 21 more units

November 5, 2012

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…

Habit Burger hosts charity fundraisers to mark opening

October 25, 2012

The Habit Burger Grill is opening its second Walnut Creek, Calif., location on Oct. 31 at 1504 Geary Rd. off of Main Street.

Burger 21 eyes N.C. for expansion

October 11, 2012

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…