Burger/Steak/BBQ News & Media
Fast Casual segment heads into Q1 with new store openings
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Fast casual chains such as Baja Fresh, Fuddruckers and MOOYAH are among several concepts starting the New Year with new openings across the United States. The…
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Charley's Grilled Subs promotes Bob Wright to president
January 11, 2012
Charley’s Grilled Subs has promoted Bob Wright to president and chief operating officer to help guide the brand into the future.
read nowFive Guys takes online ordering to international markets
January 10, 2012
OLO has announced the expansion of its mobile and online ordering service for restaurants outside the U.S. on behalf of Five Guys Burgers & Fries. The new…
read nowSmashburger set to sizzle in Latin America
January 4, 2012
Smashburger has announced that it has partnered with international restaurateur Richard Eisenberg and his company, QSR International, in a growth initiative to…
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2012: The five fast casual executives to watch
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
For restaurant operators throughout the industry, 2011 had its fair share of highs and lows. While the industry rebounded slightly from the challenges present…
read nowWing Zone opens at Ft. Hood
December 26, 2011
Chicken wing chain Wing Zone has opened its second military base location at Ft. Hood in Texas, marking the second of 15 locations to open on military bases…
read nowVooDoo BBQ plans expansion effort
December 18, 2011
The VooDoo BBQ & Grill franchise plans to expand from its current 12 restaurants in south Louisiana to 41 more in five states over the next decade…
read nowFamous Dave's opens fast casual restaurant
December 12, 2011
Famous Dave's of America has joined the expanding list of casual dining restaurant chains opening fast casual offshoots.
read nowWingstop celebrates 500-store milestone
December 11, 2011
In celebration of 500 restaurants, and as a thank you to fans across the country, Wingstop is offering a $5 special on its 5-wing combo – available Dec. 1…
read nowMooyah spreads throughout Texas
December 8, 2011
MOOYAH franchisee Johnny Collins has opened his second location in the Lone Star State, bringing the burgers, fries and shakes concept to Mansfield. It is the…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings, HubWorks launches test pilot of iPad-based ordering system
December 8, 2011
HubWorks Interactive LLC, the developer of iPad and mobile ordering systems for the hospitality industry, has announced its recently implemented test…
read nowFatburger expands into Seoul
December 4, 2011
Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger restaurant chain has opened its first location in Seoul, Korea. The Gangnam-gu location, in the southeast part of the…
read nowEpic Burger expands in Windy City
December 1, 2011
Epic Burger is launching two more restaurants in Chicago this December, giving the company a total of six locations in the Windy City. The fifth will be…
read nowSmashburger ranked America's Most Promising Company
November 30, 2011
Smashburger has been ranked No. 1 on Forbes' inaugural America’s Most Promising Companies list. The list features 100 privately held up-and-comers with…
read nowSmashburger crosses into Canada
November 29, 2011
Smashburger has announced that it has signed its first two lease agreements in the Calgary market, marking the chain's first entry into Canada. The company…
read nowRed Robin opens fast casual offshoot
November 27, 2011
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has opened the doors of its fast casual restaurant, Burger Works, in Denver.
read nowMOOYAH to open first location in Alabama
November 17, 2011
This winter, the first MOOYAH location will move into Alabama's Jefferson and Shelby counties, with more restaurants on the way soon after.
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings to acquire 15 franchised restaurants
November 16, 2011
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced its intent to acquire 15 franchised units located in Ohio and South Carolina from a franchisee group.
read nowCali's Mozambique Steakhouse and Lounge launches fast casual concept
November 6, 2011
Upscale dining restaurant Mozambique Steakhouse and Lounge has announced that it will open a fast casual offshoot, Mozambique, in Newport Beach, Calif.The…
read nowBurger 21 gears up for Orlando, Fla., expansion
November 6, 2011
Burger 21, a new fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., has announced that Orlando, Fla., is the first priority growth…
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