Burger/Steak/BBQ News & Media
Tom & Eddie's second location to open soon
November 23, 2010
Tom & Eddie's has announced that it will open its second Illinois location December 14, at the Shoppes at Geneva Commons, west of Chicago.
read nowElevation Burger opens in New York
November 23, 2010
Fabian Rosario and his business partner John Harris have entered into an agreement to open three Elevation Burger restaurants throughout New York City. Their…
read nowThe Counter opens new location
November 16, 2010
The Counter Custom Built Burgers will open its sixth Northern California location in San Mateo on Nov. 22.
read nowNew BBQ concept set to open in 2011
November 9, 2010
Rock On, LLC., a fast-casual barbecue restaurant concept and specialty foods company, has announced the planned opening of the first Rock On! American BBQ…
read nowMooyah expands into Central Texas
November 8, 2010
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes has announced its expansion from Dallas and Houston to the central part of Texas.
read nowSmashburger strikes again with 12-unit development deal
November 7, 2010
Smashburger has partnered with STL Smash LLC to introduce Smashburger's "burger magic" to St. Louis through the opening of 12 locations there.
read nowRaising Canes donates $15,000 to Share Our Strength
November 2, 2010
Raising Cane's founder and CEO Todd Graves will present a check for more than $15,000 to Share Our Strength, a national organization fighting childhood hunger.
read nowBarbecue category driven by niche and ethnic flavors, preparations
October 31, 2010
Barbecue concepts, like nearly all restaurants, have found growth elusive as of late. But Technomic’s newest study sheds light on those that are outperforming…
read nowFatburger to beef up North Texas
October 26, 2010
According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, California-based Fatburger is in "advanced discussions" with a potential franchisee to build 1…
read nowDickey's Barbecue turns 69
October 17, 2010
Dickey's Barbecue is celebrating 69 years of being in business with the offering of $1 pulled pork sandwiches October 19 at every location across the country.
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Frozen = Fresh?
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
I don’t consider myself a complainer of any sort. When you’re in the business, you should have sympathy for the operational challenges faced by all…
read nowMooyah selects Wireless Ronin for digital signage solution
October 13, 2010
Minneapolis-based Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. has been selected by Mooyah Burgers & Fries to provide the Frisco-based burger chain with an in-store…
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Slideshow: Fast Casual Executive Summit Food Tour
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicked off Oct. 10 with the second annual Fast Casual Food Tour.
read nowKrystal to develop fast casual concept
September 28, 2010
An article in the Atlanta Business Journal claims quick-service burger chain Krystal is developing a fast casual concept, the K Cafe.
read nowJohnny Rockets, Halsted Street Deli unveil co-branded fast casual restaurant
September 21, 2010
In a first-ever merger for both brands, Johnny Rockets and Halsted Street Deli have opened two combined restaurants in downtown Chicago. The restaurants are…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings joins 700 club
September 19, 2010
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced today's opening of its 700th restaurant in the United States, in Tempe, Ariz., part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. To…
read nowPanda Express adds Kobari Beef to the menu
September 16, 2010
Beginning Sept. 22, Panda Express fans will be able to order the new Kobari Beef item, featuring slices of marinated beef tossed with wok-seared mushrooms…
read nowMOOYAH moves into new territory
September 15, 2010
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes has signed six new multiunit development agreements that will represent a total of 221 new locations.
read nowMcDonald's out, Five Guys in as consumers' preferred burger
September 9, 2010
In a new survey by Consumer Reports, customers have ousted McDonald's as their preferred burger, choosing instead Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out and Five Guys.
read nowFast Casual Executive Summit kicks off with Chicago food tour
September 7, 2010
FastCasual.com, the executive producer of the Fast Casual Executive Summit has lined up several locations for its 2010 food tour as part of the Summit. The…
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