Elevation Burger signs first California franchise deal

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April 20, 2010

Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchise deal with entrepreneur family Gene and Mary Hendifar, and brothers Paul and Jason Hendifar, to open three Los…

Five Guys founder discusses company's focus on freshness

April 11, 2010

Jerry Murrell founded Five Guys Burgers & Fries (named after his five sons) in 1986. Although he studied economics at Michigan State, it was his career…

Five Guys founder discusses company's focus on freshness

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April 11, 2010

Jerry Murrell founded Five Guys Burgers & Fries (named after his five sons) in 1986. Although he studied economics at Michigan State, it was his career…

Energy Kitchen launches Tax Day free lunch promo

April 8, 2010

Energy Kitchen will celebrate Tax Day, April 15, by offering free lunch to New Yorkers.   Customers who purchase any beverage will receive a free meal at all…

Energy Kitchen launches Tax Day free lunch promo

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April 8, 2010

Energy Kitchen will celebrate Tax Day, April 15, by offering free lunch to New Yorkers.   Customers who purchase any beverage will receive a free meal at all…

Smashburger to open first Kentucky location

April 6, 2010

Smashburger will open its first of six Kentucky locations in April 16 near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington.

Slideshow: Smashburger San Antonio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An inside look at one of the leading fast casual burger boom brands. 

Smashburger to open first Kentucky location

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April 6, 2010

Smashburger will open its first of six Kentucky locations in April 16 near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington.

Slideshow: Smashburger San Antonio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An inside look at one of the leading fast casual burger boom brands. 

SB Las Vegas opens first Southern Utah location

March 30, 2010

Smashburger franchise group SB Las Vegas has opened its first location in Southern Unit, one of 20 planned throughout Southern Nevada and Southern Utah. The…

SB Las Vegas opens first Southern Utah location

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March 30, 2010

Smashburger franchise group SB Las Vegas has opened its first location in Southern Unit, one of 20 planned throughout Southern Nevada and Southern Utah. The…

Back Yard Burgers teams with award-winning agency

March 28, 2010

Back Yard Burgers, which has 129 stores in 20 states, has named Bohan Advertising Marketing its agency of record. Bohan will provide a full range of…

Back Yard Burgers teams with award-winning agency

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March 28, 2010

Back Yard Burgers, which has 129 stores in 20 states, has named Bohan Advertising Marketing its agency of record. Bohan will provide a full range of…

Smashburger names chairman to CEO post

March 8, 2010

Smashburger has selected David Prokupek, its chairman, to also serve as the company's chief executive officer. The company also has expanded its board to…

Smashburger names chairman to CEO post

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March 8, 2010

Smashburger has selected David Prokupek, its chairman, to also serve as the company's chief executive officer. The company also has expanded its board to…

Smashburger invades Las Vegas

February 23, 2010

Smashburger will soon introduce its fast casual approach to building a better burger to Las Vegas. The franchisee's first Sin City location will open on March…

Smashburger invades Las Vegas

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February 23, 2010

Smashburger will soon introduce its fast casual approach to building a better burger to Las Vegas. The franchisee's first Sin City location will open on March…

2009 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers

As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual…

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Fuddruckers launches "Lettuce Rock Your Buns Off" sweepstakes

February 21, 2010

Fuddruckers is sponsoring the 2010 SXSW Auditorium Shores Stage, part of an Austin, Texas, legendary music and entertainment festival, and will serve its Fudds…

Fuddruckers launches "Lettuce Rock Your Buns Off" sweepstakes

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February 21, 2010

Fuddruckers is sponsoring the 2010 SXSW Auditorium Shores Stage, part of an Austin, Texas, legendary music and entertainment festival, and will serve its Fudds…