NPD: Sandwiches, burgers prove recession resilient

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May 18, 2010

Sandwiches and burgers still prove to bring in revenues for both quick-service and full service restaurants. According to The NPD Group, a leading market…

Dickey's BBQ Pit launches new prototype

May 17, 2010

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc. has re-designed its store prototype, slashing start-up costs for new stores, in some cases by hundreds of thousands of…

Dickey's BBQ Pit launches new prototype

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May 17, 2010

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc. has re-designed its store prototype, slashing start-up costs for new stores, in some cases by hundreds of thousands of…

Smashburger swings into Nashville

May 13, 2010

Smashburger has signed an agreement with Winding River Restaurants LLC to operate 13 restaurants in the Nashville metro area.   The deal with Winding River…

Smashburger swings into Nashville

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May 13, 2010

Smashburger has signed an agreement with Winding River Restaurants LLC to operate 13 restaurants in the Nashville metro area.   The deal with Winding River…

Atlanta chef and restaurateur open YEAH! BURGER

May 12, 2010

On June 3, nationally-acclaimed chef Shaun Doty and entrepreneur Erik Maier will open YEAH! BURGER in Atlanta.   The restaurant will feature customizable…

Atlanta chef and restaurateur open YEAH! BURGER

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May 12, 2010

On June 3, nationally-acclaimed chef Shaun Doty and entrepreneur Erik Maier will open YEAH! BURGER in Atlanta.   The restaurant will feature customizable…

Shane's brings back free rib giveaway

May 5, 2010

For the third year in a row, Shane's Rib Shack will celebrate May, the official month of BBQ, by giving away a free half-rack of slow cooked ribs, a large…

Shane's brings back free rib giveaway

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May 5, 2010

For the third year in a row, Shane's Rib Shack will celebrate May, the official month of BBQ, by giving away a free half-rack of slow cooked ribs, a large…

Fuddruckers introduces ostrich, wild boar burger lineup

May 4, 2010

On the heels of its sale to Tavistock Group, Fuddruckers has announced the introduction of its new Fudds Exotics burgers.   Fudds Exotics are Fuddruckers…

Fuddruckers introduces ostrich, wild boar burger lineup

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May 4, 2010

On the heels of its sale to Tavistock Group, Fuddruckers has announced the introduction of its new Fudds Exotics burgers.   Fudds Exotics are Fuddruckers…

Smashburger to enter Southern Mich.

April 26, 2010

Smashburger has signed an agreement with Smash Venture LLC to operate six restaurants in the Kalamazoo, Mich., metro area.   The deal with Smash Venture brings…

Back Yard Burgers to celebrate Nat'l Burger Month

April 26, 2010

Back Yard Burgers will kick off National Burger Month by giving away free one-third pound Back Yard burgers on May 1 to the first 100 guests at participating…

Smashburger to enter Southern Mich.

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April 26, 2010

Smashburger has signed an agreement with Smash Venture LLC to operate six restaurants in the Kalamazoo, Mich., metro area.   The deal with Smash Venture brings…

Back Yard Burgers to celebrate Nat'l Burger Month

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April 26, 2010

Back Yard Burgers will kick off National Burger Month by giving away free one-third pound Back Yard burgers on May 1 to the first 100 guests at participating…

Tavistock to purchase Fuddruckers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fuddruckers parent to sell company-owned locations in $40 million deal.

Tavistock to purchase Fuddruckers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fuddruckers parent to sell company-owned locations in $40 million deal.

Elevation Burger signs first California franchise deal

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…

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…