Freddy's COO: 'You can go your own way'

Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, reveals that although the chain has never strayed from the "Freddy's Way," it has…

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Shop expands franchise opportunities

April 23, 2021

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar in Cary, North Carolina, is launching a national search for franchisees.

Brunch comes in a burger at The Habit Burger Grill

April 22, 2021

Who says brunch has to wait for the weekend? Thanks to the Habit Burger Grill's latest addition to its menu, The Brunch Charburger, customers can brunch any…

Chipotle ups steak, barbacoa prices in margin quest

April 12, 2021

In a quest to get closer to its margin goals Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has increased prices on its steak and barbacoa items by about 4%, according to data…

IniBurger’s Nashville Hot Chicken puts cool spin on traditional favorite

March 26, 2021

Pleasanton, California-based iniBurger is introducing a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich to its 100%-halal menu at its Fremont and Pleasanton locations…

Veggie Grill founders launch plant-based burger joint

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Stand-Up Burgers serves up plant-based burgers while doing good in the community.

BurgerFi's debuts SWAG in what may soon be the spicy burger war

March 9, 2021

After launching its Spicy Fi'ed Chicken Sandwich during the spicy chicken sandwich wars, BurgerFi is upping the ante and ready to do battle in another sandwich…

Whataburger takes its fare on the road with first food truck

August 7, 2020

Texas fast casual brand Whataburger is celebrating its seventh decade in business by launching its first-ever food truck.

Walmart partners with Impossible Foods to offer customers meatless burger

July 31, 2020

Walmart is selling the Impossible Burger, made by Impossible Foods, in more than 2,000 stores as well as online and through its mobile app.

Elevation Burger debuts vegan milkshake

July 16, 2020

All U.S.-based Elevation Burger locations are now offering a vegan milkshake made of vanilla oat milk ice cream and unsweetened almond milk.

Meatless Farm Survey Says Over a Quarter of Americans Will Opt for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives When Restaurants Reopen

With Americans champing at the bit to get back to daily routines and neighborhood restaurants, this survey's findings are a telling sign of what restaurant…

Smokey Bones Chicago offers on-demand delivery via Postmates

July 15, 2020

Chicago barbeque lovers can now order Smokey Bones' famous slow smoked ribs, pulled pork, wings and other popular menu items for pickup or contactless delivery…

Fat Brands looks to raise $9M in Series B offering

July 14, 2020

Fat Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Elevation Burger, Ponderosa and other brands, announced the pricing of 360,000 shares of Series B cumulative…

Dickey's Barbecue franchise growth stays on robust path

July 13, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue Pit will have a busy third quarter given six store openings and expanding franchise agreements across the U.S.

Despite declining sales, Shake Shack resuming growth plans

July 7, 2020

Declining sales caused by COVID-19 and protests forcing some units to temporarily close, are no longer keeping Shake Shack Inc. from developing new locations…

Muscle Maker Grill pilots new concept, expanded menu

June 25, 2020

Muscle Maker Grill Inc. is piloting a new concept name and expanded burger menu at a Muscle Maker Grill location in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Fat Brands reports wider Q1 loss amid COVID-19

June 1, 2020

Fat Brands Inc., the owner of eight fast casual restaurant brands, including Fatburger and Elevation Burger, reported a wider loss in the first quarter as the…

Saladworks expanding via mobile ecosystems with Reef tech help

May 20, 2020

The create-you-own salad concept Saladworks is partnering with Reef Technology to create mobile ecosystems and now has its footprint in 17 Reef hubs throughout…

Fresh Stack Burger Co launches in Chicago

May 15, 2020

The Fresh Stack Burger Co concept, a collaboration from Sean Thomas and Chef Fabio Viviani, is up and running in its first location, in suburban Chicago, and…

Improving Margins with Advanced Reporting

Data is a difference-maker if, of course, it’s used effectively.