Burgerville pilots nutritional-information program

September 3, 2009

As menu-labeling legislation continues to be pushed nationwide, Burgerville is testing a system that will put personalized nutritional information on each…

The Operational and Health Benefits of Beans

Beans offer restaurant operators flexibility and a lower cost, as well as providing customers with healthier options. The stable shelf life and long holding…

Beef recall questioned

August 27, 2009

According to an article in Capital Press, the federal Food Safety and Inspection Service insists that it is staying on top of potential contamination at meat…

QSRs shift focus to premium burgers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

With big-name brands such as McDonald's offering Angus beef burgers, segment competition sizzles.

Smashburger inks Las Vegas, Southwest Utah franchise deal

August 25, 2009

Smashburger has signed an agreement with SB Las Vegas LLC to operate 20 restaurants in the Las Vegas metro area, as well as in St. George and Cedar City, Utah.

Fatburger releases statement on recalled meat

August 17, 2009

Earlier this month, Commerce, Calif-based Sterling Pacific Meat Co. recalled more than 3,500 pounds of ground beef products that might be contaminated with E.

Burgerville apologizes to bicyclist over drive-thru ban

August 16, 2009

Burgerville has announced that it will open its drive-thrus to customers on bicycles, according to a story in the Oregonian newspaper. The move came days after…

Friendly's opens fast casual concept

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Friendly's Express will offer core menu items, shorter wait times and smaller check averages.

Which Wich founder opens burger joint

August 2, 2009

Jeff Sinelli, the founder and owner of Dallas-based Which Wich, has opened a new restaurant concept in May focused on Mexican-style burgers.    The…

Retail Brand Group gets into burger biz

RBG launches The Original Burger Company set to debut on three college campuses this fall.

Smashburger blows into Windy City

July 29, 2009

Smashburger has announced yet another franchise deal, this time with Chicago caterer Food for Thought Enterprises through their development arm, Smash Illinois…

First Black-eyed Pea Express opens

July 28, 2009

The first Black-eyed Pea Express restaurant has opened in Austin featuring a streamlined menu of home-style items that are prepared in just 3-5 minutes. …

Shane's Rib Shack to provide ownership opportunities

July 26, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack is extending beyond the traditional franchise model to help those looking to become a Shane's owner/operator.   Shane's is offering to…

Five Guys plans 10 Louisville, Ky., locations

July 23, 2009

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is moving forward with its Midwest expansion push. The company recently opened locations in southern Indiana and also announced it…

Second Dallas Cowboy joins Smashburger franchise

July 22, 2009

Marc Colombo, Dallas Cowboys starting right tackle, has signed an agreement with his teammate Leonard Davis to invest and participate in five of Davis' 3…

Burgerville dispatches mobile food truck

July 22, 2009

Burgerville is getting set to launch a mobile food truck in the Portland, Ore., area, according to an article in The Oregonian.   The truck will be introduced…

Smashburger to open first Tulsa location

July 16, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it will open its first location in Tulsa, Okla., on July 29 in the Tulsa Hills Shopping Center. A second store is scheduled…

Dallas Cowboys' Leonard Davis leads 30-unit Smashburger deal

July 15, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has signed a 30-unit deal with BIGG Capital Holdings LLC, a business development group based out of Dallas, and led by…

Smashburger set to open first Idaho location

July 14, 2009

BOISE, Idaho — Smashburger has announced it will open its first Idaho location this August in Meridian. It's the first of five planned restaurants in the…

Food chains, packaging firms initiate recycling campaign in NYC

July 8, 2009

NEW YORK — Global Green's Coalition for Resource Recovery gathered 80 participants for a "value chain caucus" aimed at diverting prepared food packaging from…