Burger/Steak/BBQ News & Media
Smashburger to open first two Utah locations
July 8, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY — Smashburger is set to open its two Utah locations this August, the company has announced. At Smashburger, diners choose either a one-third…
read nowSmashburger names new regional ad agency
July 5, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY — Smashburger has announced it has named Intrepid, a hybrid communications firm specializing in public involvement and media relations, as its…
read nowTropical Smoothie launches BBQ trio sandwiches, lemonade smoothies
July 1, 2009
DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café is offering for a limited time its BBQ Trio Sandwiches and Lemonade Smoothies. The items are available at all 28…
read nowFive Guys looks to raise $15M
July 1, 2009
Nashville Business Journal: Five Guys is looking to raise $15 million in private equity and has already raised $10 million of that total, according to a filing…
read nowSonny's Bar-B-Q announces new agency of record
June 29, 2009
MAITLAND, Fla. — Sonny's Franchise Co., parent company of Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, has announced that Engauge will become its new agency of record as of July…
read nowBurgerville intros July menu items
June 29, 2009
VANCOUVER, Wash. — July gourmet offerings at Burgerville will focus on a popular seasonal menu offering: Walla Walla Sweet Onions. Burgerville will begin…
read nowFuddruckers opens location near Reno, Nev.
June 28, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas — Fuddruckers will open its 230th location with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony June 29, in Sparks, Nev., at The Legends at Sparks Marina, a…
read nowElevation Burger signs second Texas franchise deal
June 25, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Dallas entrepreneurs David & Fiona Barleggs, the company has announced. …
read nowBeach Pit BBQ marks Calif., U.S. expansion
June 18, 2009
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Beach Pit BBQ has announced expansion plans that will bring new restaurants to the state of California and to new cities across the United…
read nowSmashburger expands to Northglenn, Colo.
June 16, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it is opening its doors in Northglenn, Colo., on June 27, marking the state's 11th location and the 17th for the brand…
read nowThe Counter to give dads free burgers
June 16, 2009
CULVER CITY, Calif. — The Counter will be giving away a free 1/3-pound burger to all dads all day on Father's Day, June 21, the company has announced. The…
read nowPollo Tropical, Taco Cabana investors sell common stock
June 15, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…
read nowSmashburger to open in Grand Junction, San Antonio
June 14, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has two Founders Club franchisees opening the company's first franchise stores in the coming weeks. The first franchise…
read nowNPD: QSR only strength in global foodservice for 2008
June 7, 2009
CHICAGO — Among the effects of the worldwide economic downturn was fewer visits to foodservice outlets across the globe, according to market research company…
read nowShane's Rib Shack launches Red, White and BBQ promotion
June 1, 2009
ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack is gearing up for the summer season with its new promotion, Red, White and BBQ, the company has announced. Running June …
read nowObama stops at Five Guys for jalapeno cheeseburger
May 31, 2009
The Associated Press: President Barack Obama made a surprise lunchtime stop at a Washington, D.C., Five Guys on May 29. The president ordered a cheeseburger…
read nowEVOS to open Miami locations
May 27, 2009
MIAMI — EVOS has announced it has signed a multiunit agreement with Foodies Miami to bring three stores to South Florida by early 2011, with the first set to…
read nowConsumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand
May 27, 2009
Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…
read nowSmashburger signs Midwest franchise deal
May 26, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its 10th franchisee, Reload LLC, bringing the total number of Smashburger franchise locations to 187. The…
read nowMcDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes
May 26, 2009
The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…
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