Elevation Burger furthers Philadelphia expansion

May 3, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has announced the addition of a multiunit franchising deal with Chris Phillips to bring three Philadelphia-area locations. …

Better burgers beef up sales

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The fast casual burger segment opens wide as new concepts enter the field and existing ones look toward growth.  

Fast casual execs adopt QSR approach

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How lessons learned from the quick-service segment have shaped fast casual operations.

Elevation Burger to enter South Fla.

March 30, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with South Florida entrepreneurs Jeffrey Feinstein and Sam Ginsberg, the company has…

EVOS recognized as 'greenest' U.S. burger chain

March 30, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. — EVOS has been recognized by Greenopia for its efforts to be as "green" as possible and to keep its environmental impacts to a minimum. Greenopia…

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Fast casuals top Greenopia's eco-ratings for restaurants

March 16, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Greenopia has announced that it has released the Green Industry's most comprehensive ratings for restaurants. Available on the…

Mooyah Burgers & Fries names Alan Hixon as president

March 9, 2009

PLANO, Texas — MOOYAH Burgers & Fries has announced the appointment of restaurant industry veteran Alan Hixon to the position of president.   Prior to his…

Chicken Express opens new CE Restaurant

March 8, 2009

BELMONT, Mass. — The formerly known Chicken Express has recently launched a new and improved restaurant, CE Restaurant, in Belmont Mass., just outside of…

Smashburger opens in Southern Colorado

March 4, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced the March 13 opening of its first store in Colorado Springs. The store will be located in the heart of the Stetson Hills…

Fast casual menus focus on the familiar

Consumers are seeking out flavors that are tried and true, but there is still room for innovation.

Elevation Burger expands to Washington, D.C. region

February 25, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger franchisees Neeraj and Lisa Vohra are completing construction for the first of their five locations in the Northern Virginia…

McDonald's beats Starbucks in consumer preference survey

February 12, 2009

Pew Research Center: A recent Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey asked Americans the following question: "Just for fun: Would you…

Shane's Rib Shack, Planet Smoothie open in the Middle East

One of each concept opens in Saudi Arabian mall.

Bar-B-Cutie sponsors education program

January 14, 2009

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie is sponsoring a new monthly program called "Cutie Cares About Education." As part of the program, participating students are…

Smashburger inks 45-unit franchise development deal

January 13, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its third franchisee and "Founders Club" member, SB Alamo Development LLC. The latest franchise agreement…

Starbucks, McDonald's targets of boycotts

January 12, 2009

BNET: Worldwide protests of recent Israeli actions against the Gaza Strip include boycotts, often targeting U.S. food corporations that are perceived to be…

Smashburger opens first of 30 Houston locations

December 23, 2008

HOUSTON — Denver, Colo.-based Smashburger has announced it has opened its first location in Texas, the first of 30 planned for the Houston area. The…

Five Guys opens in New Albany, Ind.

December 23, 2008

Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.): Five Guys Burgers and Fries has opened its newest store in New Albany, Ind., but there won't be any grand opening…