Five Guys responds to Inside Edition rodent expose

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Rodents caught on video outside two Washington, D.C., eateries cause closures.

Elevation Burger heads to Big Apple

May 14, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has announced that it has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Fabian Rosario and John Harris to open a location in Lower…

Elevation Burger opens in Arlington, Va., and Baltimore

May 13, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has announced the opening of two new franchised restaurants. Neeraj and Lisa Vohra have opened an Elevation Burger in…

Smashburger signs Texas franchise deal

May 11, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced its ninth franchisee deal, with SB Sizzle Inc., to open 10 Smashburger locations throughout East Texas.   The SB Sizzle…

Mooyah Burgers & Fries intros new store concept

May 10, 2009

DALLAS — With the recent opening of their new location in Watauga, Texas, Mooyah Burgers & Fries is entering a new phase of business. Mooyah is introducing…

Smashburger inks Iowa franchise deal

May 4, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced that it has secured its eighth franchisee, Smashguys LLC, which will develop 16 locations throughout Iowa. The latest…

Burgerville adds beer and wine pairings to menu

May 4, 2009

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has launched the pairing of local beers and wines to its new, gourmet seasonal menu offerings at its Salmon Creek restaurant in…

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…