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…

Smashburger opens first franchise location

December 21, 2008

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it will open its first location in Wichita, Kan., on Dec. 16, which represents the chain's first opening outside of its home…

Smashburger signs expansion deals

December 2, 2008

DENVER — Smashburger has signed a new franchisee and a joint venture deal, the company announced.    Areios LLC, a partnership between operators Ron Chaulk and…

Fatburger opens first Dubai location

December 1, 2008

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger unit has opened its first Middle East restaurant at The Dubai Mall, the company…

Smashburger hires real estate VP

November 19, 2008

DENVER — Burger concept Smashburger has appointed Max Sheets as vice president of real estate, the company announced.   Prior to joining Smashburger, Sheets…

Burgerville names new COO

November 9, 2008

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Fast casual chain Burgerville has appointed Janice Williams to the position of chief operations officer, the company announced. Williams…

Back Yard Burgers selects Radiant Systems POS

November 4, 2008

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced that Back Yard Burgers has selected the company's point-of-sale hardware and software solution for 250 corporate…

Smashburger hires former Leeann Chin president

October 30, 2008

DENVER — Smashburger has named Greg Creighton to its executive management team, the company announced. Creighton will be responsible for growing the company's…

Smashburger signs East Coast franchise deal

October 22, 2008

DENVER — Fast casual burger chain Smashburger has secured its first franchisee and "Founders Club" member, Jersey City, N.J.-based Mascott Corp. The company…

QSRs want slice of fast casual pie

Quick-serve restaurants move to upscale décor, menu to attract customers.

Culver's co-founder passes away

October 5, 2008

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Ruth Culver, co-founder of the Culver's Restaurants concept, died Oct. 2 at age 84.   Recognized as the heart of the franchise, Culver…

Buffalo Wild Wings completes restaurant acquisition

September 24, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the completion of the $23 million asset acquisition of nine Buffalo Wild Wings franchised restaurants in…

Smashburger expands into Ft. Collins, Colo.

September 24, 2008

DENVER, Colo. — Ft. Collins, Colo., will become home to the first Smashburger expansion outside of Denver. Smashburger, launched by private equity and concept…

Five Guys heads to Michigan

September 22, 2008

LIVONIA, Mich. — Fast casual burger restaurant Five Guys Burgers and Fries is expanding to Michigan, with three locations slated to open within the next few…