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…

Smashburger appoints Ryan McMonagle as CFO

September 22, 2008

DENVER — Fast casual burger concept Smashburger has appointed Ryan McMonagle as chief financial officer, the company announced. McMonagle was formerly vice…

Elevation Burger lands in new markets

September 18, 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger locations are slated to open in three new markets, the company has announced.   Franchisee Danny Bone plans to open…

Elevation Burger blows into Baltimore

September 17, 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has closed a deal with Alex Smith to bring three units to Baltimore, the company has announced.   Smith plans to open his…

Fatburger names The Designory as agency of record

September 7, 2008

PORTLAND, Ore. — Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger unit has named Long Beach, Calif.-based The Designory as its advertising agency of record.  An…

Burgerville dubbed Portland's best burger

September 4, 2008

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has announced it has been selected "Best Burger" in Portland, Ore., by AOL City's Best users. Each year, the AOL City's Best…

Fatburger ranked best burger

September 2, 2008

PORTLAND, Ore. — Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger restaurant chain has won the 2008 "Best Burger From A Restaurant" title from a competition held at…

R&I names top Consumers' Choice chains

August 19, 2008

CHICAGO — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 28th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study. The award winners are selected by a…