Burger/Steak/BBQ News & Media

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Elevation Burger to roll into Austin

August 17, 2008

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Georgetown, Va., resident Danny Bone, president of The BeneTex Group Inc., an…

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Culver's reaches $1 million in scholarships

July 28, 2008

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's restaurants has announced that nearly 200 of its student team members across the country received a bonus this year …

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Bar-B-Cutie to giveaway free BBQ for a year

July 22, 2008

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — As part of its three-month "Cutie Summer Pass" promotion, Bar-B-Cutie will give five winners, per participating location, free barbecue for…

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Dickey's continues national expansion

June 23, 2008

Dallas Business Journal: Dickey's Barbecue Inc. has plans to push forward with its national expansion efforts. Dickey's is expected to end 2008 with 11…

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Group expands Five Guys ownership

June 17, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. — TCH Restaurant Group Inc. will take its Five Guys Burgers and Fries franchise from its current count of five stores in Tampa, Fla., to a total of…

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Bar-B-Cutie rolls out summer promo

June 12, 2008

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie has announced the launch of its new three-month promotional campaign called "Cutie Summer Pass." The campaign launched June 2.

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Boston Market, RedPrairie partner

June 11, 2008

MILWAUKEE — RedPrairie Corp. has announced that Boston Market Corp. has selected RedPrairie's Site Operations and Performance Management solutions for food…

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Ed Casey joins The Counter as president, COO

June 5, 2008

CULVER CITY, Calif. — The Counter has announced the addition of Ed Casey to its corporate team as president and chief operating officer. Prior to joining…

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Buffalo Wild Wings launches after-dinner menu

June 1, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. is targeting the growth of its after-dinner daypart with the launch of its Night Hunger menu. The after-dinner crowd…

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Bar-B-Cutie opens Texas, Ohio and Ga., locations

May 26, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie Franchise Systems LLC has announced the opening of new stores in Allen, Texas; Marietta, Ohio; and Warner Robins, Ga. The…

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Dickey's Barbecue launches fast casual concept

May 19, 2008

DALLAS — Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has introduced a fast-casual concept, scaling down from its traditional 4,500 square-feet, buffet-style restaurants to a…

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Shane's Rib Shack to serve free ribs

April 28, 2008

ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack is celebrating May, the official barbecue month, by giving away free ribs to the first 100 guests at every location May 17. The…

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Farmer Boys receives 'Best Menu Innovation' award

April 24, 2008

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Farmer Boys Restaurants was recently honored by Restaurant Business Magazine for their successful Farmer's Go Bowls. Restaurant Business…

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