Burger/Steak/BBQ News & Media

Survey: 85% of consumers eat burgers monthly

January 21, 2008

CHICAGO — In a recent survey of 1,200 U.S. consumers by foodservice consultancy Technomic Information Services, 85 percent of respondents said they eat…

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Coney Beach makes waves in Texas, N.M.

January 21, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company of Coney Beach, has announced an agreement to expand the brand into parts of Texas and New…

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Mooyah launches text ordering systemwide

January 16, 2008

PLANO, Texas — Mooyah Burgers & Fries has announced that it has partnered with text-ordering provider GoMobo to offer guests the ability to text message…

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Shane's Rib Shack rolls into Vegas

December 19, 2007

ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack has announced its first location in Las Vegas, set to open in December. In just five years, the barbecue concept has expanded…

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Affiliate of Bruegger's parent buys Smokey Bones

December 5, 2007

Business First (Buffalo, N.Y.): Barbecue Integrated Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., parent company to the Bruegger's, Fazoli's and Boston…

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New York Burger Co. to franchise

December 2, 2007

NEW YORK — New York Burger Co. has officially announced the launch of its franchise program. The burger company plans to open 200 locations across the…

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Farmer Boys goes trans-fat free

November 19, 2007

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Farmer Boys Restaurants has announced it will be transitioning its restaurants to a zero-trans-fat-per-serving frying oil over the next…

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Famous Dave's takes Big Apple bite

October 31, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Famous N.Y. Barbecue LLC president and CEO David Goronkin has announced the company has purchased the right to franchise seven Famous Dave's…

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Back Yard Burgers continues merger

October 30, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has announced that it expects the merger transaction with BBAC LLC and BBAC Merger Sub Inc. to close Nov. 5, 2007…

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Culver's intros dinner meals

October 24, 2007

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's has announced the introduction of five complete dinners that include an entrée and the choice of two sides. Dinner choices…

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Bar-B-Cutie continues expansion push

October 23, 2007

NASHVILLE — Bar-B-Cutie announced it has opened three new locations within the past month, and is set to open a fourth next week, taking its nine store total…

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Hurricane Grill & Wings opens Fla. location

October 22, 2007

STUART, Fla. — Hurricane Grill and Wings has announced it will open its newest restaurant location Oct. 24 in Plantation, Fla. The new location will feature…

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Famous Dave's announces two VP promotions

October 14, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Famous Dave's of America Inc. has announced the promotion of Andy Simpson to the position of vice president of construction and design…

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Randy Carucci joins The Counter

October 7, 2007

CULVER CITY, Calif. — Randy Carucci has joined The Counter as its new chief development officer, the company announced. Carucci's responsibilities include a…

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Shane's Rib Shack launches BBQ promotion

September 9, 2007

ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack has announced the introduction of several new party platters available from September through Super Bowl Sunday, which will take…

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Bar-B-Cutie launches national ad campaign

August 20, 2007

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie company officials have announced the launch of a national and regional television campaign to increase brand development. …

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Red Robin appoints Pattye Moore to board of directors

August 15, 2007

GREENWOOD VILLAGE , Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the appointment of Pattye L. Moore to the company's board of directors effective…

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R&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners

July 30, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study. In the study, more than…

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Buffalo Wings & Rings opens in Illinois

July 25, 2007

CINCINNATI — Buffalo Wings & Rings is set to open its newest location Aug. 1, 2007, in Crystal Lake, Ill. The restaurant will host an invitation-only VIP…

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Shane's franchisee pulls out of development deal

July 22, 2007

Times News (Tennessee): A Shane's Rib Shack franchisee has pulled out of six development deals for the Eastern Tenneessee region. The Shane's plans went public…

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