New York Burger Co. set for franchising

October 26, 2006

NEW YORK — New York Burger Co., an all-natural QSR with two stores, has announced franchising plans.   According to a news release, Michael Seid of MSA and…

Buffalo Wild Wings is on fire

From sales to marketing to product quality, everything seems to be clicking for Buffalo Wild Wings. But how long will this momentum last?

Omaha Beef fears hamburger patties contain E. coli

October 24, 2006

Boston Globe: A Danbury firm is recalling about 1,680 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, state consumer officials and the…

Buffalo Wild Wings comps up 11.8% for Q3

October 24, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. reported a stellar third quarter ended Sept. 24, 2006. Same-store sales increased 11.8 percent at company-owned…

Fast-casual franchising: Is your chain ready?

You don't want to franchise too quickly.  Most experts say to wait at least five years before announcing franchising plans.    

McDonald's gets a facelift

October 22, 2006

ABC News: No matter where you grew up, the McDonald's across the street looked a lot like the McDonald's across the country. That familiarity made the…

Chipotle free from McDonald's rule

October 12, 2006

McDonald's has fully divested its shares in 500-unit Chipotle Mexican Grill, a company it bought in 1998 when it was 15 units strong.   McDonald's grew to…

Wendy's to sell Baja Fresh for $31M

October 11, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio— Wendy's International Inc. announced a definitive agreement to sell the Baja Fresh Mexican Grill restaurant chain to a West Coast restaurant…

Wendy's noteholders drop lawsuit

October 10, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. said noteholders seeking to block the spin-off of Wendy's holdings in Tim Hortons dropped a lawsuit filed recently…

Wingstop comps soar 14.4%

October 5, 2006

DALLAS – Wingstop said third-quarter comparable sales increased 14.4 percent.   The private company did not report revenue or net income.   Chief executive…

Fast-food chains sued over grilled chicken claims CCF calls bogus

September 28, 2006

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is suing seven quick-service chains for serving what it calls carcinogenic grilled chicken.    The group…

Fuddruckers finds new face for ad campaign

September 26, 2006

Group State: Ms. Bea is the national face of Fuddruckers restaurants, and she is completely surprised. Restaurant executives pulled Beatrice Shell — Ms. Bea…

Buffalo Wild Wings signs major CBS Sports advertising deal

September 25, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings signed its first national network advertising deal with CBS Sports.   According to a news release, the increase in national…

Wingstop enjoys back-to-school sales boost

September 20, 2006

DALLAS — College students across the country are showing their love for The Wing Experts. From Gainesville, Fla., to Tucson, Ariz., to Long Beach, Calif.…

Immigration class action lawsuit filed against Cafe Express, Wendy's

September 19, 2006

DALLAS — A class action immigration lawsuit has been filed against Cafe Express, its parent company Wendy's International Inc. and its former law firm on…

Burgerville covers 95% of employees' health-insurance premium

September 18, 2006

Oregon Live: Only about a fifth of the eligible workers at Burgerville restaurants signed up for the company's group health-insurance plan last year. Costing…

Camille's Sidewalk Café creates holding company to develop more brands

September 17, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café announced the creation of Beautiful Brands International (BBI), a restaurant holding company that will develop…

McDonald's partners with Scripps Research to fight childhood obesity

September 13, 2006

LA JOLLA, Calif. — The Scripps Research Institute and McDonald's have teamed up to fight childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes. McDonald's will contribute $…

Wingstop receives top honors at the National Buffalo Wing Festival

September 13, 2006

DALLAS – Wingstop received best overall wing company at the fifth annual National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, N.Y., Sept. 3.   "We were proud to be…

Emerging concept: FireFresh BBQ

Former Papa John's president and CEO leads fast-casual barbecue chain into a market that's smokin'