Back Yard Burgers declines buyout offer

August 28, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The fast-casual hamburger chain Back Yard Burgers Inc. has received a buyout proposal from Cherokee Advisors for $6.10 a share. Back Yard…

Shane's Rib Shack to observe 9/11 anniversary and honor firefighters

August 28, 2006

ATLANTA — On the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Shane's Rib Shack of Charlotte will raise funds for two firefighter…

McDonald's president resigns

August 23, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Mike Roberts, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has resigned.   The company's chief executive Jeff Skinner said Ralph…

Buffalo Wild Wings inks seven area development agreements

August 23, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings, named one of the top-10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the United States by Technomic, signed seven area development…

Hamburgers: Not just for drive-thrus anymore

The fast-casual burger concept hasn't exactly taken off like the bakery café segment, but the American tradition may be set to grow.

CKE Restaurants hires new executives

August 20, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants announced the hiring of two executives.     The company said E. Michael Murphy has been appointed to the role of general…

Opinion: Fuddruckers or Five Guys?

August 10, 2006

The State: A columnist debates his dilemma when deciding on a burger joint. For his money, it's between Fuddruckers and Five Guys Burgers. He writes: "My…

Bar-B-Cutie creates franchisee-store standards

August 9, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie, a fast-casual barbecue concept, said single-unit franchise sales have doubled in the past three months. To ensure franchisees…

Wingstop promotes Anthony Cooke to regional VP

August 8, 2006

DALLAS — Wingstop has promoted Anthony Cooke to regional vice president of operations. Cooke has been with the company since 2005 as a franchise field…

Shane's Rib Shack launches catering menu

August 8, 2006

ATLANTA, Ga. — Shane's Rib Shack launched a system-wide catering menu. To drive initial sales, Shane's is running a viral marketing campaign.   The Raving…

Qdoba helps Jack in the Box post firm Q3

August 7, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. reported positive results for its fiscal third quarter ended July 9, 2006.   According to a news release, same-store sales at…

Raving Brands looks to corner Indy market

August 3, 2006

Indianapolis Star: Senior executives of Raving Brands have been in Indianapolis this summer, meeting with prospective franchise buyers for some of the…

Wingstop opened 300th store

August 2, 2006

DALLAS — Wingstop celebrated its 300th opening with an event at the new Lancaster, Calif., restaurant. The company believes it will open 500 restaurants by…

Back Yard Burgers employee arrested for stealing credit cards

August 1, 2006

Eye Witness News Memphis: A Memphis Back Yard Burgers employee was arrested for allegedly stealing customer credit card numbers and buying merchandise online.

Back Yard Burgers reports soft comps, record revenues

August 1, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. reported soft same-store sales, but said revenue and net income were second-quarter company records. The period ended…

Boston Market raises money to fight breast cancer

July 31, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market restaurants raised more than $270,000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation during May and June.   The chain sold…

Buffalo Wild Wings improves service times with new technology

July 30, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — QSR Automations announced Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar has selected its ePic Kitchen Management Solution.   According to a news…

Virginia woman sues Buffalo Wild Wings for "grease smell"

July 27, 2006

Style Weekly: A Richmond, Va., woman is suing a Buffalo Wild Wings operator because her company's redevelopment projects smell like chicken-wing grease. The…

Baja Fresh pre-tax charges contribute to $29.1M Wendy's loss

July 27, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International reported a net loss of $29.1 million for the second quarter, which ended July 2, 2006 The company partially blamed the…

McDonald's ready to sell remaining stake in Chipotle

July 26, 2006

McDonald's said it plans to sell its remaining stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by the end of October.   In the coming weeks, McDonald's will file a…