The Counter beefs up menu with Burgers in a Bowl

July 18, 2010

The Counter has launched a new “Signature Burgers in a Bowl” menu featuring six pre-designed options for guests and another Build-Your-Own option.

Five Guys to open in LaGuardia airport

July 13, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open a location Thursday at LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal Building, with a grand opening event set to offer airport…

Former QSR execs launch fast casual concepts

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 11, 2010

Two former McDonald's executives, Mike Roberts and Mike Donahue, are developing a fast casual concept tentatively named Stephanie's, after the daughter of…

Energy Kitchen adds low-cal burgers to the menu

July 8, 2010

Energy Kitchen has announced the addition of two new burgers to its menu - each less than 500 calories. The burgers include the Supreme Sirloin Burger (47…

Fuddruckers begins Exotic Fridays Contest

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July 5, 2010

Fuddruckers has started to serve elk burgers as part of the company's Fudds Exotics menu platform that features game burgers and wild-caught salmon filet.

Shane's Rib Shack hosts The Ultimate BBQ Side contest

July 1, 2010

Shane's Rib Shack has lanched its "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest," which Shaniacs can enter by posting their side recipe on the Shane's Rib Shack Facebook page…

Big Boy to open fast casual concept

June 28, 2010

The Big Boy burger chain is looking to open a fast casual version - trendily dubbed @burger - in mid-July, according to BurgerBusiness.com.

Smashburger heads to Louisiana with localized menu

June 27, 2010

"Better burger" chain Smashburger will open its first Shreveport, La., location on July 14, with a localized menu that features Cajun flavors. The restaurant…

Magic Brands receives court approval to sell assets to Luby's

June 24, 2010

Magic Brands LLC and Fuddruckers Inc. have obtained bankruptcy court approval for the sale of a substantial amount of its assets to Luby's Inc.

Magic Brands receives court approval to sell assets to Luby's

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June 24, 2010

Magic Brands LLC, and Fuddruckers Inc. has obtained bankruptcy court approval for the sale of a substantial amount of its assets to Luby's Inc.   "The…

Market Force survey reveals Five Guys as consumer favorite

June 22, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is consumers' favorite quick-service/fast casual restaurant, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information…

Hughes Network launches one-stop Wi-Fi solution

June 22, 2010

With McDonald's — and soon Starbucks — offering free Wi-Fi in their U.S. stores, providing Internet access to customers will become an expectation, especially…

Market Force survey reveals Five Guys as consumer favorite

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June 22, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is consumers' favorite quick-service/fast casual restaurant, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information…

Hughes Network launches one-stop Wi-Fi solution

June 22, 2010

With McDonald's — and soon Starbucks — offering free Wi-Fi in their U.S. stores, providing Internet access to customers will become an expectation, especially…

Elevation Burger to open in Kuwait

June 21, 2010

Northern Virginia-based Elevation Burger will be opening its first Middle Eastern outlet in October in the Avenues Mall in Kuwait.    The Avenues Mall is…

Elevation Burger to open in Kuwait

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June 21, 2010

Northern Virginia-based Elevation Burger will be opening its first Middle Eastern outlet in October in the Avenues Mall in Kuwait.    The Avenues Mall is…

The Counter signs new Houston area developer

June 14, 2010

The Counter has signed a Houston area development agreement with NextGen Ventures LLC principals Malik, Shahnaz and Aisha Waliany, to develop five locations in…

The Counter signs new Houston area developer

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June 14, 2010

The Counter has signed a Houston area development agreement with NextGen Ventures LLC principals Malik, Shahnaz and Aisha Waliany, to develop five locations in…

Smashburger names new COO

June 10, 2010

Smashburger, a fast casual "better burger" restaurant, has promoted Greg Creighton to chief operations officer. In this newly created position, Creighton will…

Smashburger names new COO

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June 10, 2010

Smashburger, a fast casual "better burger" restaurant, has promoted Greg Creighton to chief operations officer. In this newly created position, Creighton will…