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Is the Gourmet Burger Dead?

The decade-long boom of the gourmet-burger segment has some analysts speculating that it may be reaching its zenith, but a recent study suggests it may have only just begun.

Burgerville Leads Local Sourcing

The Vancouver, Washington-based quick-serve is locally sourcing pumpkins for shakes and smoothies this fall and is generally ahead of the industry in the push for local supply chains.

Slideshow: Packaging Innovations

See a selection of brands that defied the recession and rolled out innovative packaging campaigns this year.


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TCBY To Give Away Unit

Upstart Bagel Company Preps Executive Team

7-Eleven Bringing Digital TV Network to Stores

Red Mango's Facebook Page Hits Milestone

New Sandwiches Released at Dunkin'

WOW Cafe and Wingery Heading to College Campuses

Bruegger's Collecting Toys for Tots

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