Burgers

February 12, 2012

Burgers

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One to Watch: Umami Burger

The massively popular West Coast burger joint is launching a major expansion push this year.

Wendy's W burger helps the company bridge its value menu and premium items.

Wendy’s, Subway Slash Prices

Recent efforts by the two brands show quick serves are trying to fill a pricing void.

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McD’s Loses Popularity to Subway The results of Zagat’s annual fast food survey are in, including Best Burger, Best Coffee.	340 Years of History Find out which brands are celebrating anniversaries and milestones this year.
The Runaway Hit In just one year, Five Guys catapulted 12 spots on the QSR 50, from No. 42 in 2010 to No. 30 this year.	A Sonic Rebound After decades of growth, the recession halted No. 10 Sonic’s long-lasting positive vibes. Today, CEO Clifford Hudson says momentum is back on the drive-in chain’s side.
Top 50 Sorted by Rank The top quick-serve and fast-casual brands in the nation.	When Fast Food Regulations Go Too Far Could the American economy thrive without quick serves in the mix? Well, no.

industry headlines

Moe’s Franchisees Bring Mooyah to West Hartford, CT

2012-02-12

Over the summer, Hartford, Connecticut, residents were introduced to the state’s first MOOYAH, an upbeat better burger joint that’s...

Garfield Puts Down Lasagna for Wendy’s Global Kids’ Meals

2012-02-10

Garfield licensor Paws, Inc. and The Wendy’s Company, franchisor of Wendy’s restaurants, will kick off a two month promotion of kids...

Wendy's Staff 'Reboot': A Good Move?

2012-02-10

Wendy’s made waves last week when it announced during its fourth-quarter earnings call that it...

Arby’s Franchisee Finds Success With RTIconnect

2012-02-07

Carter Miller is a self-described finance guy, so when he talks about software for his restaurant company, he talks about the ease of achieving...

Sonic Appoints O’Reilly to Chief Marketing Officer

2012-02-07

Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced the appointment of James O’Reilly as senior vice...

Wendy's: It's Time to Compete with Fast Casuals

2012-02-01

Wendy's president and CEO Emil J. Brolick unveiled in the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call yesterday a new recipe to "take...

Centerplate Goes Blue With Denver’s Latest Food Truck

2012-01-31

Most of Denver’s food trucks have gone into hibernation this winter, but the Blue Bear Burgers and BBQ truck is out and about, making its...

Smashburger Posted 55% New Unit Growth in 2011

2012-01-26

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New Products, Store Changes to Drive McDonald’s in 2012

2012-01-25

McDonald's experienced big sales gains in 2011, and company officials announced during an earnings call that the brand will use new products...

Olson Study Maps Consumer Burger Preferences

2012-01-25

America’s casual diners like their burgers and pizzas prepared traditionally and are less likely to...