Burgers

May 25, 2013

Burgers

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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.
When Fast Food Regulations Go Too Far Could the American economy thrive without quick serves in the mix? Well, no.	One to Watch: Jake’s Wayback Burgers Check out this growing retro burger concept.
Top 50 Sorted by Rank The top quick-serve and fast-casual brands in the nation.	The 2011 QSR 50 The top quick-serve and fast-casual brands in the nation.
Food for the Road The growing number of mobile units provides a variety of flavors for brands looking for menu inspirations.	What Happened to Biff-Burger? Former fast food empire is down to just two stores, but loyalists are trying to keep the concept alive.
Apply the Street Food Craze to Your Menu Incorporating authentic ethnic items into your menu arsenal shouldn’t be a grind.	Boy Wonder: Spike Mendelsohn This Top Chef all star epitomizes America’s new, hip culinary culture.

industry headlines

One Year After Acquisition, Krystal Keeps Growing

2013-05-10

As Krystal marks its first year under the ownership of Argonne Capital Group, president and CEO Doug Pendergast is sharing significant milestones...

Sonic Bolsters Franchise Team with New Hires

2013-05-09

Sonic announced the expansion of its franchise development team with two additions to its management team: Bob Franke, senior vice president of...

Whataburger Celebrates Burger Month with Contest

2013-05-09

Whataburger Restaurants will celebrate National Burger Month by hosting an Instagram photo contest. Fans will be able to enter to win one of four...

Big Smoke Burger Takes Off in the Middle East

2013-05-09

Big Smoke Burger, Toronto’s dominant better burger chain, is taking the Middle East by storm since working with Fransmart, the franchise...

Burger 21 Expands Outside of Florida with 1st NJ Location

2013-05-09

Burger 21, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., announces it has expanded the brand to the...

CaliBurger Heads to the Philippines

2013-05-08

CaliBurger announced that it has executed a Master Franchise Agreement with IP Ventures (“IPV”), a Manila-based private equity group....

Wendy's Moonlight Meal Deal Satisfies Late-Night Cravings

2013-05-08

When it comes to late-night quests for food, eight in 10 Millennial males said they want good food—not just any food, according to a recent...

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries Plans to Stroll Into China

2013-05-07

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, the fresh better-burger concept spawning from the french fry concept made famous by United States’ East...

Whataburger Hits Instagram to Celebrate Nat'l Burger Month

2013-05-06

Whataburger Restaurants, known for custom-made, always-fresh burgers, will celebrate National Burger Month by hosting an Instagram photo contest...

Big Smoke Burger Heats Up in the UAE

2013-05-06

Big Smoke Burger is taking the Middle East by storm since working with Fransmart, the franchise development company whose track...

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