Burger Article Archive

Fatburger, the iconic fast-food chain, will be driving off on the Fatburger Across America national tour to share its classic burgers with burger lovers across the country. Throughout June and July, Fatburger will visit nearly 1,000 Walmart stores offering samples of its tasty hamburgers at each stop.   The national food truck tour coincides with […]

The NCAA basketball tournament may be long past, but that doesn’t mean bracket-style competitions can’t drum up excitement. Burger brand Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes recently kicked off its “Mooyah Madness” contest, which pits each of the brand’s franchised locations against one another in a battle to win free food for its guests for one […]

Burger Lounge, the Southern California fast-casual brand offers 100 percent fresh, single source grass-fed beef and truly healthy salads. Their Los Angeles presence is growing with this new Brentwood store opening June 19. The newly renovated San Vicente Blvd. space and previous host to La Salsa will be the company's eleventh location and fourth in […]

Custom crafted gourmet burgers are at the heart of a brand new concept that is now open at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in Concourse A. Grounded In St. Louis was developed by HMSHost for Lambert to offer an upscale menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast with a counter service restaurant platform for quick and […]

Big Smoke Burger, Toronto’s dominant better-burger brand, is penetrating the U.S. markets, having already signed multiunit deals for major metro areas such as New York City, Chicago, Detroit, and Denver. Cameron Tune of JCT Management Company, LLC, the franchisee for the Denver/Boulder metro areas, recently signed a five-unit deal in which he plans to open […]

Fatburger, the West Coast’s iconic hamburger stand, has officially opened its first Manhattan location in the vibrant neighborhood of Murray Hill. The franchisee of the newest location is The Riese Organization, a highly esteemed restaurant management company in New York City with over 70 years of experience in opening and managing operations for chains such […]

Innovation has always been an integral part of White Castle, fast-food hamburger chain. As a tribute to the Slider's iconic place in pop culture and to channel the creative energy of Cravers everywhere, White Castle is announcing the call for entries for the 2013 Crave Time Cook-Off. White Castle challenges devoted fans to buy a […]

Burger 21, a new better-burger founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, announced it has signed a franchise agreement to open a restaurant in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, early next year.  This deal marks the brand’s first location in Pennsylvania and the 25th restaurant open or in development. “Burger 21’s expansion into Pennsylvania is […]

This summer, both kids and parents alike are finding new menu items and interactive games in Wendy's Kids' Meals. In addition, all Kids' Meals are available for $1.99 after 4 p.m. "Mealtime is important for parents to spend with their children—even if it's on the go,” says Liz Geraghty, Wendy’s vice president of brand marketing. […]

Fatburger, the famous American burger franchise, has opened its first location in Africa’s largest city, Cairo. The chain’s juicy burgers were brought to the market by WH Global, a food and beverage distributor based in Bahrain. This location is sure to be a landmark, marking the burger brand’s development into Africa for the first time. […]

Canadian burger chain Big Smoke Burger has leased its first New York location at 70 Seventh Avenue, between West 14th and West 15th Streets in Chelsea.   The location, which had been occupied by the previous tenant for 20 years, includes 1,000 square feet on the ground floor, 500 square feet in the basement, and […]

Jake’s Wayback Burgers, with 70 locations announced that on Monday, June 17, the hometown burger joint will celebrate the start of summer by giving away free 12 oz. Black & White hand-dipped milkshakes. The free milkshakes will take place at every Jake’s Wayback Burgers locations, all day, while supplies last.   Additionally, on Free Shake […]

Burger 21, a new better-burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, announced it plans to develop a minimum of five new restaurants within the Research Triangle area of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Burger 21 has seven restaurants open and 21 franchised locations in development along the East Coast. “Burger 21 offers a […]

Elevation Burger, a 100 percent organic beef burger chain, recently signed two new franchising deals in the cities of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, and Houston. With 39 stores in operation, the company is expanding worldwide with the help of franchise development partner Fransmart, who has developed territories across the U.S. and the Middle East.   Wyomissing franchisees […]

Fatburger, a 60-year-old burger franchise known for its Hollywood roots, will be launching its line of signature frozen beef patties in more than 3,100 Walmart stores this June. “In 1952, when Lovie Yancey introduced the first Fatburger in Los Angeles, her goal was to create the biggest, juiciest hamburger anyone had ever seen, and we’ve […]

Freddy's location in Moore, Oklahoma, was spared during the F5 tornado May 20. Sunday they served 5000 first responders and volunteers during an all-day effort themed 'Hot Dogs for Heroes'. “The devastation in Moore is catastrophic and we feel so fortunate to have survived the storm without any injuries to our staff or guests inside […]

Wendy’s launched a bolder, brighter, and more interactive Wendys.com, which—after a complete overhaul—is much more friendly for those on smartphones and tablets. In response to consumers evolving digital habits, the new Wendys.com features such digital-savvy elements as feeds from Wendy’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts; an easy-to-navigate grid layout; more multimedia content; and prominent and […]

Boasting six slices of bacon, the new Super Bacon Cheeseburger is available now at all Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. locations. The newest premium burger offering from Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s is part of the restaurants’ promotional tie-in with Warner Bros. Pictures’ release of “Man of Steel,” in theaters June 14. The Super Bacon Cheeseburger features […]

Whataburger, a family owned and operated quick-serve restaurant chain, has selected Pointsmith, a national in-store marketing management company, as the winner of its biennial vendor “Make it Happen” Award. The awards ceremony was part of Whataburger’s 2013 Family Convention held April 19 to 24 in Dallas, which recognizes operators and suppliers who demonstrate innovative leadership […]

Meatheads, a Chicago-based fast-casual restaurant that provides a full-service dining experience, is kicking off its third year of summer reading with the annual launch of the “2013 Voracious Reading Program.” The program, which officially starts June 17 and runs until August 31, encourages kids to read books during the summer to stay sharp. In 2012, […]

To celebrate National Hamburger Month and National Hamburger Day on May 28, MOOYAH, a fast-casual, better-burger, fries, and shakes chain, launched “2 for $14,” allowing guests to choose two MOOYAH burgers, two small french fries, and two regular drinks for $14. With no coupon necessary, the limited-time offer will run at participating nationwide MOOYAH restaurants […]

Steak ‘n Shake celebrates the grand opening of its Fort Lauderdale Airport location. The airport location opens Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The new, contemporary airport Steak ‘n Shake restaurant displays a counter-service-only model with a simple menu consisting of hand-crafted Steakburgers and hand-dipped milk shakes. The Steak ‘n Shake Fort Lauderdale Airport restaurant also features […]

NCR Corporation announced that Shake Shack has implemented the NCR Pulse Real-Time smartphone application, joining the 5,500 others already using the app. Available for iOS and Android devices, NCR Pulse Real-Time is a SaaS-based mobile analytics engine that helps restaurant operators solve the everyday challenges of low visibility into current operational performance, lack of predictable […]

Fatburger has officially announced its plans to enter the Indian market for the first time in the company’s 60-year history. The fast-casual chain has agreed to a 25-unit deal with VAZZ Foods Private Limited, a food and beverage distributor, and owner Vikramjit Singh to deliver the signature Fatburger experience to areas in the Northern region […]

As Krystal marks its first year under the ownership of Argonne Capital Group, president and CEO Doug Pendergast is sharing significant milestones and changes that will pave the way for the iconic brand’s future success. Pendergast says in just the nine months of 2012 following the purchase by Argonne Capital, both sales and transactions have […]

Whataburger Restaurants will celebrate National Burger Month by hosting an Instagram photo contest. Fans will be able to enter to win one of four weekly prizes including Whataburger for a Year – a free Whataburger each week for an entire year. To be eligible to win, fans must be 13 years or older and upload […]