CKE Restaurants Inc.announced the opening of the first Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Panama, located at the Tocumen Panama International Airport in Panama City. The restaurant is operated by International Meal Company Caribbean and Central America, a wholly owned subsidiary of International Meal Corporation S.A., the largest retail food concessionaire and multibrand casual-dining chain in Brazil […]

  National Franchise Sales, a leading franchise business brokerage company, has been retained to sell 18 franchised Burger King restaurants in the Dallas, Texas, area. The sale will be conducted in connection with a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceeding and will require Bankruptcy Court approval.   The National Franchise Sales team consists of NFS President Jerome Thissen, NFS Vice President Michael Ingram, and NFS' […]

Andrew F. Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., announced the opening of the first Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey. The restaurant, located in the popular Cevahir Shopping Mall in central Istanbul, marks the first of at least 25 Carl’s Jr. locations to be opened in Turkey over the next six years. The restaurants will […]

  Fatburger, a burger chain based in Los Angeles, helped support the American Red Cross at Josh Duhamel’s Youth Run For Japan on March 27th. The Fatmobile, Fatburger’s restaurant on wheels, was on site at the event in Santa Monica, California, where over 4,000 runners braved the cold and rain to pledge their support and […]

Jake’s Wayback Burgers, with 27 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic and 13 under construction, announced its new Icelandic cod fish filet, the W.B. Cod Sandwich. This marks the first seafood product for the chain. The W.B. Cod Sandwich will be available in all locations on April 1 and will be featured as the April “Burger of […]

As the credit crisis continues to hound franchisors looking to expand their brand in a sea of potential franchisees, one burger chain is using a no-money-down alternative to expansion. “We don’t sell franchises,” says Thom Crosby, CEO of Pal’s Sudden Service. “We make all the capital investments and take the right leaders and place them […]

This summer, residents of Burleson, Texas will have something new to “moo” about as the town’s first Mooyah moves into McAlister Square. Brothers-in-law Bailey McGuire and Frank Sciuto, will open the location in June, which will be located at 12632 S. Freeway on the Northwest corner of I-35 and McAlister Road. “Burleson is a wonderful, growing community, and […]

Fog Cutter Capital Group's Fatburger restaurant unit announced the opening of their first two locations in Reno, Nevada. The Northtowne restaurant opened February 14 followed closely by a second restaurant at the Summit Mall on March 14.  Albert Yang, a first-time Fatburger franchisee owns both restaurants and says that business in the Northtowne store has […]

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s announced a new line of Charbroiled Turkey Burgers. The sister brands are the first fast food chains to offer turkey burgers on a national basis. The new product offering is available now at all Hardee’s and will be available March 23 at Carl’s Jr. locations. The new line of Charbroiled Turkey […]

Culver's recently launched the new Three Cheese ButterBurger, giving guests three new reasons to head to Culver's. The ButterBurger, a guest favorite, is amplified with three varieties of cheese, all crafted in Culver's home state of Wisconsin. Cheddar (Kiel, Wisconsin), Swiss (New Berlin), and American (Manitowoc County) bloom with flavor on the Midwest-raised beef seared […]

Boardwalk Investment Group announced that it will soon be opening a Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries location at the Ansley Mall in Atlanta.  Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries is a Maryland-based fast casual restaurant chain with development deals signed for Delaware, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia, Michigan, Georgia, and Oregon.   Stores are currently open in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, […]

Burger King Corp. is offering guests the popular combination of flame-broiled beef, bacon, and cheese starting at only $1. The BK Single Stacker, BK Double Stacker, and BK Triple Stacker will be available for the suggested retail prices of $1, $2, and $3 respectively at participating Burger King restaurants nationwide. Featuring one, two, or three […]

Wendy’s has added Nestlé Pure Life Purified brand bottled water to its beverage menu, demonstrating a continued commitment to offering patrons nutritious food and beverage options. “Increasingly, people want nutritious foods and beverages, and Nestlé Pure Life provides Wendy’s customers with a refreshing, calorie-free choice,” says Rex Griswold, vice president of sales for Nestlé Waters […]

Wendy’s/Arby’s International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc., and Higa Industries Co. Ltd., a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendy’s restaurants in Japan. The first Wendy’s restaurant is expected to open in Tokyo later this year with plans to […]

Burger King Corp. (BKC) announced changes to the company's global brand management and operations function, as well as to its North America marketing structure. Effective immediately, BKC has aligned the company's global brand marketing and global operations teams to create a single Global Brand Marketing and Operations function. Additionally, BKC has aligned its North American marketing efforts with […]

Wendy’s International, Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), today announced the signing of a long-term agreement with Wenphil Corporation to significantly expand Wendy’s brand presence in the Philippines. The new agreement with Wenphil, a Wendy’s franchisee since 1983, calls for the development of 44 additional restaurants, which would increase the total number of […]

United Capital Business Lending, a subsidiary of BankUnited, announced that it is providing $2 million in financing to Five Guys Burgers and Fries owner Craig Cohen. United Capital refinanced three existing stores for the Brooklyn, New York–based franchisee and will also provide funding to open two additional Five Guys locations. With the new sites, Cohen […]

Oporto. It’s Australian for burger, and it’s definitely not beef. Direct from the world famous Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, comes Oporto, a fast-casual restaurant concept with a focus on fresh-grilled, flavorful chicken burgers. On February 25, Oporto will open its first U.S. location at 8220 Haven Ave, at the corner of Foothill and Haven in […]

Don Shula, the winningest coach in National Football League history, announced a new fast-casual burger concept called Shula Burger. The concept will include gourmet burgers as well as a build-your-own-burger menu. The restaurant will also feature salads, chicken sandwiches, and veggie burgers. "We have been working on Shula Burger for two years," Shula says. "We think that this […]

Hooters, famous for its chicken wings and Hooters girls, is launching a new "Burger Mondays" menu, featuring five specialty burger options coupled with fries and starting at $5.99. The menu will be offered at Hooters locations around the country all day every Monday. The new menu includes the following half-pound burgers served with fries: More […]

T.G.I. Friday's will add 14 new menu options, including items such as Hibachi and Mediterranean style skewers, black angus burgers, and Skinny Margaritas. "At Friday's, we constantly work with our chefs and mixologists to create great tasting menu items that appeal to our guests and capture emerging food and drink trends," says Ricky Richardson, executive […]

McDonald’s Corporation announced that Don Thompson, president and chief operating officer, was elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Don is an exceptional leader, with tremendous knowledge of our business and the [quick-serve] industry,” says Andrew McKenna, chairman of McDonald’s Board of Directors. “With his strong global insights, he will bring valuable experience […]

Making one of its new menu favorites portable, Carl’s Jr. is now offering Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wrappers. For guests who crave a Chicken Tenders meal but want a quick bite or portable meal, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wrapper is available at all Carl’s Jr. restaurants. Each easy-to-eat wrapper features a Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender neatly rolled […]

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes had a big year in 2010, with 17 open locations and six signed multiunit development agreements. There are plans to open up to 20 new locations in 2011. Despite the massive slated growth of the chain, Alan Hixon, president of MOOYAH, says the expansion is not “franchising for franchising’s sake.” […]

Smashburger appointed four new members to its executive leadership team. The fast-growing chain's new leaders bring experience from some of the world's most successful companies and brands, including McDonald's, Blue Moon, Clorox, and Chipotle. Craig Leonard will serve as executive vice president and president of international; Julie Reeves will serve as vice president of marketing; […]