Burger Article Archive

A Freddy’s location in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, marks the 55th store in the fast-growing system and the launch point for Wichita, Kansas-based franchise owner Nick Esterline. Along with his partners, Esterline plans to open an additional six stores in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, metro area. JRI Management, an experienced group currently heading day-to-day operations in nine […]

Burger King announced today a revamp of its kids’ meal option, launching the BK Crown Program for kids that updates its packaging and signature cardboard crown and makes the kids’ meal a more family friendly experience. The updated Kids Meal now comes in a square cardboard box, attached to which is the new, slimmer crown, […]

The company launched an aggressive growth strategy last month to bring its 21 chef-inspired burger creations and hand-dipped signature shakes to more cities across the U.S. To fuel its expansion in Orlando, Burger 21 is actively seeking qualified franchisees and will host an Executive Roundtable outlining the franchise opportunity Tuesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at the […]

Brothers Gurpreet “P2” Sandhu and Gurbhagat “Gulu” Sandhu are two smart cookies. For one thing, Gulu has his PhD in chemical engineering and P2 studied finance and real estate at Virginia Commonwealth University. For another, they’re working together to open Virginia’s first Mooyah, a fast-growing, better burger franchise. The brothers are development agents and franchisees […]

Smashburger makes its South Florida debut on Friday, November 11.   The first location will open at 1840 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, FL and brings its signature smashed-to-order burgers, Häagen-Dazs® shakes, tempting sides and regional menu items crafted to please local’s palates.   Smashburger is renown for its localized offerings and Coral Springs will […]

The Wendy’s Company announced the grand opening of its newest Wendy’s restaurant in North Oak Village Shopping Center, which is located at North Oak and Vivion Roads in Kansas City, North. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant opened to the public on October 15. “We’re excited to open our first Kansas City company restaurant in 10 years and […]

Legacy Restaurant Group, LLC, in cooperation with Wendy’s International, announces the grand opening of its newly reconstructed Wendy’s franchise at 1625 Range Line Rd. in Joplin, Missouri. The new building sits on the site of the former Wendy’s restaurant, which was demolished by an EF5 tornado May 22, 2011. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Joplin […]

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., recognized Restaurant Technology, Inc. (RTI) as a winner of its 2011 Supplier of the Year Award for its back office software, RTIconnect, which Checkers uses to control food and labor costs in its corporate restaurants. The award was presented to RTI President Jim Clutter at the Checkers/Rally’s annual convention in September […]

Ed Anderson, board chairman of Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Cooperative, Inc. and president and COO of Wen-Rich, didn't have the amount of applicants walking through his Wendy's locations doors that he wanted. Those that did come in and apply were not the quality that he wanted working at his store locations. Seven months ago, Anderson […]

BUBBA burger, the No. 1 selling branded retail burger in America, has opened two more Original BUBBA burger Grill restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the expansion of the new restaurant chain. Billy Morris, president and CEO, made the announcement. BUBBA burger Grill is now open in the Point Meadows Shopping Center on the […]

Smashburger is becoming almost as well known for its community involvement as it is for its fresh menu options. This time, it's Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) receiving the support. In honor of October, the official month of BCA, the restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, located in the Stonecrest Shopping Center on Rea Road, is holding a […]

The winningest coach in National Football League history and restaurateur Don Shula is kicking off his newest concept, Shula Burger. The first location will open in Islamorada, Florida (in the Keys) by the end of the year. Other planned locations for 2012 include Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, Kendall, Orlando, and Tampa. Shula Burger is a […]

The Monopoly Game at McDonald's is back in nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants starting tomorrow, bringing with it one in four odds of winning, multiple ways to play, and millions of prizes everyday. This year, customers can find Monopoly Game Pieces on new and old menu favorites including the Big Mac, Filet-O-Fish, 10- and 20-piece Chicken […]

Today, the newest Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is churning out fresh custard treats and made-to-order steakburgers at a heated pace. The latest opening for the fast-growing chain of restaurants is adding steam to the recent Technomic report that ranks Freddy’s as the fifth fastest-growing burger concept in the country. With 31.9 percent sales growth […]

When Premier Restaurants, LLC, put in a back office system to lower food cost in their 14 Arby's restaurants, they didn't know how timely that decision would be. But when the recession hit and sales dropped, the controls they'd put in place for food and labor with RTIconnect enabled them to weather first the recession, […]

Jake’s Wayback Burgers, with 35 open locations, announced that it will introduce new BBQ House-Made chips to its menu at all locations starting September 21. The BBQ House-Made chips are crispy and thin with a spicy kick and are in addition to the regular House-Made chips. “We are extremely excited to introduce the addition of […]

In recognition of the men and women who serve our country, Whataburger, in partnership with Coca-Cola, will launch an exclusive, limited-edition Classic Cup collector's series. The collector's series will debut at 6 a.m. on Monday, September 12, and will give loyal customers a nostalgic keepsake as well as something more–the chance to give back to […]

Despite the negative headlines that the fast food industry tends to generate, a new report shows that the vast majority of opinions about the industry on social media are positive. A new study by New York City–based research firm Amplicate, “Public Opinion on Fast Food Chains in the U.S. on Social Media,” shows that 70 […]

Gallant Building Solutions has been awarded the general contract for the construction of a 2,900 square-foot ground-up White Castle restaurant located in Elk Grove, Illinois. The free standing fast food chain will replace an existing eatery and will feature a drive-thru and an underground detention system. Construction is slated for completion in early 2012.

Owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. announced the national franchise launch of Burger 21, a new fast-casual concept featuring 21 chef-inspired burger creations, hand-dipped signature shakes, and more. Burger 21 opened its first corporate-owned restaurant in Tampa, Florida, in November 2010 with a second slated to open this fall. Now its founders will take the “beyond […]

Schlotzsky’s is heading into fall with the return of its Angus Round Up sandwiches. From now until November 27, the company will feature three meaty favorites: the Bacon Beefy SmokeCheezy, French Dipsky, and the Chipotle Guaca-Beefsky. “Our famously warm and succulent roast beef sandwiches have been a big hit in the past and we’re excited to […]

After a regional launch last year, the Green Chile Double burger is going systemwide, at all of Whataburger's 700-plus locations for a limited time. This new burger will be available at 3 p.m. today, until October 3. Just in time for fresh chile season, the Whataburger Green Chile Double has double meat and double cheese, […]

Quaker Oats hit the quick-serve market Monday with Burger King’s addition of Quaker Oatmeal to its breakfast menu. The whole grain oatmeal is available nationally in all Burger King stores in two flavors. The timing of the announcement is prudent. Competition has soared in 2011, as McDonald’s launched its breakfast oatmeal at the beginning of […]

Jake’s Wayback Burgers, a burger joint with 31 open locations, today announces that it will open five new franchises in August and has thirteen under construction. Jake’s Wayback Burgers is rapidly expanding, with more than 100 franchises to be sold by 2011. Jake’s Wayback Burgers opening in August: Wayne, Pennsylvania: opened August 18 Long Beach, New […]

Without a doubt, Andy Johnson has proven he has what it takes to put America in a “good mood.” For his imaginative video interpretation of the "Arby’s. It’s Good Mood Food." advertising campaign, Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. has chosen Andy as the winner of the Casting Call Video Contest and is awarding him with a […]

McDonald's Corporation Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner today announced that Steve Easterbrook will resign as president of McDonald's Europe effective September 30, 2011. Easterbrook, 44, is joining the privately owned Gondola Group and will assume operational leadership of the international restaurant brand PizzaExpress as chief executive. "It's been a real privilege to lead McDonald's in […]