Top Fast Food News

Smashburger Appoints New President, Shakes Up Leadership

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) announced leadership changes in Smashburger, a business it fully acquired December 2018. Carl Bachmann, who brings in three decades of experience in managing restaurant chains such as Bertucci’s and Ruby Tuesday, resulting in increased revenues and efficiencies, has been named President of Smashburger. Bachmann joined Smashburger two and half years ago and started out as […]

Smashburger Celebrates 12th Anniversary with 12-Cent Burger Deal

Smashburger invites burger lovers across America to take part in their upcoming birthday bash. On Friday, August 16, 2019, Smashburger will mark its 12th year in business by offering the signature double Smashburger for just 12 cents. Purchase one double Smashburger at the regular price and buy a second for 12 cents. Smashburger, known for its iconic fresh, never […]

Dairy Queen Opens Grill & Chill in Kansas City

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), franchisor of the DQ brand, recently announced its new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant opening in Kansas City. Conveniently situated at 1100 W 135th Terrace, the restaurant is locally owned and operated by Abdul Quddus. “What has drawn me to the Dairy Queen brand from the very beginning are the […]

McDonald’s Franchisee Arcos Dorados Continues to Improve Happy Meals

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, continues to use its Scale for Good to make a positive impact on the communities it serves. The Happy Meals served at the company’s restaurants will now include more fruits and vegetables and contain less fat, sodium and added […]

Burger King Braces for an International Boom

While the fast-food industry is no stranger to convenience, a rise in technology and accessibility, like mobile pay and delivery, has quickly dated the assets of many brands. This was evident recently when Pizza Hut announced it would shutter, and aim to replace, close to 500 U.S. restaurants as it moved away from dine-in focused […]

Charleys Philly Steaks Opens at TA Travel Center in Nashville

TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express brands, has announced the opening of a Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings location at the TA-branded travel center located at I-24 South, Exit 48 (111 N. First St.), in Nashville, Tennessee. For more than 30 years, Columbus, Ohio-based Charleys Philly Steaks […]