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BurgerFi launches the Better Burger Lab as an innovation pipeline

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 24, 2024

The remodeled NYC location gives guests a chance to sample and provide feedback on new menu items before they roll out systemwide.

Operations

BurgerFi defaults on its credit agreement

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 01, 2024

The parent company of the BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings restaurant chains fell out of compliance with its loan agreement amid weak sales and financial losses. But the CEO insists turnaround efforts are taking hold.

Operations

Can Smashburger get back on track for growth?

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 28, 2024

Smashburger's new CEO Denise Nelsen is taking a hard look at the brand and how it can reignite expansion, both domestic and international.

Leadership

Smashburger names former Starbucks exec CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 20, 2024

Denise Nelsen spent more than two decades at Starbucks, most recently leading U.S. operations. Now she's plotting new business ventures and international growth at the fast-casual burger brand.

Financing

Is Chili's cheaper than McDonald's? It's complicated

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2024

Fast-food price increases have made price points between the two brands closer than ever. But there is a better comparison for the casual-dining restaurant chain.

Food

McDonald's wants to serve a bigger burger

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2024

The fast-food giant says it plans to test larger burgers in a couple of global markets to find an option that could work around the world.

Food

Why the Smashed Jack sparked record-smashing demand at Jack in the Box

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 25, 2024

Behind the Menu: The chain’s newest menu addition aims to break the mold on what a fast-food burger can be, and customers are buying in.

Food

Chicken is showing up in some unexpected places on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2024

Cost pressures, health concerns and changing consumer tastes are pushing chicken into new menu territory.

Food

Sour power drives Black Tap's newest burger, fries and shake

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2024

Behind the Menu: Chef Stephen Parker pairs tangy tamarind and spicy chilies to elevate February’s LTO.

Operations

Whataburger makes a move on Las Vegas

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2024

The San Antonio-based burger chain opened the largest number of new restaurants in its history last year and now operates more than 1,000 restaurants.

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