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Financing

Shake Shack remains in rebuilding mode

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 18, 2022

While other chains have fully recovered from the pandemic, and then some, the New York City-based fast casual keeps getting battered by the pandemic’s waves.

Financing

Shake Shack to raise prices again after omicron takes its toll

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 17, 2022

The fast-casual burger brand said there is too much uncertainty to predict when it might return to pre-pandemic sales trends.

Financing

The new Burger King will have fewer menu items, but more Whopper

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2022

The burger chain under Tom Curtis is overhauling operations, adding new field staff and analytics capabilities. It is also cutting menu items and plans a big focus on its core menu.

Operations

Why Dave Thomas chose square burgers for Wendy's

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 07, 2022

Reality Check: McDonald's is going to give that shape a try, but for a radically different reason.

Emerging Brands

How Hopdoddy prepared to get acquisitive

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 13, 2022

The Texas-based better-burger fast casual used the pandemic’s challenges to become leaner and stronger. Then it decided to buy a competitor and it might scoop up more.

Financing

Carrols Restaurant Group, citing 'significant and unforeseen challenges,' hands out bonuses

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2022

The big Burger King franchisee cited labor costs, supply chain challenges and its upcoming CEO’s retirement in giving out retention awards to some top executives.

Leadership

Mooyah hires Doug Willmarth as its new president

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 02, 2021

Willmarth, who most recently worked for Mongolian Concepts Restaurant Group, will oversee day-to-day operations at the nearly 90-unit better burger brand.

Food

Shake Shack tries a new strategy: Premium menu add-ons

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 02, 2021

Black truffles, cherry peppers, avocado and more are helping the fast casual drive check averages even as margins get hit by soaring labor, food and supply costs.

Financing

BurgerFi’s openings take a big hit due to supply and labor shortages

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2021

The better-burger brand had planned to open up to 30 new restaurants this year. On Thursday, the fast casual revised that estimate to 18 new stores.

Financing

Shake Shack is almost getting back to 2019 growth

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 04, 2021

The fast casual’s same-store sales remained down significantly over 2019, but have improved in October, with suburban restaurants soaring above all others.

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