Burgers

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.

Operations

In-N-Out closes more dining rooms over vaccine requirements

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2021

The burger chain went takeout only at five locations in Contra Costa County in California over diner vaccine requirements.

Financing

McDonald’s sales keep rising despite labor challenges

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2021

The chain’s U.S. same-store sales rose 9.6% in 3Q, a 14.6% increase on a two-year basis, thanks to its chicken sandwich and its Famous Orders platform.

Financing

Burger King decides to cut the coupons

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2021

Younger consumers apparently don’t like using paper coupons and its value-heavy approach hasn’t worked to generate sales. The company is changing that strategy.

Financing

Burger King’s sales recovery takes a hit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2021

The brand’s same-store sales slowed in the second quarter as its value offers lost momentum and its marketing strategies did not make up for the loss.

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Marketing

How Culver’s turned its April Fool’s joke into a big marketing win

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2021

The Midwest burger chain, not known for taking risks, quickly developed its cheese curd topped Curderburger after its prank led to a push for a real one. The result was a social media win and, perhaps, a regular menu offering.

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Food

From quick-service to upscale, restaurants are giving menus a seasonal refresh

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 18, 2021

Taste Tracker: Domino’s does dips while Mod Pizza dips into cake; Fleming’s focuses on filets; fajitas and tacos mash up at Fuzzy’s; fresh takes on burgers, sandwiches, smoothies, mac and cheese, nuggets and more.

Food