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Leadership

Why Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler thinks it's a good time for better-burger brands

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2026

The fast-casual chain is planning to accelerate growth after growing traffic during a difficult 2025.

Operations

Wahlburgers looks for growth at Home Depot and Bass Pro Shops

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2026

The mixed-format burger concept owned by actor Mark Wahlberg broke off a deal with Hy-Vee grocery stores last year. Now the company is looking to open in other nontraditional formats.

Financing

A lot of burger chains are doing just fine

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2026

Data from Five Guys, Shake Shack, Steak n Shake and others point to a resurgence of the burger last year despite problems at many fast-food chains.

Financing

Rob Lynch has big plans for Shake Shack

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2026

The fast-casual burger chain has changed its strategy under Lynch to be a more everyday occasion. Here’s how, and why, the company’s CEO believes that is the right strategy.

Financing

Years of weakness are catching up with Hardee's

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2025

The Bottom Line: The fast-food burger chain is at war with two different franchisees and is closing locations. Low unit volumes have a tendency to do that.

Operations

How Shake Shack plans to win market share in 2026

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 10, 2025

The burger chain has been an outlier in the fast-casual segment, showing strong results. At a Raymond James conference this week, CEO Rob Lynch explained what's working.

Leadership

Shake Shack CFO Katie Fogertey is stepping down

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 25, 2025

The fast-casual burger chain will search for a replacement as Fogertey moves to an advisory role, working with a newly created Office of the CFO.

Operations

Wendy's opening in Australia sets records

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 17, 2025

The quick-service chain is dealing with domestic challenges, but franchisee Flynn Group, the world's largest franchising company, has high hopes for international growth in Brisbane and beyond.

Operations

At Five Guys, simplicity rules, no matter where

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2025

The fast-casual burger chain has thrived overseas with the same ingredients that fueled its growth in the U.S.: A simple menu and a fanatical attention to product quality.

Food

10 burger trends from around the world to spark menu innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 03, 2025

Technomic’s new Burger Global Menu Category Report shows growth in flavor exploration, ingredient mashups, breakfast sandwiches and unique builds.

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