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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.

Operations

Five Guys is the 2025 Global Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2025

The burger chain wins the inaugural year of the award after proving that U.S. fast-casual brands can thrive in international markets. Its international system sales crossed the $1 billion mark last year.

Financing

Smashburger wants customers to come back to its restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2025

The fast-casual burger chain has undergone a lot of changes in recent years and relied too heavily on third-party delivery. Now, following a strong "Summer of Smash," the Denver-based chain hopes its turnaround has begun.

Operations

McDonald's doubles down on its commitment to responsible beef sourcing

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2025

The fast-food burger giant is investing $200 million in regenerative agriculture with the launch of the Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative.

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