Burgers

Sonic gave customers a needed experience during the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2021

The burger chain was one of the fastest-growing concepts in the U.S. last year as customers flocked to its drive-ins. Its challenge now is to keep that.

Food

How Culver’s evolves its menu while staying true to a core of customer favorites

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2021

Director of Menu Development Quinn Adkins shares the sourcing and culinary strategies that drive Culver’s brand loyalty and growth.

Financing

Why a Big Mac costs more in Seattle than in Austin

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2021

The price for McDonald's iconic menu item varies considerably from one state to another, and the minimum wage is a big factor.

Financing

White Castle is not acting its age

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 16, 2021

The burger chain has shown that it can still draw a crowd after 100 years, thanks to it willingness to take risks without sacrificing core items that have earned it some loyal customers.

Financing

After a last-minute rescue from Sardar Biglari, Steak ‘n Shake embraces kiosks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2021

Biglari Holdings paid off the company’s debt, keeping it from bankruptcy, and now the chain looks to a self-serve kiosks for its future.

Food

Add more beef to the menu to boost check averages

Sponsored content from our partner California Beef Council on Sep. 28, 2020

Americans love to eat beef—according to Technomic’s 2019 Center of the Plate: Beef and Pork Consumer Trend Report, 69% of consumers eat beef at home or at a foodservice location at least once a week.

Food