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A groundswell of demand lands a smash burger on Hopdoddy's permanent menu

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 03, 2025

Behind the Menu: The fast casual’s Wagyu Smash went through several iterations before the team was satisfied it could be a premium take on the crispy-edged classic.

Financing

BT Brands is selling its Bagger Dave's units amid strategic review

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 04, 2025

The Minnesota-based multi-brand operator has found a buyer for five Bagger Dave's units. The operator of 10 other restaurants, the company is working with an investment banker on a possible merger.

Food

An idea from a Burger King guest inspires the new BBQ Brisket Whopper

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 09, 2025

BK’s new “Whopper by You” platform invites customers to help shape the burger giant’s menu, and this item is the first out of the gate.

Financing

The fast-casual burger business lost steam last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2025

The Bottom Line: Sales at fast-casual burger chains were weak in 2024, particularly when compared with fast-casual chicken or Mexican brands. Have consumers moved on?

Financing

Burger King makes some progress with a key constituent: Families

By Jonathan Maze on May 30, 2025

The fast-food burger chain is getting more families in the door thanks to remodeled restaurants and promotions such as a How to Train Your Dragon Meal, which is helping it outperform many competitors. Strategies for restaurant operators.

Financing

Look out for Bubba's 33, Texas Roadhouse's fast-growing, free-wheeling sibling

By Joe Guszkowski on May 28, 2025

The 52-unit sports bar chain is applying the Roadhouse playbook to burgers and pizza. It has ambitions to become a major player in casual dining.

Emerging Brands

A fine-dining chef launches SuperNormal as the Tokyo love child of Whataburger and In-N-Out

By Lisa Jennings on May 28, 2025

Robbie Wilson and wife Emily Perry Wilson are taking on the fast-casual segment with a new burger concept, even as they prepare to open the high-end Lion's Share in Nashville.

Financing

Culver's is one of the restaurant industry's most underappreciated growth stories

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2025

The Bottom Line: The Wisconsin-based burger chain has grown consistently, with a combination of improved unit volumes and new restaurants. Even when consumers were cutting back.

Food

Jollibee's chicken-centric menu welcomes new smashed burgers in the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 30, 2025

Behind the Menu: The Philippines-born quick-service chain was aiming for a best-in-class burger at a value price. Here’s how they did it, launching three variations starting at $5.99.

Leadership

Smalls Sliders confirms exit of CEO Maria Rivera

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 18, 2025

Rivera was at the helm of the fast-casual slider concept for two years. No details were given about her departure.

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