Burgers

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

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.

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.

Premium

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.

Workforce

In-N-Out to relocate some corporate staff to Tennessee

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 12, 2025

The quick-service chain is consolidating its Southern California headquarters as the Western Territory office, and moving some staff to the upcoming Eastern Territory hub outside Nashville.

Financing

BurgerFi has been sold to the owner of Savvy Sliders

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 13, 2024

The fast-casual burger chain has been acquired by Happy Asker, co-founder of the franchise group behind the growing slider chain, as well as Fat Boy's Pizza and Happy's Pizza.

Operations