Burgers

How BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza are generating menu buzz

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 25, 2024

CMO Cindy Syracuse differentiates the brands through strategic menu promotions in the crowded burger and pizza segments.

Operations

In-N-Out Burger says ongoing crime is forcing closure of unit in Oakland, Calif.

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 22, 2024

After 18 years in the Bay Area city, the quick-service chain that rarely closes stores said the unit there is scheduled to shutter in March out of concern for the safety of workers and guests.

Premium

Emerging Brands

The plant-based trend is weakening, but Kevin Hart's growing concept has a superpower

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 18, 2024

The four-unit Hart House plans to more than double in size this year, and some of that growth might come from an acquisition.

Food

McDonald's is making a bigger Big Mac

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2024

The company later this month will release a Double Big Mac because why not?

Financing

McDonald's wants 50,000 restaurants by 2027

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

The burger giant plans to rapidly speed its unit growth in the coming years while it uses Google Cloud technology to connect restaurants and improve operations.

Financing

Jack in the Box's new restaurants are doing big business

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2023

The burger chain’s new locations in Salt Lake City and Louisville, Ky., are giving the burger chain hope for its expansion plans.

Financing

Jack in the Box wades through uncertainty, thanks to California

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2023

The burger chain says it expects to counter wage hikes in the state with a combination of price, margin and loyalty. But how will it affect transactions?

Financing

Why Burger King struggled, according to Patrick Doyle

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 14, 2023

The executive chairman of the chain’s parent company Restaurant Brands International said operators had too much risk, particularly on the balance sheet.

Operations