Burgers

Patrick Doyle puts his faith in the Whopper

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The new executive chairman of Restaurant Brands International believes the burger may be a better brand than Burger King right now. It may be key to the fast-food chain's U.S. comeback.

Financing

Customers returned to Shake Shack in January

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 16, 2023

The fast-casual, "better burger" chain is positioning itself to capture trade-down diners with truffles and more plant-based options. It is also working to rebuild profit margins.

Financing

McDonald’s added U.S. restaurants last year for the first time since 2014

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2023

And the burger giant is planning to step up its development, saying it has a “right” to do so after generating strong sales growth since the pandemic.

Financing

Bad Daddy’s parent buys 5 units from partners for $4.4M

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 30, 2023

Good Times Restaurants now owns all of the 41-unit burger bar’s traditional locations.

Food

Smashburger tests a new burger made with real plants

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2023

The Plant-Based Classic Smash Burger is made with jackfruit, which can be substituted for another protein in any menu item.

Operations

Next up for In-N-Out Burger: Idaho

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 19, 2023

Officials confirmed the brand’s first units in the Gem State are expected to open in late 2023.

Premium

Financing

In the fast-growing burger market, In-N-Out takes it slow

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2023

The Bottom Line: The chain is eyeing its first Tennessee restaurants in 2026. But it has also ceded growth to other competitors.

Financing

The story behind Killer Burger

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2023

A Deeper Dive: John Dikos, CEO of the chain, and VP of Finance and Strategy Adam Sanders join the podcast to talk about the 20-unit chain and its growth potential.

Food