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Flynn Group acquires 83 more Wendy's units

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 15, 2024

With the addition of these restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Flynn Group now operates 277 Wendy's units amid its 2,800-restaurant multi-brand portfolio.

Financing

Chili's' better-than-fast-food campaign is a smash

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 14, 2024

The casual-dining chain wrapped two full years of turnaround with the Big Smasher burger and Nashville Hot Mozz driving in new guests.

Financing

Consumers reshape the burger business

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

Technomic Top 500 data reveals a shift in consumer demand for burgers at restaurants, away from traditional fast-food outlets. But they're not all shifting to fast-casual chains.

Financing

The 10 largest burger chains in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

Some of the country’s largest restaurant chains serve burgers as their main dish. Here’s a look at the 10 biggest, according to the Technomic Top 500.

Operations

Trend or fad? These restaurant currents could go either way

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2024

Reality Check: A number of ripples were evident in the business during the first half of the year. The question is, do they have staying power?

Marketing

Arby's bundles burgers and golf for Father's Day promotion

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 03, 2024

The fast-food chain continues to push branded merch tie-ins to lure consumers.

Operations

Slutty Vegan may be coming soon to a city near you

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 03, 2024

The plant-based concept backed by an investment from restaurateur Danny Meyer is on a national tour this summer to hunt for potential locations. And founder Pinky Cole Hayes is working with Pepsi to find the best Black-owned restaurants.

Operations

Flynn Group makes another international acquisition

By Lisa Jennings on May 20, 2024

Flynn Group LP has acquired Wendy's restaurants in New Zealand. The largest franchise operator in the world, Flynn already owns rights to develop the burger brand in Australia.

Food

Inside Chili's quest to craft a value-priced burger that could take on McDonald's

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2024

Behind the Menu: How the casual-dining chain smashes expectations with a winning combination of familiarity and price with its new Big Smasher burger.

Food

Pizza Hut makes a move into burger territory

By Patricia Cobe on May 14, 2024

With its new Cheeseburger Melt, the pizza chain aims to take on the fast-food burger giants.

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