Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Financing

Five Guys is making some changes

A Deeper Dive: Molly Catalano, chief marketing officer for the fast-casual burger chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to discuss the chain’s evolution and its push into catering.

Financing

In the social media era, be careful what you wish for

The Bottom Line: An anniversary offer from Five Guys proved far more popular than the company expected. Surprisingly strong marketing promotions have been a common issue in recent years.

The fast-casual burger chain has thrived overseas with the same ingredients that fueled its growth in the U.S.: A simple menu and a fanatical attention to product quality.

The burger chain wins the inaugural year of the award after proving that U.S. fast-casual brands can thrive in international markets. Its international system sales crossed the $1 billion mark last year.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Amid talk of delivery, ghost kitchens and a worldwide shortage of restaurant talent, speakers and attendees aired a few surprises. Here’s a sampling.

Five franchised units of the sous vide concept will open in Georgia, starting with an Atlanta outlet.

Consumers rank their top 10 favorites from a field of hundreds.

As fast-food chains up their quality, prices increase, and customers might think twice, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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