Smashburger

The week in franchising, April 3, 2012

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2012

A roundup of developments affecting restaurant franchisees and franchisors.

Financing

Jollibee takes a bigger stake in Smashburger

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2018

The Philippines-based foodservice company now owns a majority of the burger chain.

Pizza steps up

By Patricia Cobe on May 28, 2013

Is “better pizza” following in the footsteps of “better burgers” as the next fast-casual star? Some industry veterans are betting on it, including...

Beverage

The art of crafts

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Jul. 07, 2014

Beer lists go hyperlocal as restaurants partner with craft brewers in their own backyards.

Steal This Idea: Lessons from a failed fast-casual expansion

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 14, 2015

Boloco’s Washington flop is attributed to three factors: low brand awareness, operational issues and competition.

Jollibee still hunting for U.S. restaurant brands

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 17, 2015

The chairman says he has up to $1 billion to spend.

Smashburger names Michael Nolan new CEO

By Kelsey Nash on Apr. 27, 2016

Nolan replaces Scott Crane at the fast-casual burger chain.

Quiznos parts with another CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2016

After less than 17 months, the post is empty again.

Marketing

4 ways to go beyond the basics of Snapchat

By Kelsey Nash on Sep. 19, 2016

Snapchat in recent months has debuted an interface that puts branded content front and center. Here’s how some companies are getting results.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain fries

By Jill Failla and Lizzy Freier on Apr. 25, 2017

Customers reveal which restaurant chains’ french fries they deem most likely to spark cravings.

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