Burgers

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

The end is near for New Mexico's In-N-Out drought

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 09, 2023

The beloved burger chain is planning to open in The Land of Enchantment for the first time, but not until 2027.

Operations

BurgerFi CEO begins making moves to evolve better-burger brand

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2023

The Florida-based chain acquired two franchise units and is plotting a return to Manhattan. Also, the fries will be improved.

Food

Game meats star on Arby's menu as football season gets underway

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 07, 2023

The chain revisits venison and elk with its new Big Game Burger, reinforcing its claim "we have the meats."

Food

Wendy's gives guests 'a nacho platter in one burger bite' with new cheeseburger

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2023

The craveability of nachos inspired Chefs John Li and Jay Drumm to create the Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger and Queso Fries.

Financing

Chains find some success at late night

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 11, 2023

Wendy’s and Jack in the Box are each making a big push to target night owls as labor has improved and stores can open longer hours.

Financing

Struggling Back Yard Burgers declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2023

The fast-casual better-burger chain that once had nearly 200 restaurants filed for Chapter 11, its second such filing in just over a decade, after closing several restaurants.

Premium

Operations