Consumers don’t really seem to like McDonald’s. Does that matter?
McDonald's had $55 billion in sales last year despite negative consumer sentiment.
· Restaurant Business· October 2, 2026
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Cook Out
Cook Out is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 5 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Burger.
Chicken Salad Chick tops the chart in new study of emerging brands
- Emerging Chains - Franchising - Fast Casual - News Chicken Salad Chick tops the chart in new study of emerging brands Data firm YouGov ranked the Top 20 restaurant chains on the
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 19, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick Named America’s Top Emerging Restaurant Brand
Chicken Salad Chick took the top spot in YouGov’s 2026 U.S. emerging dining brands study, beating out competitors like Cook Out and Just Salad.
· QSR Magazine· August 18, 2026
In the burger business, Culver's and Shake Shack are grabbing market share
Culver's and Shake Shack gain market share with 14.2% and 15.2% growth
· Restaurant Business· May 13, 2026
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How to create food fandom
The rise of social media fandom is transforming restaurant loyalty, turning fast-food brands like Cook Out and Bojangles into markers of personal identity and community.
· Nation's Restaurant News· May 8, 2026