Steak 'n Shake

Bodine Berger joins Broken Yolk Cafe as director of franchise development, bringing experience from Eggs Up Grill, Steak ‘n Shake, and Domino’s Pizza.

Bodine Berger joins Broken Yolk Cafe as Director of Franchise Development.

Released ahead of National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18, the inaugural "Loyalty in the Real World" report analyzed hundreds of thousands of visitors to the top 20 burger-focused QSR and fast casual chains across 20 U.S.

Shake Shack has the most loyal customer base among the nation's top burger chains, according to a study, from advertising platform Simpli.fi, offering fast casual operators a data-backed look at what it takes to keep guests coming back.

Steak 'n Shake reports 11.9 percent same-store sales growth in Q2

Blaze Pizza needs to focus on key areas for growth

As the organization evolves, leadership changes occurred this summer, with Todd Barto appointed as Vice President of Operations and Michael Lassen as Vice President of Franchise Development.

Jack in the Box appoints new president in CEO succession step

Bubbakoo’s Burritos is building on strong momentum in 2026, marked by restaurant growth, menu innovation and key organizational investments to support its expanding franchise system.

Slim Chickens COO Christina Vaughan to speak at QSR Evolution Conference.

Steak ‘n Shake achieved its strongest same-store sales growth in decades following a pivot to kiosk-based service and a health-focused 'MAHA' ingredient philosophy.

Cracker Barrel reported its earnings earlier this week and, if you simply looked at the numbers, you’d think the company was in trouble.

Smashburger appoints Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.

- Fast Casual - Executives - News Smashburger names Kate Savelli chief marketing officer The former executive with Bagel Brands is part of a trio of executive changes at the fast-c

The burger chain has appointed Kate Savelli as CMO, alongside new leadership roles for non-traditional development and western operations to drive nationwide growth.

GLP-1s, international crises and consumer demand for novelty have made limited-time items an ever more important part of restaurant menu playbooks.

This week’s industry roundup covers Starbucks’ new Nashville corporate office, McDonald’s significant domestic unit growth acceleration, and Little Caesars’ entry into drone delivery testing.

At the 2025 FLDC, industry leaders shared best practices for one of franchising’s most overlooked topics: exit strategies.

CHICAGO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Big Blue Swim School announces the appointment of Tracy Stockard as Chief Marketing Officer.

15 burger franchise concepts are listed for potential investment in 2024, with initial investments ranging from $464,500 to $2,306,500.

Jazzercise is a globally recognized fitness franchise offering high-intensity cardio classes with dance-fusion workouts, operating over 8,500 locations in 25 countries.

Red Robin has 546 locations with $3 million average sales.

Affordable franchising models allowed new business owners to start a business for less than $10,000, with options in food, exercise, and cleaning concepts.

Crumbl Cookies has seen significant growth, with over 600 locations in 47 states and a 500% increase in growth from 2019.