Iwona Alter

The burger chain is implementing a systemwide cooked-to-order standard to improve food quality and temperature, moving away from traditional holding systems.

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Iwona Alter, the brand president for the fast-food chain.

In June, Carl’s Jr. took a shot at its fellow, longtime, California-centric burger chain Jack in the Box, with a campaign encouraging customers to show them proof that they passed a Jack in the Box on their way to a Carl’s location.

CKE Restaurants brand Carl’s Jr. has overhauled its kitchen operations to implement a made-to-order burger system, aiming to improve product quality and competitiveness.

CKE Restaurant Holdings launches Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign, supporting military families and veterans.

The Habit Burger Grill welcomes Jack Hinchliffe as its new Global Chief Marketing Officer, bringing experience from Yum! Brands.

The Habit Burger Grill, a fast-casual burger franchise, has opened its fourth store in Cambodia.

The Habit Burger Grill has continued its international expansion with a new location in Cambodia, marking its third restaurant in the country.

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The Habit Burger Grill announces the opening of a new location at Universal CityWalk Hollywood in partnership with new franchise Burgers & More Inc.

The Habit Burger Grill is expanding internationally with its first location in Cambodia, joining forces with franchise partner Kampuchea Tela Company, LTD.

The Habit Burger Grill opens its first Massachusetts location in Wilmington on October 7th with franchise partner Heidi Burgers.

The Habit Burger Grill is redirecting 100% of donations made through Uber Eats to their long-standing foundation partner No Kid Hungry.

The Habit Burger Grill expands in Salinas with a new store opening, offering a fundraising event to support North Salinas High School on March 8th.

The Habit Burger Grill introduces new Brussel sprouts, prepared daily with fresh sprouts and garlic, as part of its menu innovation and commitment to offering healthy and flavorful options.

Jack in the Box is now available on Grubhub in 20 markets across the nation, with plans to expand to more locations throughout the year.

Jack in the Box tests a 'Merry Munchie Meal' for marijuana enthusiasts in California, partnering with a digital media company backed by Snoop Dogg.

Jack in the Box has partnered with DoorDash to offer delivery in over 200 cities, boosting business and seeing larger orders.

Quick-service restaurants see a surge in late-night foot traffic, with White Castle leading the way with 21.5% of customers visiting between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.