World Food Championships announce 2025 winners Each of the 10 winning competitors move on to the Final Table, hosted in Bentonville, Ark., during the spring of 2026. Industry News October 22, 2025 No Comments Competitors from more than 35 states and 14 countries battled to take home titles across 10 different categories, including bacon, barbecue, burgers and seafood.Read More
Sonic rolls outs Pretzel Bacon Sonic Smasher Pretzel Bacon Sonic Smasher features hand-smashed Angus beef patties with crispy edges. Industry News October 20, 2025 No Comments Pretzel Bacon Sonic Smasher debuts alongside the new Creamy Mustard Chicken Tender Wrap.Read More
Applebee's adds Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger to 2 for $25 meal deal Applebee's puts Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger and Chicken Parmesan Fettucine innovations on the menu for a limited time. Industry News October 8, 2025 No Comments Applebee's expands its 2 for $25 meal deal menu with the new Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger and Chicken Parmesan Fettucine.Read More
Regional flavor trends inspire Smashburger burger and hot dog innovations Colorado-inspired menu items celebrate the brand's Denver roots. Industry News October 7, 2025 No Comments Smashburger brings back its Colorado Smashburger and unveils the Colorado Big Dog.Read More
Fatburger chain returns to Japan Four locations are set to open in Okinawa over the next five years, with the first unit slated to open before the end of 2025. Industry News September 26, 2025 No Comments Fatburger parent company partners with operator Green Micro Factory to bring the burger brand back to Japan.Read More
Mega Monster Burger debuts at Red Robin Red Robin introduces its lineup for Halloween, featuring a twist on the Monster Double Burger. Industry News September 25, 2025 No Comments Red Robin innovates based on the popularity of its limited-time triple patty burgers.Read More
Denny's celebrates movie role with burger and chicken nugget launches Denny's menu innovations include the 'Good Fortune' Burger and Budget Angel Chicken Nuggies. Industry News September 24, 2025 No Comments Denny’s serves up menu innovations inspired by its role in the new movie 'Good Fortune.'Read More
Culver's brings back CurderBurger CurderBurger is back for its fifth year. Industry News September 24, 2025 No Comments Culver's showcases the CurderBurger during its first annual Curdtoberfest, a monthlong celebration.Read More
Shake Shack appoints first chief brand officer to lead marketing strategy Michael Fanuel joins the Shake Shack leadership team to oversee advertising, paid media and insights and analytics. Industry News September 23, 2025 No Comments Michael Fanuele's appointment as chief brand officer reinforces Shake Shack's focus on growth and marketing investments.Read More
DecisionNext Cheeseburger Index returns – and it's record-breaking The index highlights the price increases across the protein industry throughout summer 2025. Fred Wilkinson September 22, 2025 No Comments Beef trim has experienced price increases and continues to demonstrate heightened price volatility.Read More