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In-N-Out Burger news proves popular with readers

12/8/2017

In-N-Out Burger's plan to expand to Colorado caught SmartBrief readers' attention this week, as did news that the chain made Glassdoor's list of top-rated workplaces among restaurant employees. Blue Bell's popular holiday ice cream flavors ranked first on the list, and McDonald's new value menu also made the Top 10.

Impossible Burger creates a bootleg Chicago "meateasy"

10/31/2017

Impossible Burger created a pop-up Chicago "meateasy," promoting it with signs for the fictional "Chicago Sausage Guild," which called on residents to halt the practice of people secretly frequenting "meateasies" to indulge in veggie burgers. The push also involved a Guild hotline and actors outside the restaurant dressed up as Guild employees protesting the illicit venue.

Teens still see a need for brick-and-mortar stores

5/23/2016

Generation Z may be the most digital-savvy demographic group yet, but teens still see a need for malls and stores where they can touch and try on clothes before making a purchase, according to a panel of 14-to-17-year-olds. The group, gathered at a conference in Las Vegas, named Nike, Adidas, Levi's, Vans, McDonald’s and In-N-Out Burger as some of their favorite brands.

5 retailers rank among 2015's best places to work

12/18/2015

Five retail and restaurant companies landed on Glassdoor's latest survey of best places to work, starting with In-N-Out Burger, whose CEO won a 95% approval rating from employees. Supermarkets H-E-B and Wegmans also made the list, as did warehouse retailer Costco and outdoor gear seller REI.

In-N-Out wins big by staying small

11/23/2015

California-based In-N-Out Burger has gained a national reputation despite refusing to grow beyond the five states that are within a day's drive of its three butcheries. The 67-year-old chain's menu is made up of just burgers, fries and shakes, and fans learn the inside jargon they need to order quickly. "Many people feel like they are part of something with In-N-Out. It still feels like a mom-and-pop operation," said food blogger Tom Bricker.

Restaurant stories, ConAgra spin-off rated high with readers

11/20/2015

SmartBrief readers took an interest in how In-N-Out Burger has grown by staying small and McDonald's efforts to woo budget-conscious consumers with a new take on its value menu. Both stories ranked high with readers, as did news of ConAgra's Lamb Weston spin-off, Kroger's approach to urban markets now that it has Mariano's in the mix and the possibility of Wal-Mart using drones to make grocery deliveries.

Restaurant stories rated high with SB readers this week

11/20/2015

SmartBrief readers took an interest in how In-N-Out Burger has grown by staying small as well as McDonald's efforts to woo budget-conscious consumers with a new take on its value menu. Both stories ranked high with readers, as did tales of ConAgra's Lamb Weston spin-off, Amazon's expanded restaurant delivery plan and chefs' visions for new Thanksgiving dishes.

In-N-Out wins big by staying small

11/18/2015

California-based In-N-Out Burger has gained a national reputation despite refusing to grow beyond the five states that are within a day's drive of its three butcheries. The 67-year-old chain's menu is made up of just burgers, fries and shakes, and fans learn the inside jargon they need to order quickly. "Many people feel like they are part of something with In-N-Out. It still feels like a mom-and-pop operation," said food blogger Tom Bricker.

Franchises explore financing options

3/20/2015

Accessing capital can be a challenge, so franchise brands such as Burger 21, Wayback Burgers, Teriyaki Madness and Marco's Pizza have explored a number of funding strategies. Burger 21, for example, has found more success working with regional lenders. "We’re not getting the reception from some of those national players yet," said Dan Stone of Front Burner Brands, the parent company of Burger 21.