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Wendy’s to Upgrade Logo, Restaurants

Wendy's Reveals New Look for Restaurants
Prototype of Wendy's new look. Photo courtesy of Wendy's Co.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's announced last week that its brand is in the midst of a major upgrade. It plans to tweak its logo in March of 2013, upgrade restaurants, emphasize fresh ingredients in new menu items and better connect with customers via social media.

The Real Story of Smashburger

"Home of the Smashburger" in Eastern Kentucky
"Home of the Smashburger" restaurants invented in Kentucky 50 years ago.

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Smashburger’s origin dates back over fifty years ago in Ashland, Kentucky, located in the Appalachian Mountains.

McDonald’s Stops Pink Slime in Burgers

British chef and American t.v. star Jamie Oliver is on a mission to end the unwholesome foods that are bulking up school kids and their parents. They are listening.

Smashburger Gaining National Recognition

Opening of Hicksville, NY Smashburger

CEO Dave Prokupek announced today that their Smashburger “better burger”  restaurant concept is growing fast, now with 143 locations nationwide.

Forbes Ranks Smashburger No 1

Kid inside a Smashburger
Inside a Smashburger, photo/twodolla

Forbes said torrid expansion earned Smashburger top honors on its list of America’s Most Promising Companies.

Smashburger Opens 100th Store

Inside a Smashburger in Kentucky
Being served as customer #27 inside a Kentucky Smashburger, photo/bmm

DENVER — Better burger concept Smashburger announces that it has opened the doors of its 100th store with the grand opening of a Schaumburg, Illinois franchise on April 27.