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Battle of the beefBattle of the beef

Dallas-Fort Worth’s strong economy, diverse customer base help create robust burger competition

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

September 12, 2011

10 Min Read
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By Ron Ruggless


The Dallas-Fort Worth area appears to be about one beef patty and two pickles away from becoming the front line in a full-fledged burger war.


California’s In-N-Out injected some major sizzle into the area’s burger competition this year by entering the North Texas market with five stores, long lines and plans to build a distribution center in Fort Worth. Carl’s Jr., a division of CKE Restaurants, has ramped up development in the metropolitan area, with 13 new stores open and more planned.


And the Big Three of McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King continue to go head-to-head with regional favorites like Dairy Queen, Sonic and Whataburger. 


And they are all adding units.


Meanwhile, the major better-burger players like Five Guy...

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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