Shake Shack, an American burger chain, has announced plans to open six new locations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Canada over the next year. The new locations will be in Mississauga, Vaughan, and downtown Toronto, including Square One Shopping Centre, Yonge and Eglinton, Vaughan Mills, King West, and Yonge and Bloor. The first new location will open on August 19, 2025, at Square One in Mississauga, marking the brand's expansion into the west end of the GTA. The expansion is part of Shake Shack's long-term commitment to growing its presence in Canada.

Taylor Swift announced the upcoming release of her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' during a podcast with Travis Kelce. The announcement triggered a widespread marketing campaign across major brands, including United Airlines, Olive Garden, Shake Shack, FedEx, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cinnabon, Walmart, Netflix, and Google, all adopting orange-themed content in celebration. Swift's previous Eras Tour generated over a billion dollars in revenue, establishing her tours as major economic events. Her public discussion of her love for the color orange and mention of LASIK eye surgery prompted immediate brand engagement, with LASIK.com leveraging the reference to promote its services.

A report indicates that 114 US companies plan to lay off employees in August 2025, amid a slowing job market and rising unemployment. The July jobs report showed only 73,000 job growth, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%. Major firms including Microsoft, Georgia-Pacific, Wells Fargo, CVS Health, Target, Nordstrom, Amazon Fresh, Walmart, and McDonald's are expected to cut hundreds of jobs across sectors such as tech, retail, healthcare, and logistics. Experts suggest that rising costs, global tariffs, and shifting business strategies are driving these layoffs, with some companies reducing staff to improve profitability. The number of companies filing for layoffs increased from 95 in July to 114 in August, according to WARNTracker.com data.

Lotteria, a Korean-born burger franchise, opened its first store in Fullerton, California, as part of a pilot operation that attracted over 500 visitors on the first day despite high temperatures. The store features a menu blending Korean flavors with local tastes, including bulgogi and shrimp burgers, and offers unique items like the Bibimbap Rice Burger and Korean-style fries. The franchise is preparing for a grand opening on August 14, 2025, and has expressed plans to expand into Malaysia and Singapore through a partnership with a local company.

An article ranks seven national chain cheeseburgers based on customer praise gathered from social media comments, focusing on the number of mentions and intensity of positive feedback. The ranking starts with less frequently raved-about options and progresses to the most passionately endorsed. The chains featured include Ted’s Montana Grill, Chili’s, Freddy’s, Red Robin Gourmet Southern Charm, Five Guys, Shake Shack, and Culver’s, with Culver’s receiving the highest praise as the top-rated cheeseburger.