Quick_Service

Operations

McDonald’s is testing breakfast catering

The burger giant is trying out delivery of large breakfast orders in the Orlando, Fla., market.

Financing

Jack in the Box CEO Lenny Comma takes a jab at QSR discounting

He says the company won’t discount more than it already has out of concern for its franchisees’ margins.

The chain says its sales haven’t changed in markets where its larger rival has tested fresh-beef burgers.

But this time, the chain is adding a spiced-up version of the popular product.

Consumers are slow to adapt to the new technology, so don’t expect quick improvement, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Getting the right CEO might not be easy without major concessions by ownership, including a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The Mexican QSR chain is adding a “Buck & Change” menu to give $1 items a place to go when costs force price increases.

CFO Eric Lefebvre will take over operation of the multibrand company in November.

Trevor Haynes will serve as interim CEO while the struggling chain looks for a replacement.

One out of every four orders included the LTO, which helped the chain compete in a tough market.

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