Quick Service

Starbucks promises a more diverse corporate workforce

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 14, 2020

The coffee giant will tie executive pay to diversity targets and says that 30% of its corporate staff at all levels will come from diverse groups.

Financing

After a pandemic cease fire, McDonald’s and Wendy’s commence their breakfast battle

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2020

The two fast-food chains start pushing for morning customers as their sales recover, but it remains a smaller market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Tim Hortons will ditch plastic straws next year

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2020

The company plans to transition to paper straws in Canada early next year.

Operations

A&W finds the gale force of the pandemic to be a tailwind

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 13, 2020

Having locations in the areas where city dwellers have hunkered down because of the COVID-19 crisis proved a boon for the venerable brand. The key was having drive-thrus.

Financing

Domino’s long-term unit goal runs into a problem: The pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2020

The pizza chain has seen global unit growth slow even as its sales remain strong as the coronavirus limits new construction.

Financing

Tim Hortons takes aim, again, at one of its prominent franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2020

The company wouldn’t give the U.S. franchisee association's president an extension on a remodel requirement unless the group dropped its lawsuit against the franchisor. The location is now closed.

Food