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Burger King taps a former Pepsico executive to head U.S. marketing

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2023

Patrick O’Toole will be the burger chain's CMO in the U.S. and Canada as it works to revitalize its brand.

Leadership

Zaxby’s names KFC veteran as new chief supply chain officer

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 10, 2023

Carl Mount, most recently with Starbucks, brings deep experience in both supply chain and purchasing to the position.

Operations

In-N-Out to open first East Coast territory office in Tennessee

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 10, 2023

The fast-food chain will start opening restaurants in the state in 2026, potentially opening up growth East of the Mississippi.

Financing

Here’s why Krispy Kreme is selling doughnuts at McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2023

The doughnut chain is testing the sale of its products inside the burger giant’s Louisville, Ky., locations. The company’s goal is to see if it can sell in more locations than just retailers.

Financing

Feds charge McDonald’s and its former CEO over his 2019 termination

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2023

The SEC said Steve Easterbrook made false statements regarding the nature of his firing and charged McDonald’s over public disclosure violations. Easterbrook was fined $400,000. The burger giant escaped financial penalties due to its cooperation.

Financing

McDonald’s will evaluate staffing as part of an organizational restructuring

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2023

Saying the company “cannot stand still” despite recent success, CEO Chris Kempczinski announced broad changes that will require some “difficult discussions and decisions.”

Financing

Why the next year will be huge for Burger King’s future

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: The bankruptcy of TOMS King Holdings may be the first domino in a substantial change in the burger chain’s franchisee base as it looks to turn itself around.

Consumer Trends

Gen Z college students rank their fast food favorites

Jan. 06, 2023

Recent Yelp data reveals the most popular national, regional and local chains near top public universities in the U.S.

Financing

A big Burger King franchisee declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2023

TOMS King Holdings, which operates 90 locations in Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, blamed the pandemic for hurting traffic and inflation for draining cash flow.

Leadership

Culver’s names Julie Fussner CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2023

The six-year company veteran becomes the first C-level marketing chief in the burger chain’s history.

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