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Tim Hortons struggles while Popeyes surges

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2020

The chains, both owned by Restaurant Brands International, demonstrate divergent consumer and market shifts during the pandemic, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Domino’s names Stu Levy CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2020

The supply chain executive will be promoted to take over for Jeff Lawrence.

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With record sales, Papa John’s turns to unit expansion

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2020

The pizza chain’s same-store sales were up a record 28% in North America in 2Q and accelerated in July, prompting the company to focus on growth.

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Burger King’s owner plans to close hundreds of restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2020

Restaurant Brands International is working with operators of its brands, including Popeyes and Tim Hortons, to close underperforming restaurants.

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The pandemic has been good to Checkers

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2020

The drive-thru restaurant chain has improving sales and wants to expand, says RB’s The Bottom Line. It just has to restructure that debt first.

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Wendy’s sales soar in July, thanks to breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2020

The chain’s same-store sales rose 8.2% during the month, and the company is now planning to spend big to market the daypart later this year.

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How Qdoba survived the quarantine on its own

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Keith Guilbault, the CEO of Qdoba, talking about the chain’s life as a stand-alone company.

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