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Digital sales drive performance at parent of Burger King and Tim Hortons

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2022

Brand operator Restaurant Brands International now gets a third of its sales through digital channels. Sales at Burger King and Popeyes also improve in the U.S.

Financing

In Tim Hortons, Burger King could have a model for a U.S. comeback

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2022

The Bottom Line: While the two chains and their revitalization plans are different, the Canadian coffee brand’s strong second-quarter results give its sister brand hope of a comeback in its U.S. market.

Operations

Here's where Indiana Jones should have looked for a Whopper

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 02, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Here's how a mothballed Burger King was hidden for 13 years.

Leadership

Burger King names Thibault Roux chief digital officer

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2022

He will oversee the fast-food chain’s efforts to use digital to create "the best guest experience."

Food

Burger King proves that plant-based meat isn’t targeted at vegetarians

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 23, 2022

The burger chain is doubling down on its Impossible Foods offerings with a pair of new options, one of which features bacon, which is not a plant.

Leadership

Burger King franchisee Carrols names Ahmad Filsoof as VP strategic initiatives

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2022

The former Amazon Web Services and McDonald’s executive will work on strategy and business innovation.

Financing

Ratings agencies are downgrading Burger King franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2022

The Bottom Line: Weak sales and rising costs, including delivery fees, have eaten into the profit margins of big operators like GPS Hospitality and Carrols Restaurant Group.

Financing

How does RBI navigate pricing? It’s complicated

By Heather Lalley on May 21, 2022

Jose Cil, CEO of the parent company of Burger King, Popeye, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs, said during a talk at the National Restaurant Association Show that raising prices is more than a simple math problem.

Financing

How big Burger King franchisee Carrols plans to combat historic inflation

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2022

The company’s labor issues have improved, but food costs have risen 17% over the past year, thanks to high beef costs. It says pricing alone won’t fix the problem.

Financing

International customers flock to U.S. fast-food brands

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2022

Despite challenges with omicron, China and Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell and other brands have seen strong growth in global markets.

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