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At McDonald’s, higher pay and benefits start yielding results

The burger giant and its franchisees are getting more applications, and argue that people who start their careers at one of their restaurants have better financial security later in life.

Workforce

Should restaurants require worker vaccinations? It’s complicated

As mask mandates return, employee vaccine requirements could go further. But for restaurants facing a labor shortage after a brutal year face challenges doing so. And maybe shouldn’t do that at all.

Financing

Popeyes chicken sandwich breeds new unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2021

The chain is maintaining strong unit volumes, though pressure from competitors ate into its sales last quarter. Chicken nuggets could help.

Financing

Tim Hortons hopes higher quality and loyalty breeds success

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2021

The coffee-and-doughnut chain has been gradually improving, behind cracked eggs, new coffee and a loyalty program.

Financing

Digital sales jump and unit growth returns at Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2021

Sales at Burger King recovered but remained lower than many of its rivals while Popeyes lost some momentum.

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KFC’s U.S. sales soar as Yum Brands digital sales hits $5B

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2021

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger all saw sales recover over 2019 levels while the company opened a record number of global restaurants.

Financing

Yum Brands speeds its unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2021

The owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit opened a record number of restaurants and has increased its development expectations.

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McDonald’s says its labor challenges are easing

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2021

The company credits higher wages and an end to unemployment benefits for bringing in more applicants but costs are driving up prices.

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McDonald’s sales soar thanks to digital, chicken sandwiches and a boy band

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2021

The company’s U.S. same-store sales rose nearly 15% over 2019 levels, and 7% globally, as the company’s promotions and its digital sales drove business.

Financing

What it takes to make a good fast-food burger

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features television writer and producer Bill Oakley, best known for The Simpsons, but also a prolific Instagram food reviewer.

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