Quick_Service

Is the world ready for Taco Bell?

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2019

The Mexican QSR, a hot concept in the U.S., has been slow to expand internationally. That’s beginning to change, and here’s why.

Financing

Pizza Hut works to fix its asset problem

By Jonathan Maze on May 30, 2019

The chain lost its place as the country’s largest pizza chain mostly because it has too many dine-in locations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How Burger King plans to boost its breakfast business

By Jonathan Maze on May 28, 2019

The chain is planning more innovation and marketing to get more customers in the morning.

Financing

Jean Birch and John Gainor join Jack in the Box board

By Jonathan Maze on May 28, 2019

The two former industry executives were named independent directors in a deal between the company and activist investor Jana Partners.

Financing

Burger King’s St. Louis sales surged, thanks to Impossible Whopper

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2019

The chain’s sales rose 28% in the market in April, according to Technomic data, explaining the quick decision to expand the test, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Sizzler CEO Kerry Kramp leaves the company

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2019

The 130-unit chain said he left to pursue other opportunities, and no successor has been named.

Financing

Can a cup rescue McDonald’s traffic?

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2019

The chain is testing a new recyclable cup to replace foam, which many believe could help locations in the South regain some lost drink traffic, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing