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Burger King's sales rebounded last quarter

 By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2023

The struggling burger chain’s same-store sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. as its marketing efforts take hold.

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Burger King is making some big changes in its franchising strategy

 By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2023

Facing more store closures, the fast-food chain will only allow its better operators to expand and wants more smaller franchisees. “In an ideal world, I’d like it if they could drive to all their restaurants.”

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Here's how many restaurants Subway closed last year

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2023

The fast-food sandwich giant slowed its rate of closures in 2022 but still shuttered 571 U.S. restaurants. It has the lowest number of restaurants since 2005.

Leadership

Fat Brands names two replacements for CEO Andy Wiederhorn

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2023

Ken Kuick, the CFO, and Rob Rosen, EVP of capital markets, will become co-CEOs of the franchise brand operator on Friday.

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With delivery sales still slow, Domino's looks to improve its service

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2023

The pizza chain will train its franchisees this summer in a bid to improve delivery times and service. It is also planning changes to its loyalty program and a redesign of its e-commerce platform.

Food

Here's what Chick-fil-A customers think of the chain's Cauliflower Sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2023

More than two-thirds of the chain’s diners who tried the vegetarian sandwich said they would buy it again.

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Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm on adapting to a changing market

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The chief executive of the made-to-order doughnut chain joins the podcast to discuss the company's new prototype and growth strategy.

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At McDonald's, a strong quarter marked by caution

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food burger giant appears to be hitting on all cylinders. But it warned about the operating environment and remains convinced that a recession is in the offing.

Marketing

McDonald's changes the name of a chicken sandwich and sales soar

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2023

The fast-food burger chain’s simple name change led to double-digit sales increases of the McCrispy Sandwich in the first quarter, proving again that branding matters.

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McDonald's reorganization is costing the company $180M

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2023

The Chicago-based burger giant is spending the funds on severance payments to laid-off workers and leases for closed field offices. Its sales also surged in the first quarter.

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