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Labor costs ease for Burger King franchisee Carrols, but not food costs

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The operator is watching its commodity costs soar even as beef costs are flat. Wage rate inflation, meanwhile, has slowed this year but is expected to settle at a higher-than-normal rate.

Food

Wendy’s gets playful with its Frosty

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The burger chain is introducing the Peppermint Frosty next week. But that won’t be the only new flavor as the burger chain gets creative with the iconic dessert.

Financing

Dutch Bros sales improve, but Sacramento holds them back

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The drive-thru beverage chain’s same-store sales rose 1.7% last quarter. But the company is working to improve results in one of its biggest markets.

Financing

Taco John's makes a big push

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain has been making changes to everything from its branding to the location of its corporate staff. The moves are starting to pay dividends with faster growth.

Financing

French Toast Sticks drove Wendy's sales last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2022

The product is already the chain's top-selling item in the morning, leading to a "meaningful acceleration" in breakfast sales.

Financing

Tim Hortons and Popeyes find their footing outside the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: The brands’ international unit expansion has taken off, providing parent company Restaurant Brands International with a key growth pillar.

Operations

United Airlines gives grab-and-go lounges a try

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

The carrier has opened a new convenience-store-like lounge in Denver for members of its elite flyers club.

Marketing

Starbucks’ loyalty link with Delta was apparently a huge hit

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2022

Marketing Bites: McDonald’s new Happy Meals feature the Black Panther movie sequel; Checkers and Rally’s celebrate E.T.; Papa John’s shifts to value.

Financing

Fast-food chains believe they have the upper hand in a recession

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: Companies like Burger King, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Papa John’s may be in a good position to gain share if the economy does hit a recession. History suggests they’re right.

Financing

Burger King's operational improvements start paying off

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2022

The company’s U.S. same-store sales improved last quarter, driven by its new line of chicken sandwiches and a focus on the Whopper.

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