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Fewer discounts means better profits for Burger King franchisee Carrols

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2023

The franchisee, which operates one out of seven Burger King restaurants in the U.S., said it generated more cash than it has in two years as more of its customers paid the full price.

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Patrick Doyle puts his faith in the Whopper

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The new executive chairman of Restaurant Brands International believes the burger may be a better brand than Burger King right now. It may be key to the fast-food chain's U.S. comeback.

Marketing

Restaurant marketing is time-warping back to the future

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 21, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Old is new again as chains ranging from Outback to Wendy’s resurrect classic ad themes for another go. So where’s the beef in these new efforts?

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With new leadership, Restaurant Brands International charts an aggressive path

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2023

Patrick Doyle, and now new CEO Josh Kobza, take the helm at the owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs with a mandate: Speed the company's growth.

Leadership

'I missed it.' Why Patrick Doyle came back to the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2023

The former Domino’s CEO, who returned as executive chairman of Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International in November, said he is “all in” with his new position.

Leadership

Josh Kobza named CEO of Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2023

The 11-year company veteran, who had been COO, will take over for José Cil on March 1. Cil will remain with the Burger King and Tim Hortons parent company for one year as an advisor.

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Patrick Doyle makes franchisee profitability a priority at Burger King

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2023

The Bottom Line: Restaurant Brands International, under its new executive chairman and incoming CEO Josh Kobza, said improving profits for its store owners is critical to driving future growth.

Leadership

Burger King taps a former Pepsico executive to head U.S. marketing

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2023

Patrick O’Toole will be the burger chain's CMO in the U.S. and Canada as it works to revitalize its brand.

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Why the next year will be huge for Burger King’s future

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: The bankruptcy of TOMS King Holdings may be the first domino in a substantial change in the burger chain’s franchisee base as it looks to turn itself around.

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A big Burger King franchisee declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2023

TOMS King Holdings, which operates 90 locations in Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, blamed the pandemic for hurting traffic and inflation for draining cash flow.

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