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How does RBI navigate pricing? It’s complicated

 By Heather Lalley on May 21, 2022

Jose Cil, CEO of the parent company of Burger King, Popeye, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs, said during a talk at the National Restaurant Association Show that raising prices is more than a simple math problem.

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How big Burger King franchisee Carrols plans to combat historic inflation

 By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2022

The company’s labor issues have improved, but food costs have risen 17% over the past year, thanks to high beef costs. It says pricing alone won’t fix the problem.

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International customers flock to U.S. fast-food brands

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2022

Despite challenges with omicron, China and Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell and other brands have seen strong growth in global markets.

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Carrols pays a big price for Burger King’s challenges

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2022

The Bottom Line: The different stock price performances between Burger King’s parent company and its largest franchisee provide some lessons for large-scale franchisees.

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Despite sales decline, Burger King sees progress in its comeback

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: The burger chain says its gap to competitors narrowed last quarter and said digital sales are picking up. But rising costs are still causing financial problems for operators.

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Burger King’s same-store sales fall in the U.S. but flourish internationally

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2022

Tim Hortons’ Canada sales surge, Popeyes declined and Firehouse Subs beat difficult comparisons.

Marketing

Pretty please: Chains really, really, really want you to sign up for their rewards programs

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 28, 2022

Marketing Bites: Restaurants are boosting their incentives to get customers to fork over their data, Friendly’s wants folks to save room for ice cream, and more marketing news of the week.

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Burger King is sued over alleged health risks in its packaging

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 14, 2022

The action focuses on the potential dangers of PFAS, a large class of chemicals commonly found in food wraps and containers.

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Restaurant chains’ Russia risks are on full display right now

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2022

The Bottom Line: There is only so much franchises can do to close their stores in the country. It’s not keeping people from calling for boycotts.

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Burger King is selling its interest in its Russia joint venture

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2022

The company has thus far been unable to close its locations in the country. Meanwhile, copycat trademark applications there demonstrate the risk to U.S. brands.

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