Burger King

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2022

The Bottom Line: Lost amid the burger chain’s $400 million investment is a shift in its incentive structure it believes could improve the frequency and quality of remodels.

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How Burger King has fallen behind its competitors

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2022

The Bottom Line: The burger chain, which is working on its revitalization, has not just lost ground to Wendy’s and McDonald’s but also Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell.

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Burger King is investing $400M to revitalize its U.S. business

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2022

The burger chain will spend the money over two years to boost marketing and invest in technology and remodels. It has the support of most of its franchisees.

Marketing

Why restaurant mascots have been benched this ad season

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 23, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: The onetime marketing superstars have lost the spotlight to food, guests and less-controversial employees. The spokesfigures' past may explain why.

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As its breakfast business grows, Wendy’s takes aim at Burger King

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 12, 2022

Wendy’s has been gaining sales in the morning, in part at the expense of its Miami-based rival. And now they’re battling over French toast sticks.

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Burger King franchisee Carrols sees its inflation problems easing

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 11, 2022

The burger chain’s largest operator said it believes its labor costs and commodity prices are improving, which could help its profit margins later this year.

Financing

Digital sales drive performance at parent of Burger King and Tim Hortons

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2022

Brand operator Restaurant Brands International now gets a third of its sales through digital channels. Sales at Burger King and Popeyes also improve in the U.S.

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In Tim Hortons, Burger King could have a model for a U.S. comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2022

The Bottom Line: While the two chains and their revitalization plans are different, the Canadian coffee brand’s strong second-quarter results give its sister brand hope of a comeback in its U.S. market.

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