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Food

Burger King proves that plant-based meat isn’t targeted at vegetarians

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 23, 2022

The burger chain is doubling down on its Impossible Foods offerings with a pair of new options, one of which features bacon, which is not a plant.

Leadership

Burger King franchisee Carrols names Ahmad Filsoof as VP strategic initiatives

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2022

The former Amazon Web Services and McDonald’s executive will work on strategy and business innovation.

Financing

Ratings agencies are downgrading Burger King franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2022

The Bottom Line: Weak sales and rising costs, including delivery fees, have eaten into the profit margins of big operators like GPS Hospitality and Carrols Restaurant Group.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

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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