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When Burger King nearly started serving Domino’s Pizza

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2022

The Bottom Line: In the 1990s, Burger King tested a Domino’s-branded personal pizza that proved remarkably successful, until the suits got in the way.

Financing

Why Burger King couldn’t compete in the Chicken Sandwich Wars

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2022

The Bottom Line: The chain’s Ch’King sandwich was good, but it didn’t generate hoped-for sales and was outperformed by both McDonald’s and KFC.

Financing

Big Burger King franchisee Carrols says omicron hurt its sales

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2022

The company’s results were improving in the fourth quarter but worsened in the last two weeks of December.

Financing

Carrols Restaurant Group, citing 'significant and unforeseen challenges,' hands out bonuses

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2022

The big Burger King franchisee cited labor costs, supply chain challenges and its upcoming CEO’s retirement in giving out retention awards to some top executives.

Financing

Burger King hopes speed can hasten its turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2021

The fast-food burger chain has also increased its field staff to improve operations as it works to close the gap with its competitors.

Leadership

José Cil makes his mark

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The CEO of Restaurant Brands International has leveraged a lifetime of relationships to boost his company and become the 2021 Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Financing

Labor and commodity costs hammer big Burger King franchisee Carrols

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The operator’s dual inflation issues highlight problems restaurants are having in the current environment. But it also sees some improvement.

Marketing

Burger King is giving out cryptocurrency to loyalty members

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2021

The burger chain will give out mostly dogecoin, but some etherium or even bitcoin, to BK Royal Perks members who spend $5 or more.

Financing

Big chain executives express confidence in the face of labor challenges

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2021

The chief executives of McDonald’s, Yum Brands, Starbucks and others all said they have big advantages amid a historic shortage of workers. They might be right, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Burger King’s sales recovery takes a hit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2021

The brand’s same-store sales slowed in the second quarter as its value offers lost momentum and its marketing strategies did not make up for the loss.

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