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Fast-food chains post weak sales results, except for Taco Bell

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2024

The Mexican chain’s same-store sales rose 4% last quarter. But a host of other brands reported falling sales amid a difficult environment.

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Franchisee profitability soars for Burger King and its sister chains

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2024

Sales were positive at Restaurant Brands International concepts, including Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs. At Burger King, operator profitability increased 46%.

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Firehouse Subs takes its sandwiches to Europe

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2023

The sub chain opened its first location outside of North America, in Zurich. And it has a development deal in Mexico, making the chain’s first major forays into international markets under Restaurant Brands International.

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An interview with Firehouse Subs President Mike Hancock

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The sandwich chain’s top executive joins the podcast to discuss his views of the brand and strategies for its upcoming expansion. And he talks about why Tim Hortons is so popular in Canada.

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An appreciation for Don Fox

Apr. 03, 2023

Technomic's Take: The outgoing chief executive of Firehouse Subs had an impact with his data-driven leadership and his willingness to be a mentor.

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Don Fox, longtime Firehouse Subs CEO, is stepping down

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2023

In a Facebook post, the longtime chief executive of the sandwich chain said COO Mike Hancock will take over day-to-day operations. Fox will remain Firehouse’s chairman.

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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.

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'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.

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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 named executive chairman at Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2022

The former Domino’s CEO will make a $30 million investment in the owner of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse and will get options worth close to $200 million.

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