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Firehouse Subs

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.

Leadership

Firehouse Subs names Mike Hancock COO

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2022

The brand’s first new c-level executive in a decade comes from Tim Hortons and will oversee operations and technology

Financing

Firehouse Subs ends a big year on a strong note

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2022

The sub chain, bought for $1 billion by Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International, generated nearly 25% two-year same-store sales in the fourth quarter.

Financing

Why a long-term approach is the best strategy for labor challenges

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2022

José Cil, CEO of Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International, said staffing challenges are a long-term problem that requires long-term solutions.

Leadership

Don Fox comes full circle

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2022

Fox thought he would end his career at Burger King until he was laid off nearly 20 years ago. He has since helmed Firehouse Subs to a $1 billion valuation, paid by his former employer’s parent company.

Financing

Restaurant Brands International completes its purchase of Firehouse Subs

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2021

The $1 billion deal gives the owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes its fourth brand. RBI is using a combination of cash and new debt to fund the purchase.

Workforce

New Fla. law could punish compliers with Biden's vaccine mandate

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 23, 2021

The measure passed last week prohibits employers from requiring staff vaccines unless a wide array of exemptions are also offered.

Financing

Restaurant Brands International is buying Firehouse Subs for $1B

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2021

The owner of Burger King and Popeyes is adding the rapidly growing sandwich chain, citing its “long-term growth opportunity.”

Financing

A mutual history helps fuel the RBI-Firehouse deal

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2021

The CEOs of Restaurant Brands International and Firehouse Subs bonded over their early years at Burger King. The result was a $1 billion acquisition and more international growth for the sandwich concept.

Food

Menu rollouts pick up the pace in October

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 12, 2021

Global flavors trend at Firehouse, Ledo Pizza and Cava; Newk’s, Sweetgreen and Dog Haus play up plants; Toasted Yolk and Eggs Up Grill go big on breakfast; and Krispy Kreme and Eureka get spooky.

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