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Financing

Popeyes' parent is buying the brand's China operation

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2024

Restaurant Brands International is also making a big investment in Tims China, which operates Tim Hortons in the fast-growing country.

Financing

How Popeyes changed the chicken business

 By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2024

How did a once-struggling, regional bone-in chicken chain overtake KFC, the formerly dominant player in the U.S. market? With a fixation on sandwiches and many more new restaurants.

Food

Popeyes introduces its latest riff on the fried chicken sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2024

The chain that ignited the chicken sandwich wars is bringing on reinforcements, bolstering the battle with a new sauce and a hip-hop anthem.

Leadership

In a business of nonconformists, Popeyes founder Al Copeland broke the mold

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: During his 64 years, he drew a spotlight time and again, though not always for positive reasons.

Leadership

Al Copeland created Popeyes, but that's just one reason he was a legend. Here are a few more

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

In the transcript of this week's Restaurant Rewind podcast, read about one of the most colorful characters ever to influence the business.

Financing

Wingstop versus Popeyes: The next great restaurant battle

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2024

The Bottom Line: The two fast-food chains are increasingly going head-to-head over chicken sandwiches and chicken wings.

Leadership

Sami Siddiqui named CFO of Popeyes parent Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 14, 2024

Jeff Klein will replace him as president of Popeyes in the U.S. and Canada. Thiago Santelmo was named president of international.

Financing

Popeyes has quickly become a major chicken wing brand

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2024

The fast-food chicken chain is already the No. 3 provider of quick-service wings, the company said. And the company has plans to improve its ability to serve them.

Financing

Jury awards $31M in lawsuit against a Popeyes franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2024

A former employee of Sun Holdings had accused the 150-unit Popeyes operator of reneging on a promise of 5% of the annual operating profits.

Financing

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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