Popeyes

Popeyes plans to open a new Times Square flagship as it speeds its unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2022

The chicken chain plans to open several new locations in New York City and says it plans to add more than 200 new restaurants in 2022.

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How Wendy’s plans to keep its breakfast sales growing

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2022

The daypart is now 8.5% of the company’s sales and it has aggressive plans for improvement this year, with the company investing more in advertising.

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Chicken sandwich competition takes a bite out of Popeyes

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2022

But the chain’s sales improved last quarter and it remains in a much stronger position than it was three years ago.

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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.

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Popeyes signs a big deal in France

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2021

The chicken chain announced a deal with the French restaurant group Napaqaro to open hundreds of restaurants in the country.

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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.

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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.

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