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Popeyes sets its sights on China

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2022

The Miami-based chicken chain has an agreement with the private equity firm Cartesian Capital Group to develop restaurants in the country.

Financing

Digital sales drive performance at parent of Burger King and Tim Hortons

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2022

Brand operator Restaurant Brands International now gets a third of its sales through digital channels. Sales at Burger King and Popeyes also improve in the U.S.

Marketing

Popeyes is bringing back Cajun Rice for its 50th anniversary

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2022

The company is also planning another discounted chicken promotion as part of planned celebrations for its birthday.

Marketing

Popeyes offering cheap chicken to mark its 50th birthday

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 09, 2022

The company, which officially turns 50 on Sunday, will allow digital customers who spend $5 to buy two pieces of chicken for 59 cents next week. That’s the same price as in 1972.

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.

Food

Popeyes kicks up the flavor with new iteration of its iconic chicken sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on May 03, 2022

The Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich combines two sauces to create a new flavor profile.

Marketing

Why restaurant chains are flocking to Times Square

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 29, 2022

All but shut down during the pandemic, New York City’s tourist hub is now reenergized. And restaurants want a piece of the action.

Operations

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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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