Posted on April 8, 2019.
Fast-Growing Franchisee to Acquire 75 Pizza Hut Restaurants GPS Hospitality, a rapidly growing franchisee with more than 400 BURGER KING and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants in 11 states, today announces the next major step in the organization’s growth: the acquisition of 75 Pizza Hut restaurants in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and […]
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Posted on March 2, 2017.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen today announced that Cheryl Bachelder will be stepping down as CEO at the closing of the Company’s previously announced transaction with Restaurant Brands International. A new Popeyes leader will be named by RBI at that time. Cheryl joined Popeyes in 2006 as a member of the Board […]
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Posted on February 21, 2017.
Transaction to add an iconic brand with rich Louisiana heritage and strong U.S. and international growth potential to RBI Restaurant Brands International Inc. and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. announced today that the companies have reached an agreement for RBI to acquire Popeyes for $79.00 per share in cash, or $1.8 […]
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Posted on December 20, 2016.
Doubling in Size, GPS Adds 194 BURGER KING Restaurants Across the Southeast In its largest acquisition to date for Atlanta-based GPS Hospitality, the rapidly growing franchisee group announced today that it will expand its national footprint into five new states with the acquisition of 194 BURGER KING restaurants. The acquisition […]
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Posted on September 20, 2016.
At a time when Doritos can serve as the base of a taco shell and Cheetos dust has become a star ingredient, it’s hard to see where fast-food chains will draw the line. The battle for consumers has gotten so intense that simply adding a thicker slice of bacon or […]
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Posted on May 6, 2016.
McDonald’s Corp.’s decision to start selling Egg McMuffins all day long last year — meant to help sales during lunch and dinner time — has boosted its morning business as well. That, in turn, has kicked off a scramble among its rivals to find new ways to combine eggs, potatoes […]
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Posted on April 11, 2016.
It’s a whopper of a prank that could lead to felony charges. Calls have been coming into fast-food restaurants in several states, leading employees to break out the windows. The prankster frames it as a gas emergency and the only way to vent the store is to smash all the […]
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Posted on February 24, 2016.
Iconic Brand Reminds the World It Launched Hot Dogs 30 Years Ago by Offering a Dog at Half the Price of Burger King’s In a world full of copycats, Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants has challenged the competition to be original. When Burger King announced its hot dog launch at $1.99, […]
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Posted on July 21, 2015.
Key Purchases Highlight Midwest Growth as Total Franchises near 200 Rapidly growing Burger King franchisee GPS Hospitality today announces the purchase of 60 Burger King restaurants across Michigan from TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants. The newly acquired eateries stretch across the Lower Peninsula and include areas such as Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw, […]
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Posted on March 3, 2015.
Franchisee gives $120,000 in bonuses to managers Burger King Corporation recently awarded the Phoenix-based Barnett Management Company, the second largest Burger King franchisee in the state, its national Franchisee of the Year honor. “The BURGER KING brand selected Barnett Management Company as the Franchisee of the Year because its high […]
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Posted on February 20, 2015.
With Walmart’s announcement that it will raise the wages of 500,000 employees, the public spotlight is shining on other employers, such as restaurants, that rely on low-wage workers to see if they follow suit. The pressure is coming at in inopportune moment for the $709 billion restaurant industry, which has […]
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Posted on February 17, 2015.
New Spicy Big Fish Sandwich Part of the 2 for $5 Menu It’s no fluke. The tide is rising for fiery flavors with more consumers than ever saying they enjoy spicy foods and sauces*, and Burger King restaurants are riding the wave with their new Spicy Big Fish Sandwich. The Spicy […]
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Posted on January 13, 2015.
Chicken nugget deals are incredibly cheap at fast food restaurants right now, and coffee promotions are cheaper still. Competition over breakfast sandwiches is white hot too. Fast food’s biggest players will always compete over burgers, low-price value menu deals, and limited-time-only items that pop up seasonally. (Speaking of which, it’s […]
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Posted on December 2, 2014.
Available for a Limited Time Only on the 2 for $5 Menu Starting today, Burger King is bringing back the YUMBO Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich. Available for a limited time at Burger King restaurants nationwide, the YUMBO Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich features slices of savory black forest ham, topped […]
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