May 24, 2012

Burger King

BK Offers $1 Smoothies, Frappes This Weekend
DTT Secures 37-Store Deal with BK in Seattle, Alaska
Burger King debuted several menu innovations to compete with McDonald's.
Burger King Aims to Reclaim Throne

Embattled burger chain investing a lot of money in its future to get past its recent troubled past.
Drive-Thru Performance Study 2012 Set to Launch

Since 1998 researchers across the country have undertaken thousands of drive-thru mystery shops each year with one goal in mind: to establish how quick-service restaurant chains are performing in the all-important drive-thru operation. It’s now that time of year again, as research for the...

BK Hands Out Free Samples in Store, on Food Trucks

Now rolling in to a city near you! Burger King has kicked off the biggest sampling campaign in its history, offering free samples of great-tasting items from the brand’s recently expanded menu.

Guests can stop in to their local, participating restaurant to receive the featured free...

Burger King Offers Chicken Wraps for $1 on April 14-15

Burger King restaurants nationwide are inviting consumers to   come in and try new Chicken Wraps this weekend! On Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15, Burger King restaurants will offer Chicken Wraps for $1 each.

Guests can choose from either the Honey Mustard or the...

Burger King Worldwide Holdings to List on NY Stock Exchange

Burger King Worldwide Holdings and Justice Holdings Limited, a publicly listed UK investment vehicle, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement 3G Capital, a global investment firm and Burger King Worldwide...

BK Picks Up Software from Australian Tech Company

Summit Innovations, an electronic communications and technology company from Melbourne, Australia, is bringing its successful software business to the United States, and is using a motorsport program to reach its target market.

Summit’s clients include KFC, Yum Australia, burger...

BK Serves Up Fresh Menu, Celebrity Ad Campaign

Exciting things are happening at Burger King restaurants nationwide. The Whopper sandwich is sharing the spotlight on the Burger King menu as the brand today unwraps its broadest expansion of food offerings in its 58-year history.

Frontline’s Box System Saves Time, Oil Costs for BK

Frontline International’s patent-pending Box System for Standard Packaged Oil, winner of a 2012 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association, was installed in December 2011 at the Burger King in South Paris, Maine. Owner/manager Bill Gannon also owns and operates six...

NFA Endorses SIB, Helping BK Franchisees Save Money

SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their recurring expenses, today announced it has been named an endorsed partner by the National Franchisee Association (NFA), an organization that represents nearly...

Burger King Will Share Luck of the Irish with Free Fries

Burger King Corp. is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with free fries for everyone in America. On March 17 and 18, customers can stop in at participating Burger King restaurants to celebrate the luck of the Irish with some gold of their own: a “pot” of golden-brown, crispy french...

BK Unveils Chef’s Choice Burger Collection

Burger King Corp. today unveiled the latest fire-grilled triple-threat on BK restaurant menus nationwide–the new BK Chef’s Choice burger collection.  

This premium trio includes the Bacon & Bleu BK Chef’s Choice andBacon Cheddar BBQ BK Chef’s Choice...

BK Racing Team Heats Up the Track

Burger King Corp. (BKC) announced today that the company has entered into a licensing agreement with BK Racing. As part of the agreement, BKC has licensed the primary paint scheme on the No. 83 and 93 Toyota...

Archway Acquires Marketing Provider Synq Solutions

Archway, a leader in marketing logistics and fulfillment services, announced today that it has acquired Synq Solutions, Inc. (Synq)....

Penguin in NY Aquarium to Get a Name, Courtesy of BK

The BK Crown Program at Burger King is continuing its endeavor to inspire children’s imaginations and empower them to learn more about important causes and charities.

Through the program’s new promotion with the ...

Liberty Restaurant Group Steps Up BK’s Charity Efforts

Closing out 2011, Liberty Restaurant Group's (LRGBK) annual Christmas Party was about more than just recognizing Burger King team members and general managers for exceptional performance, customer service, and identifying rising stars.

Rather, this...

Bacon, Cheddar Atop BK's New Toppers Burger

Burger King restaurants added a new layer of flavor to their value offerings with the new Bacon and Cheddar BK Toppers Burger, its newest flame-grilled burger appearing on menus nationwide. This signature burger is 3.2 ounces of 100 percent flame-grilled beef and is topped with a...

Salt Shakers
December 2011

Salt is one of the world’s oldest seasonings. But pervasive use of the mineral has put it in the crosshairs of modern-day health professionals.

Few people are suggesting that salt—consisting mostly of sodium chloride—be treated like a latter-day trans fat and be banned...

The 100 Biggest Stories of 2011
December 2011

1. Roark Capital Buys Arby’s

With concerns about the economy running high, restaurant industry mergers and acquisitions dipped noticeably...

Burger King Announces Thicker, Crispier French Fries

It’s a fry for all at Burger King restaurants nationwide. Burger King Corp. announced it is delivering a new golden, crispy fry.

The new fries at Burger King offer restaurant guests a high-quality, perfectly balanced product. A thicker cut of potato gives each bite more fluffy...

Top 3 Trends from Biggest Q3 Calls

Quick-serve companies wrapped up their quarter earnings calls and investor meetings earlier this month, paving the way for the final fiscal term of 2011 (or, in Starbucks’ case, the beginning of fiscal 2012).

Here are a few things to learn about the industry from the results.

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United Capital Refinances Multi-Unit Subway Operator

United Capital Business Lending, a subsidiary of BankUnited, announced today that it is providing $1,350,000 in financing to Subwayowner, CCreations LLC. United Capital refinanced eight existing stores for the Indiana-based franchisee, and will also provide funding to relocate and remodel some...