June 18, 2013

Burger King

Wrap concept BSkis in Chapel Hill successfully delivers food to campus students.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Burger King’s new delivery service could open doors for other brands.

Coffee is King

May 2013

Burger King ups its coffee game to compete with other players in the industry.

Action Services Group Provides Lighting Maintenance for BK

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...

With the King Out of the Way, BK Offers New Crown to Kids

Burger King announced today a revamp of its kids’ meal option, launching the BK Crown Program for kids that updates its packaging and signature cardboard crown and makes the kids’ meal a more family friendly experience.

The updated Kids Meal now comes in a square cardboard box...

Are You Sure About That?

November 2011

Wendy’s tries to become a kids’ place. Pizza Hut adds salad and pasta. Everybody changes their look, and now Burger King hangs up the High King.

Why do we make these kind of sweeping changes in our brands?

Well, sure, we do it to increase our market share by causing...

BK Beefs Up Menu With Chef’s Choice Burger

Burger King unwrapped the new BK Chef’s Choice burger, its new premium, flame-grilled beef sandwich, appearing on menus nationwide. Superior from every angle, this 5.5 ounce flame-grilled burger is made with 100 percent ground chuck and is topped with thick-cut bacon, American cheese,...

Technomic Aims to Help Operators Get Into BRIC

In an industry where domestic growth has been elusive, U.S.-based restaurant chains are attempting to evolve into truly global brands, reaching emerging markets where less industry saturation and competition exists. As chains seek to establish footholds in these untapped markets, they are...

How to Name a Winning Menu Item

October 2011

Enter a Souplantation in New Mexico and you might be enticed to try a bowl of Posole Soup, a Southwestern concoction made with pork, chilies, and tomatoes. “It’s one of my absolute favorites, I always get it,” says Souplantation CEO Michael Mack.

However, despite being...

QSR Drive-Thru Performance Study

October 2011

It’s true that different brands excel at different things, be it in the area of nutritional offerings, customer service, or speed.

It’s true, too, with drive-thru service; some brands perform better than the rest. And this year the QSR Drive-Thru Performance Study focuses on...

May Be End of Summer, But BK Banks on New Soft Serve

Burger King Corp. celebrates the end of the summer season with the launch of a new, premium soft serve dessert menu to satisfy every sweet tooth across the country. From now through October 9, guests who purchase a BK Value Meal at participating Burger King restaurants nationwide can top off...