Burger King Gains as McDonald's US Sales Growth Slows to 0.8%
Companies

Burger King Gains as McDonald's US Sales Growth Slows to 0.8%

McDonald's second-quarter US sales rose just 0.8% while Burger King jumped 8.5%, as budget-conscious diners chase value ...

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The Franchise Model: Low-Capital Growth for Brands, High-Stakes Commitment for Operators
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The Franchise Model: Low-Capital Growth for Brands, High-Stakes Commitment for Operators

Franchising lets chains such as McDonald's and Marriott expand quickly with less capital, while franchisees pay fees and...

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Burger King’s Whopper Revamp Drives 8.5% Sales Jump Amid Fast-Food Slowdown
Retail

Burger King’s Whopper Revamp Drives 8.5% Sales Jump Amid Fast-Food Slowdown

Upgraded packaging, a new bun and creamier mayo lifted Burger King’s US comparable sales 8.5% in Q2, while Wendy’s and M...

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McDonald's Replaces US Chief After Weak Quarter Blamed on Chaotic Promotions
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McDonald's Replaces US Chief After Weak Quarter Blamed on Chaotic Promotions

McDonald's ousted Joe Erlinger as US chief after same-store sales growth of 0.8% missed forecasts, blaming poor executio...

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Fast-Food Chains Push AI Ordering, But Consumers Overwhelmingly Prefer Humans
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Fast-Food Chains Push AI Ordering, But Consumers Overwhelmingly Prefer Humans

New research shows 80% of diners want a human to take their order, even as McDonald’s and Wendy’s accelerate AI drive-th...

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