Steve Rosenbush writes at Portfolio.com here's something for Burger King Franchisees to consider as the restaurant chain is sold to yet another private equity owner. Who will pay for the $2.8 billion in bank loans that … [Read more...]
A Whopper of a Decision: Burger King Franchisee Association Has Standing
September 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
From time time DDIFO is pleased to present Guest Commentary from valued contributors. The following is an Analysis of a recent 11th District Court Decisions regarding Burger King written and submitted by Eric Karp … [Read more...]
Burger King in Advanced Sale Talks
September 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) - Burger King Holdings Inc (BKC.N) is in advanced talks to sell itself to investment firm 3G Capital, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, boosting shares more than 16 percent . 3G could not immediately … [Read more...]
McDonald’s May Sales Up
June 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
McDonald Corporation’s (MCD: 69.16 -0.21 -0.30%) comparable sales are on the rise. Although diners are now more comfortable spending as the economy eases, but they are still seeking value menu offerings. The fast food … [Read more...]
Seattle’s Best Looks for Franchise Chains
May 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Blue MauMau reports that Seattle’s Best Coffee unveiled a new logo and brand strategy on May 11 in an effort to reinvent itself. Part of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX), the company wants to explode its brand onto … [Read more...]
Court: Burger King Can Set Prices
May 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Burger King Holdings Inc. won dismissal of part of a lawsuit brought by franchisees over the $1 double cheeseburger promotion, but a Miami court will hear arguments on whether the company acted inappropriately in … [Read more...]
Have It Whose Way: Franchisees or Franchisor?
May 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
Richard Gibson reports in the Wall Street Journal that a letter to Burger King Holdings Inc.'s board bristled with anger and frustration. "Gentlemen, frankly, our business is in deep trouble," it warned, pointing to … [Read more...]
Burger King franchisees fight to have it their way
May 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Elaine Walker reports in the Miami Herald that the fight over Burger King's $1 double cheeseburger landed in court, in a debate over whether the fast-food chain has the right to set pricing. Burger King asked U.S. … [Read more...]
BK Wages Breakfast War on McDonald’s With New Sandwich
April 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Rupal Parekh of Advertising Age reports that Burger King is betting big on breakfast with a new national blitz to promote a morning sandwich that's admittedly a lot like McDonald's Egg McMuffin, but cheaper. In a new … [Read more...]
Burger King Still Owes Whoppers of Debt
March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
David Phillips writes at BNET.com that much has changed in the half century since Burger King (BKC) sold the first flame-broiled Whopper sandwiches from a drive-up hamburger stand in Miami. What remains the same, … [Read more...]
