Popeyes

Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons will modernize their drive-thrus

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2020

The chains will add new technology to more than 10,000 North American restaurants by mid-2022 as drive-thrus become more important to fast-food chains.

Financing

Popeyes sales continue to soar while Burger King and Tim Hortons fall

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 14, 2020

The chicken chain’s same-store sales rose 19.7% last quarter even as its sister chains both continued to see declines.

Food

Beef, breakfast and dessert rule the top 10 LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2020

Consumers are most likely to purchase familiar favorites in 2020.

Financing

How one tweet changed the restaurant industry

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2020

One year later, Popeyes’ post on its chicken sandwich has proven to be a singular event in the industry’s history, pushing it to a poultry-centric future, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Restaurant earnings roundup: BK’s largest franchisee, J. Alexander’s, Chuy’s, Fatburger

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 07, 2020

Smaller-cap operators have found the pandemic to be a mixed challenge.

Financing

Burger King’s owner plans to close hundreds of restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2020

Restaurant Brands International is working with operators of its brands, including Popeyes and Tim Hortons, to close underperforming restaurants.

Financing

Tim Hortons struggles while Popeyes surges

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2020

The chains, both owned by Restaurant Brands International, demonstrate divergent consumer and market shifts during the pandemic, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food