It reveals a lot about the business when all of these chains are "refranchising" to
the point there will be very few company stores.
Burger King Flips Its Stores for Growth
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October 30, 2013
October 29, 2013
McDonald's, KFC Rank High on Brand Simplicity Index ?
This study seems to be flawed. Yes, customers like simplicity. The QSR industry was built on that premise.
But it appears the people who wrote this study failed to do any field work. They've obviously never tried to read a McDonald's drive-thru menu board.
McDonald's, KFC rank high on Global Brand Simplicity Index - NRN
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October 27, 2013
Restuarant Executive Admits Operations Are Too Complex
Chief Executive Ron Shaich said the chain (Panera) is experiencing "operational friction" that is limiting its ability to squeeze out higher sales.
"We are taking a number of deliberate steps to improve our operational capabilities and our competitive position,"
"we're looking at opportunities to reduce complexity in our production system and in our cafes."
Panera Bread sales at its own stores disappoint; stock falls | Reuters
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October 25, 2013
October 21, 2013
October 19, 2013
October 18, 2013
October 12, 2013
McDonald's Tasting Menu Dinner - Kung Pao McNuggets
More on last month's "We're not hamburger guys" dinner.
McDonald's Executives Run With the In Crowd - Pictures
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October 11, 2013
October 10, 2013
Why Chick-fil-A Just Works
"Chick-fil-A is a contrast to the current QSR strategy that involves broader menus and more complex operations. Chick-fil-A's unit volumes exceed $3 million. That's the highest average of any limited-service chain out there. It's higher than Chipotle, it's higher than Panera Bread and, yes, it's higher than McDonald's. Indeed, Chick-fil-A does those unit volumes with half the menu of your typical Golden Arches and it's not open Sundays or holidays."
Why Chick-fil-A Just Works - Restaurant Industry Insight, News and Analysis
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Why Chick-fil-A Just Works - Restaurant Industry Insight, News and Analysis
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October 9, 2013
More Turmoil at Burger King
"The current changes put control of the company into the hands of a group of young executives, led by Schwartz, who was 32 when he was promoted to CEO this year. "It's just a bunch of young guys over there now," one franchisee said."
Burger King Loses A Key Executive - Restaurant Industry Insight
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Burger King Loses A Key Executive - Restaurant Industry Insight
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October 8, 2013
Chicago Region VP Goes Upscale
Monica Boyles Buys Home for $1.2 Million
Monica says: "McDonald's stock options
have been very, very good - to me!"