Jack in the Box sees Q3 financial value in 'bundled value' promos

August 8, 2019

Jack in the Box released Q3 financial results this week, showing a 2.7% boost in same-store sales that leadership attributes in large part to bundled value…

Wendy's Q2 sales up, revenue down

August 7, 2019

Though burger QSR, Wendy's same-store sales grew slightly and topped predictions, revenue was off from estimates for the chain, which reported its…

Burger King puts 'rocket fuel' into RBI Q2 sales

August 2, 2019

Three-brand powerhouse, Restaurant Brands International beat analysts predictions on its Q2 performance thanks largely to sales at its Burger King brand, which…

Dunkin' credits espresso, power menu sales with Q2 earnings boost

August 1, 2019

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands turned in Q2 adjusted earnings that beat analysts' expectations, though the company's ice cream-related…

Yum sails through Q2 with sparkling performance that beats predictions

August 1, 2019

Multi-brand QSR powerhouse, Yum Brands, reported equally powerful Q2 system sales growth of 10% with same-store sales and GAAP operating profit both up 5% and…

Yum China Q2 revenues up, margins down

July 31, 2019

Yum China second-quarter financials indicated the brand grew revenues 3% or 10% in constant currencies, while total system sales grew 10% year over year…

Del Taco Q2 results show value in 'value' menus, expanded delivery

July 30, 2019

Though net income dropped at Mexican-American QSR, Del Taco during the quarter ending June 18, systemwide comp sales grew 2.2% along with 3.1% growth in…

McDonald's says menu deals, promotions pushed Q2 results above predictions

July 26, 2019

If those golden arches seem to be glowing a little brighter as you pass by your neighborhood McDonald's, it could be the brand's second quarter financials…

Moving on: Exit strategy mastery for QSR owners

by Carty Davis — Founding Partner, C Squared Advisors

Whether you're moving on to the next opportunity, taking a well-earned retirement or just finished with the restaurant business altogether, don't get out…

McDonald's OKs dividend, expands youth career initiative

July 19, 2019

The world's biggest QSR, McDonald's, said it will pay out a quarterly cash dividend relative to its Q2 financial results. The company board declared a…

Report: Global QSR to top $690 billion by 2022

July 12, 2019

Zion Market Research latest findings show the global fast food market in 2016 weighed in at $539.63 billion, and should cross the $690.80 billion mark in 2022…

QSR, fast casual pricing: You said they're pulling farther apart

July 11, 2019

Earlier this week, we asked readers of Restaurant Operator Daily whether they thought fast casual brands and QSRs were getting closer or further apart in their…

Yum Brands puts PepsiCo exec in CFO role

June 27, 2019

Chris Turner (Photo provided) Yum! Brands has named a former PepsiCo executive to be its new CFO, effective Aug. 8. A news release said that…

From tariffs to value wars: 'Black Swans' that make QSR leaders rethink supply chain costs

The term "black swan" is used to refer to a random, unexpected event that is hard to predict. It's safe to say that the QSR community experienced its fair…

Jack in the Box pushes forward with nearly $1.5B in refinancing plans

June 17, 2019

Jack in the Box Inc. said it will complete refinancing of its existing senior credit facility with a new securitized financing facility in order to pay down…

Church's reported to be seeking possible sale

June 13, 2019

The company that bought Church's Chicken about 10 years ago, FFL, is now considering a possible sale of the QSR, according to Bloomberg, which attributed the…

XtraChef raises $7.5M for recruitment, product roadmap advancement

May 30, 2019

Cloud-based restaurant management platform provider xtraChef has closed on $7.5 million dollars in Series A funding and plans to use the money to drive growth…

The next franchise purchase -- what to know before you go

by Carty Davis — Founding Partner, C Squared Advisors

The leap from owning one franchise to two or even more can be just as daunting as that initial purchase. But by taking a defined, strategic approach to…

The QSR rental rate trifecta: 3 things to know before negotiating your rate

When it comes to negotiating any QSR operator's commercial rental rate, it pays to first understand that not only does the amount of rent paid per square foot…

5 expert tips to success in QSR franchise deals

by Carty Davis — Founding Partner, C Squared Advisors

Any significant type of QSR franchise deal can be a pivotal moment for all involved, so take time now to ensure you're well-armed with the right expertise and…