
Burger King's operations efforts are paying off
Tom Curtis was named chief operating officer at Burger King in 2021 and was quickly promoted to president.
Burger King is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 847 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Burger King's Q3 sales rose 7.6% thanks to remodels and menu improvements [[586fdf]] - The chain’s performance helped lift Restaurant Brands International’s (RBI) Q3 systemwide sales to nearly $13 billion, a 6.2% increase from Q3 2025 [[586fdf]] - Burger King's remodel and menu initiatives are a key driver of RBI’s overall Q3 growth [[586fdf]] - RBI’s Q3 growth reflects the broader impact of Burger King’s sales gains [[586fdf]] Filed under Restaurants / Burger.

Tom Curtis was named chief operating officer at Burger King in 2021 and was quickly promoted to president.

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Burger King's U.S. and Canada president Tom Curtis leads a comeback.

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Harsh Ghai discusses scaling a portfolio to over 250 units across major brands like Burger King and Taco Bell.

Franchise expert Scott Greenberg will host a webinar focused on the operational habits and performance metrics that drive success for high-earning franchise owners.

RBI CEO Josh Kobza highlights how improved product quality and marketing sincerity are driving lapsed customers back to the burger giant.

The Burger King leader will headline the event alongside executives from Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack as the brand continues its 'Reclaim the Flame' turnaround strategy.

Restaurant Brands International projects Firehouse Subs will drive significant unit growth, aiming for up to 200 net new North American restaurants annually by 2028.

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The Northeast-based travel plaza operator is expanding its private label footprint with a new line of kettle-cooked potato chips across Pennsylvania and New York locations.

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The sandwich chain ended Chick-fil-A’s 11-year streak at the top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index as the brand prepares for a potential public debut.

Smoothie King has been slowly expanding its food menu since 2023, when it added Smoothie Bowls.

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The chain has struggled with a declining store base in recent years, despite menu changes and a loyalty overhaul.
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