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The fast-food giant is restructuring its footprint by acquiring and remodeling over 1,000 corporate locations to re-franchise them to local, hands-on operator groups.

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Burger King reports strong sales growth without relying on discounts

Burger King reports positive same-store sales following a massive customer outreach initiative, while sibling brand Popeyes saw its weakest quarterly performance in nearly 20 years.

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#159, April 28, 2026).

Tom Curtis, the president of Burger King, took so many calls earlier this year from customers after giving out his number that, on weekends, he was only allowed to take them on his porch.

Restaurant Brands International reported a 5.8% rise in Burger King's domestic comparable sales for Q1 2026, while Popeyes experienced a significant 6.5% decline.

Marketing efforts for the reconfigured Whopper helped drive a 5.8% sales increase at Burger King, contrasting sharply with a record 6.5% sales drop at sister brand Popeyes.

Popeyes has added chicken wraps to its permanent menu nationwide in three flavors following a successful limited-time run that began in mid-2025.

The 2026 Paytronix Loyalty Report highlights how restaurant and convenience brands are leveraging AI and first-party data to move beyond traditional points-based rewards programs.

The fast-food giant is partnering with Disney for a movie-themed promotional menu featuring specialty Whoppers and chicken fries.

Major food franchises like McDonald’s and KFC are launching specialized beverage menus to capture a share of the $100 billion category dominated by Starbucks.

Yum Brands considers selling Pizza Hut due to negative sales.

Chipotle has named former Restaurant Brands International executive Fernando Machado as its new chief brand officer to lead global marketing and brand strategy.

Chipotle Mexican Grill has appointed former Burger King and Activision Blizzard executive Fernando Machado as its new chief brand officer to lead global marketing strategy.

Ian Poole named vice president of franchise development for Taco John’s, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in restaurant and franchise brands.

The Mexican QSR chain has hired former Subway executive Ian Poole to oversee franchise support, real estate, and construction as part of a national growth strategy.

Ian Poole joins the Mexican QSR brand to lead national expansion and franchise support, bringing nearly 20 years of experience from Subway, Dunkin', and Planet Fitness.

ARC Burger files Chapter 7 bankruptcy for 77 Hardee's stores.

McDonald's added 149 US locations in 2025, its most since 2002.

Taco John’s, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, bolsters its leadership team, naming Ian Poole as VP/Development.

Chain restaurant sales last year slowed to their lowest rate of growth, outside the pandemic, since the Great Recession, according to the 2026 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

Earlier this month, a 59-unit Carl’s Jr. franchisee filed for bankruptcy.