Taco Bell Enters Chicken Sandwich Wars With Surprise Menu Item
Taco Bell launches Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco in test markets
· 1851 Franchise· February 22, 2021
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Popeyes — page 13
Popeyes is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 440 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Popeyes' return to sales growth is taking longer than expected due to reduced wings offering and operational execution challenges, with same-store sales declining 1.8 percent in the third quarter [[2026-11-02 Popeyes Faces Longer Road Back to Sales Growth (f684b8)]] * Despite a decline in same-store sales, customer satisfaction with core chicken at Popeyes has improved [[2026-11-02 Popeyes Faces Longer Road Back to Sales Growth (f684b8)]] * Popeyes saw a 2.2% decline in same-store sales in Q3, while Burger King posted 8.4% comps growth in the U.S. [[2026-10-29 Popeyes wing cuts and value miss drag sales, Burger King stays hot]] * Restaurant Brands International reported 8.4% domestic sales growth for Burger King in the third quarter, while same-store sales at Popeyes declined 2.2% in the US [[2026-10-29 Burger King sales soar, while Popeyes struggles]] * Popeyes is introducing Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed foods and beverages to its menus [[2026-10-26 Thanksgiving and Christmas get off to an early start on menus]] * Cheese and chicken are leading menu innovations at chains like Culver's and Shake Shack, with various flavor and format variations being introduced to excite customers, including at Popeyes [[2026-10-04 Chicken and cheese take the lead on menus]] * Popeyes has debuted its Honey Chicken Biscuit sandwich, a permanent menu item designed to appeal to consumers across dayparts [[2026-09-28 Is Popeyes’ new sandwich a breakfast test]] Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.
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Good (and Other) News! – February 2021
Welcome back to our monthly news roundup. We’ve added a note of realism, calling it “Good (and Other) News,” to reflect the ongoing effects of the pandemic on franchising.
· Franchising.com· February 19, 2021
FranDev Players: Rick Bisio, Owner of AFranchiseCoach.com
Rick Bisio, owner of AFranchiseCoach.com, shares his expertise on franchise development and the secrets to successful franchise growth.
· 1851 Franchise· February 17, 2021
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers adds Julie Davis as director of franchise development
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· Global Franchise· February 15, 2021
Restaurant Brands International Reports 8% Sales Drop Across Brands
Restaurant Brands International reported an 8% sales drop across Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes in the fourth quarter of 2020.
· 1851 Franchise· February 11, 2021
Freddy’s Announces New Director of Franchise Development
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced the addition of Julie Davis as Director of Franchise Development, responsible for establishing market prioritization and identifying prospective new franchisees.
· Franchising.com· February 10, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe appoints Cheryl Fletcher as chief development officer
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· Global Franchise· February 10, 2021
Shreveport’s Southern Classic Chicken Eyes Baton Rouge in Regional Expansion
Southern Classic Chicken eyes Baton Rouge in regional expansion, with a focus on growing across Louisiana and beyond.
· Franchising.com· February 5, 2021
Popeyes Offers Free ‘Tendies’ After Gamestop, AMC Stock Trading Madness
Popeyes offers free 'tendies' to those who order online after GameStop and AMC stock trading madness.
· 1851 Franchise· February 3, 2021
The Hummus & Pita Co. Ready To Fire Up Taboon Oven For Montgomery Opening
The Hummus & Pita Co. is opening a new location in Montgomery, part of a five-location deal with Premier King, Inc.
· Franchising.com· January 26, 2021
How Chick-fil-A Dominates 'Brand Intimacy' — And What Brands Can Learn From It
Chick-fil-A ranked higher than all other quick-service restaurants in regards to ‘brand intimacy’ during the pandemic, according to MBLM's recently released Brand Intimacy COVID study.
· 1851 Franchise· January 19, 2021
TravelCenters of America Continues Growth Expansion Through Franchising
TravelCenters of America continues its growth expansion through franchising, signing 21 franchise agreements and opening 10 new franchise locations in 2020.
· Franchising.com· January 12, 2021
McDonald’s Reignites Chicken Sandwich Wars with Challenge to Popeyes and Chick-fil-A
McDonald's launches 3 new chicken sandwiches to compete with Popeyes and Chick-fil-A
· 1851 Franchise· January 6, 2021
Church's Chicken® Taps Mitch Langston As New VP Of Franchise Development For U.S. Operations
Church's Chicken promotes Mitch Langston to VP of Franchise Development for U.S. operations, citing his international franchise development success.
· Franchising.com· December 14, 2020
Church’s Chicken appoints Mitch Langston as VP of franchise development
Church's Chicken appoints Mitch Langston as VP of franchise development
· Global Franchise· December 14, 2020
Southern Classic Chicken Sets Sights on Texas for Expansion
Southern Classic Chicken launches its franchise opportunity and sets sights on expanding to Dallas, Texas, after finding success during the pandemic.
· Franchising.com· December 7, 2020
Mediterranean Fast Casual Leader, The Hummus & Pita Co. Announces Highly-Anticipated Grand Opening Of First Atlanta Location
The Hummus & Pita Co. announced the Grand Opening of its first location in Atlanta, part of a five-location deal with Premier Kings, Inc.
· Franchising.com· November 19, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick Appoints New Directors Of Marketing And Supply Chain
Chicken Salad Chick appoints new directors of marketing and supply chain, as the brand continues to grow with over 175 locations in 17 states.
· Franchising.com· November 11, 2020
The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: One Year Later
The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich celebrates its one-year anniversary, becoming a cultural phenomenon and iconic menu item in the quick-service restaurant industry.
· 1851 Franchise· October 30, 2020
Southern Classic Chicken Announces Franchise Opportunity After 30 Years in Business
Southern Classic Chicken announces its franchise opportunity after 30 years in business, targeting the South for expansion.
· Franchising.com· October 22, 2020
Southern Classic Chicken announces franchising opportunity after 30 years of business
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· Global Franchise· October 21, 2020
Multi-Brand Operator Signs 25-Unit Deal With Famous Dave's
Bluestone Hospitality Group signs a 25-unit deal with Famous Dave's to open ghost kitchens and dual restaurant concepts over the next two years.
· Franchising.com· October 21, 2020
My Eyelab Signs Agreement to Open Nine New Locations in Oklahoma and Texas with Multi-Unit Franchise Private Equity Group
My Eyelab signs agreement for nine new locations in Oklahoma and Texas.
· Franchising.com· October 14, 2020
Tim Hortons plans U.K. growth, creating 2,000 new jobs
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· Global Franchise· October 13, 2020