
Burger King’s sales surge while Popeyes struggles
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.
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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.

The coffee chain is launching an Everyday Value Menu with items starting at $2, joining competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin' in a push for affordability.

Jennifer Dodd is the CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co., a restaurant brand offering nutritionist-designed, superfood-centric menus featuring raw, cold-pressed juices, handcrafted smoothies, organic acai bowls, juice cleanses, shots, and more.
Firehouse Subs has tapped former Tim Hortons executive Carolina Berti to lead its marketing and menu innovation efforts in the U.S. and Canada.

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Abid Khan is opening a Paris Baguette franchise in Toronto, bringing an elevated café experience to the city.

A set of new U.S. tariffs took effect on March 4, imposing a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on imports from China.

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Church’s Texas Chicken has named Roland Gonzalez as its new Chief Executive Officer, with a wealth of experience in the global quick-service restaurant industry.
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From Nov. 18 to Nov. 24, Tim Hortons US is kicking off the season of giving with their first-ever Holiday Smile Cookie campaign.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Tim Hortons® US restaurants.
The Halloween spirit has arrived at Tim Hortons US restaurants!

PayMore combines consumer electronics resale, e-commerce and sustainability into a retail franchise model.

Coffee shop franchises offer a range of business models, from traditional coffeehouses to innovative drive-thru concepts, catering to the expanding global coffee market.
Tim Hortons donates 100% of July 17 coffee sales to foundation camps.
Tim Hortons celebrates its grand opening in Metro Atlanta, offering gift cards, deals on coffee and Timbits, and family fun activities.
Tim Hortons introduces new Dream Cookies, available in the US, featuring large, topped, or stuffed cookies with indulgent ingredients.

Data from the National Coffee Association shows that U.S. consumers spent almost $110 billion on coffee and related goods in 2022 — equivalent to about $301 million every day.

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