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Burger King’s sales surge while Popeyes struggles

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.

Chicken sales, Popeyes wraps, Miller’s CEO

Chicken sales, Popeyes wraps, Miller’s CEO

Technomic data shows sales growth in the chicken category slowed to 5.3% in 2025 as the market faces increasing saturation and cooling performance from major players.

Popeyes wraps join core menu

Popeyes wraps join core menu

Popeyes has added chicken wraps to its permanent menu to capture more afternoon snacking traffic and compete with other value-focused quick-service brands.

KFC jumps on Met Gala marketing opportunity

KFC jumps on Met Gala marketing opportunity

The chicken giant is capitalizing on Met Gala buzz by partnering with The Mark Hotel to provide luxury chicken and caviar drops for high-profile attendees.

The chicken category’s sales slowed last year

The chicken category’s sales slowed last year

Technomic report data shows the chicken category experienced a significant sales slowdown in 2025, falling to single-digit growth after a half-decade of double-digit gains.

Houston TX Hot Chicken Franchise

Houston TX Hot Chicken Franchise

Houston TX Hot Chicken CEO Brian Simowitz prioritizes strong economics and well-capitalized partners for growth.

Huey Magoo’s, Chipotle, Rosa Mexicano

Huey Magoo’s, Chipotle, Rosa Mexicano

Fast-casual chicken chain Huey Magoo’s has introduced a new freestanding drive-thru prototype designed to reduce development costs by 40% and increase site flexibility for franchisees.

A look at Wingstop’s marketing evolution and potential

A look at Wingstop’s marketing evolution and potential

During Wingstop’s first quarter earnings call Wednesday, CEO Michael Skipworth painted a detailed picture of the chain’s recent growth, including the addition of over 1,000 new restaurants since 2023, as well as the more

Chili’s, Taco Bell and Wingstop

Chili’s, Taco Bell and Wingstop

Chili’s reported its 20th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth, driven by a new chicken sandwich lineup that significantly outperformed previous versions.