Burger King Holdings, Inc.
News and overview for Burger King Holdings, Inc.
From Food to TVs, Consumer-Focused Businesses Say Frugality Is Guiding Principle
Wall Street Journal, The | 14 days 7 hours 42 minutes ago
Chicago San Francisco New York The recession may be over but companies that cater to consumers believe people are digging in for a long, frugal winter.
UPDATE 4-McDonald's October same-store sales up, U.S. slips
Forbes | 13 days 20 hours 2 minutes ago
By Lisa Baertlein and Jessica Wohl LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said sales at established U.S. restaurants fell 0.1 percent in October, as expected, but its stock ticked up 1.6 percent after sales from the rest of the world buoyed overall results.
UPDATE 5-McDonald's October same-store sales up, U.S. slips
Forbes | 13 days 19 hours 30 minutes ago
By Lisa Baertlein and Jessica Wohl LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said sales at established U.S. restaurants fell 0.1 percent in October, as expected, but its stock ticked up 1.5 percent after sales from the rest of the world buoyed overall results.
Grocers prepare for food fight
Canada.com | 5 days 12 hours 12 minutes ago
With Loblaw Cos. Ltd. (L/TSX) slashing prices on more than 2,000 staples at its Superstore locations across Ontario this week, the idea that Canada's grocery chains are spiralling into a revenue-draining price war is picking up steam. But industry analysts say investors should not give up on the sector yet, depending on the size and shape of an expected economic recovery in 2010.
UPDATE 2-McDonald's October same-store sales up, U.S. slips
Forbes | 13 days 22 hours 47 minutes ago
CHICAGO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said sales at U.S. restaurants open at least 13 months fell 0.1 percent in October, as the company's Dollar Menu items, McCafe coffee drinks and new Angus burgers were not enough to drive cash-strapped diners to spend more.
UPDATE 3-McDonald's October same-store sales up, U.S. slips
Forbes | 13 days 21 hours 43 minutes ago
CHICAGO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said sales at U.S. restaurants open at least 13 months fell 0.1 percent in October, as the company's Dollar Menu items, McCafe coffee drinks and new Angus burgers were not enough to drive cash-strapped diners to spend more.
Major business events scheduled for Thursday
Miami Herald, The | 25 days 16 hours 29 minutes ago
Major business events and economic events scheduled for Thursday:
McDonald's Same-Store Sales Rise in October
Wall Street Journal, The | 13 days 22 hours 28 minutes ago
McDonald's Corp.'s global same-store sales rose 3.3% in October, though the fast-food giant reported a 0.1% dip in the U.S.
Calendar of major business events scheduled for Thursday
Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) | 25 days 16 hours 36 minutes ago
Major business events and economic events scheduled for Thursday: WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m.
McDonald's plans faster food
Honolulu Advertiser, The | 12 days 12 hours 49 minutes ago
At a McDonald's Corp. test kitchen in an unmarked Illinois warehouse, next year's menu plan for the U.K. has hit a snag. When the visiting British team adds wrap sandwiches, service slows.
McDonald's October same-store sales up, U.S. slips
Canada.com | 13 days 21 hours ago
McDonalds Corp said sales at U.S. restaurants open at least 13 months fell 0.1% in October, as the companys Dollar Menu items, McCafe coffee drinks and new Angus burgers were not enough to drive cash-strapped diners to spend more.
Earnings schedule for week of 10/26/09
Forbes | 31 days 16 hours 25 minutes ago
Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week: Monday CORNING, N.Y. - Corning Inc. releases third-quarter financial results. NEW YORK - Verizon Communications Inc. releases third-quarter financial results.
Earnings schedule for week of 10/26/09 - National Business - MiamiHerald.com
Miami Herald, The | 31 days 16 hours 38 minutes ago
Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week:
Earnings schedule for week of 10/26/09
Seattle Times, The | 31 days 16 hours 48 minutes ago
Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week: Monday CORNING, N.Y. - Corning Inc. releases third-quarter financial results. NEW YORK - Verizon Communications Inc. releases third-quarter financial results.
Value meals
Globe and Mail (Toronto), The | 31 days 3 hours 39 minutes ago
You might call it junk food, but the sector should outperform
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Company Overview
| Company: | Burger King Holdings, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
| Website: | http://www.burgerking.com |
This king rules one whopper of a fast-food empire. Burger King Holdings operates the world's #2 hamburger chain based on locations (behind McDonald's) with more than 11,900 restaurants in the US and more than 70 other countries. In addition to its popular Whopper sandwich, the chain offers a selection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items, along with beverages, desserts, and sides. Many of the eateries are stand-alone locations offering dine-in seating and drive-through services; the chain also includes units in high-traffic locations such as airports and shopping malls. More than 1,400 of the fast food restaurants are company-owned, while the rest are owned and operated by franchisees.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 2,537.4 (2009) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 3.4 (2009) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 200.1 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 5.3 (2009) |
| Number of Employees | 41,320 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 0.8 (2009) |
| Fiscal Year-End | June |