Burger King Holdings, Inc.
News and overview for Burger King Holdings, Inc.
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McDonald's Profit Rises 5.9%
Wall Street Journal, The | 32 days 16 hours 29 minutes ago
McDonald's Corp.'s third-quarter earnings rose 5.9% as sales trends remained positive across all its global markets, though it continues to be hurt by foreign-exchange effects.
NOVEMBER 7, 2009, 3:47 P.M. ET McDonald's Cooking Up Dollar Menu for Breakfast
Barron's (subscription required) | 16 days 8 hours 28 minutes ago
McDonald's Corp. is setting a course to add a dollar menu for breakfast starting in January, according to a document reviewed by Dow Jones Newswires, as it looks to head off a slowdown in morning sales.
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Wall Street Journal, The | 16 days 8 hours 40 minutes ago
McDonald's Corp. is setting a course to add a dollar menu for breakfast starting in January, according to a document reviewed by Dow Jones Newswires, as it looks to head off a slowdown in morning sales.
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Nation's Restaurant News | 27 days 17 hours 29 minutes ago
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Cost controls boost McDonald's profit
Reuters | 32 days 1 hour 5 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) posted a profit that topped expectations and said September sales improved as consumers sought low-cost meals, sending shares up more than 2 percent.
BUSINESS OCTOBER 22, 2009, 9:56 A.M. ET McDonald's Profit Rises 5.9%
Barron's (subscription required) | 32 days 15 hours 12 minutes ago
McDonald's Corp.'s third-quarter earnings rose 5.9%, helped by strong September sales.
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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 |
