Burger King Holdings, Inc.
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Burger King marketing exec Russ Klein to resign; Peter Robinson to fill role temporarily
Sun (Baltimore), The | 13 days 18 hours 10 minutes ago
Burger King, the nation's No. 2 hamburger chain, said Tuesday that Russ Klein will resign from his position as president of global marketing strategy and innovation, effective Dec. 15.
McDonald's plans to add $1 breakfast menu next year: report - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 15 days 17 hours 12 minutes ago
The fast-food chain's national advertising fund has "overwhelmingly approved" backing the dollar breakfast menu with a nationwide campaign during the first six months of 2010, according to the document. The matter will be put to a vote of regional advertising groups, but it comes with the blessing of the national council and a sense of urgency "to ensure that breakfast continues to be a strong contributor to our overall sales, guest count and profit growth," the document said.
Burger King marketing exec Russ Klein to resign; Peter Robinson to fill role temporarily -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) | 13 days 18 hours 20 minutes ago
MIAMI (AP) — Burger King , the nation's No. 2 hamburger chain, said Tuesday that Russ Klein will resign from his position as president of global marketing strategy and innovation, effective Dec. 15.
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MarketWatch | 25 days 22 hours 38 minutes ago
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BK franchisees: 10 lost on each $1 double cheeseburger
Nation's Restaurant News | 8 days 21 hours 17 minutes ago
MIAMI (Nov. 13, 2009) Burger King franchisees, who are suing their franchisor over the $1 double cheeseburger promotion, say they are losing a dime or more per sandwich and are challenging the parent companys ability to set prices.
Despite 1st-Q sales drop, BK sees potential in cheeseburger promo
Nation's Restaurant News | 14 days 22 hours 49 minutes ago
MIAMI (Nov. 09, 2009 ) â??After upping the ante in the value wars, Burger King already is seeing positive results from its $1 double cheeseburger promotion introduced in mid-October.
Burger King Profit Slips on Weak Sales
Wall Street Journal, The | 26 days 3 hours 13 minutes ago
NEW YORK -- Burger King Holdings Inc.'s fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 3.2% as high unemployment among the chain's core customers led to declining same-store sales.
BK cites currency, traffic woes in 1Q
Nation's Restaurant News | 25 days 2 hours 54 minutes ago
MIAMI (Oct. 29, 2009) Burger King Holdings Inc. said Thursday its profit fell 6.4 percent for the companys September-ended first quarter, as consumers dined at home or sought bargains elsewhere and foreign currency conversion rates hurt earnings.
Heinz Seeks to Tap Mexico's Taste for Ketchup
Wall Street Journal, The | 14 hours 13 minutes ago
Mexicans eat more ketchup by sales value than consumers in all but eight other countries. Many of them slather the thick red sauce on chicken, pasta and eggs—even pizza.
McDonald's, Burger King Accused of Selling Cancer-Causing Grilled Chicken
Bloomberg | 33 days 21 hours 15 minutes ago
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- McDonald's Corp.,Burger King Holdings Inc. and Friendly Ice Cream Corp. were accused in a lawsuit of selling chicken they know contains a chemical that can cause cancer even in small amounts.
Carrols: BK's $1 double cheeseburger set to spark sales
Nation's Restaurant News | 20 days 16 hours 19 minutes ago
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Nov. 3, 2009) Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., one of Burger Kings largest franchisees, said this week that same-store sales at its BK units fell 6.1 percent for the third quarter, but that trends may improve following the debut of the chains new $1 double cheeseburger.
Burger King Marketing Executive Klein to Resign
ABC News | 13 days 18 hours 6 minutes ago
Burger King marketing exec Russ Klein to resign; Peter Robinson to fill role temporarily
Burger King marketing executive Klein to resign
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas) | 13 days 17 hours 50 minutes ago
The Associated Press MIAMI — Burger King, the nation's No.
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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 |