April Fool's Day is upon us, a day when many newspapers, brands and companies pull pranks and jokes on an unsuspecting general public. Is the latest publicity stunt and public relations move from Burger King nothing but a prank? One of the most popular fast-food joints in the world … [Read more...]
Burger King Orders the Double Whopper as Chain Merges With Tim Hortons
Burger King confirmed Tuesday that it has agreed to merge with Canadian coffee and doughnut icon Tim Hortons in a deal that will establish the third-largest fast-food restaurant with $23 billion in global sales and more than 18,000 restaurants in over 100 countries. The deal, which … [Read more...]
Burger King Rebels Against Obama Administration: Tax Evasion or Smart Thinking?
The King Of Burgers is Changing Kingdoms The restaurant chain known as “Burger King” may be renouncing its American citizenship and moving to Canada, and it's all in direct rebellion of the White House and policies of the Obama Administration. According to a report from the … [Read more...]
Burger King Acquisition of Tim Hortons Would Create 3rd Largest Fast-food Company in the World
Canada’s iconic coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons may be on the verge of being acquired by Burger King in an attempt by the American company to move headquarters to a lower-tax country, the Miami-based burger giant confirmed in a statement Sunday. The merger would prompt the … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Posts Weak Third Quarter Earnings
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) shares fell 4.5 percent yesterday as the fast food giant reported weak third quarter earnings—its worst in nine years. Total third quarter revenues were $7.15 billion, unchanged from last year, however given constant currencies revenues they would have … [Read more...]
