Polar State Capital acquires Burger King franchise system

The majority of Burger King restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

June 13, 2018

Polar Star Capital Partners, Salt Lake City, Utah, purchased a controlling interest in Meridian Restaurants Unlimited, the Ogden, Utah-based owner of the Burger King franchise system.

Technomic study: Fast-casual boom continues

The fast-casual segment continues to lead the pack with 11.4% sales growth, almost doubling the growth rate of any other dining segment.

March 25, 2016

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The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains accelerated their cumulative sales growth in 2015 to a 4.9% increase, totaling an estimated $288 billion, according to data released by Chicago-based Technomic Inc.

Tyson’s Brazil Subsidiary Names New President

March 28, 2014

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Flavio Malnarcic was promoted to president and general manager of Tyson do Brasil, the company’s subsidiary in Brazil.

Burger King expands breakfast line

September 8, 2010

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If Burger King Corp. has its way, breakfast will never be the same, officials say.

Franco leads BK new product program

May 7, 2010

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Burger King Corp., Miami, said it hired Natalia Franco as executive vice president and global chief marketing officer, effective May 17, 2010.

Menu maneuvers target breakfast

April 5, 2010

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Breakfast is served! Subway, Milford, Conn., said it has begun offering breakfast sandwiches in more than 25,000 Subway locations in the United States and Canada.

Burger King French fries

September 2, 2009

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Burger King Corp., Miami, will sell two new frozen microwaveable Burger King French fry products in select retailers -- including Wal-Mart stores -- this fall.

Restaurant to Retail: Burger King fries

September 2, 2009

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Burger King Corp., Miami, will sell two new frozen microwaveable Burger King French fry products in select retailers.

BK Fresh Apple Fries coming to retail

June 26, 2009

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Burger King Corp., Miami, is partnering with Crunch Pak LLC, Cashmere, Wash., to bring BK Fresh Apple Fries, a popular BK Kids Meal offering, to approximately 10,000 supermarkets nationwide this fall.

Got a "whopper" of a new product idea? Burger King is all ears

March 20, 2009

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Looking to capture those consumers trading down from casual restaurants, Burger King Corp., Miami, is testing more than 45 new menu items that can be prepared by a new, more flexible broiler cooker.

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