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☆ Top New York official asks Best Buy about its commitment to LGBTQ groups after conservative pressure
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Matt Lavietes | Brooke Sopelsa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The New York state comptroller sent a letter to Best Buy last week questioning whether the company changed its commitment to inclusivity and supporting LGBTQ groups. The comptroller's office manages the state's $207 billion public pension fund, which has invested in Best Buy. He also denied that the NCPPR pressured Best Buy to stop supporting LGBTQ groups in general. "This contentious and vast disagreement between radical gender theory activists and the general public has nothing to do with Best Buy selling electronics." Peck did not ask Best Buy to stop its donations to the HRC, saying in the email, "We understand that it's unrealistic for Best Buy to leave HRC in the near future because of their political clout."

Persons: Thomas DiNapoli, Corie, Barry, J, Patrick Doyle, DiNapoli, Scott Shepard, Shepard, Trevor, Carly Charlson, Charlson, Eric Bloem, Bloem, Ethan Peck, Peck, Marina Rizzo, hadn't, Rizzo Organizations: NBC News, Securities, Exchange Commission, National Center for Public Policy Research, Best, NBC, NCPPR's Free Enterprise, SAGE, GLAAD, Human Rights, SEC, NCPPR's Free Enterprise Institute, HRC, PRIDE Locations: York, States

☆ Restaurant Brands International Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRestaurant Brands International Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle goes one-on-one with Jim CramerRestaurant Brands International Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, consumer trends and more.

Persons: Patrick Doyle, Jim Cramer

☆ We're going to continue making investments in Burger King, says Restaurant Brands' Patrick Doyle
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe're going to continue making investments in Burger King, says Restaurant Brands' Patrick DoyleRestaurant Brands International Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, consumer trends and more.

Persons: Patrick Doyle, Jim Cramer Organizations: Patrick Doyle Restaurant Locations: Burger

☆ Restaurant Brands' Patrick Doyle says Burger King's varied prices help customers burdened by inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Restaurant Brands International 's Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle discussed the state of the consumer with CNBC's Jim Cramer, saying that menus with meals at varying price points help those who feel the weight of inflation. Restaurant Brands International owns a number of fast food chains, including Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons. Doyle specifically discussed Burger King and indicated the chain can't just hike up prices when inflation is high. "We think we've got a great menu offering now that has higher end items and kind of entry level items," Doyle said. Restaurant Brands International reported solid earnings on Tuesday, and shares were up 2.72% by close.

Persons: Patrick Doyle, Jim Cramer, Burger, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Doyle, Burger King, we've Organizations: Brands, Burger King, Restaurant Brands

☆ Fast-food chains like Burger King, Shake Shack, and KFC are doubling down on digital order kiosks — but watch out, you'll probably end up spending more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Fast-food giants are rapidly deploying more order kiosks in the US. AdvertisementMajor US fast-food chains plan to aggressively add more digital order kiosks to their restaurants – and bring in bigger checks in the process. They make up "well over" half of its in-restaurant orders at these locations, CFO Katie Fogertey told investors in November. As well as labor savings, kiosk orders "tend to skew to dine-in" and thus use less packaging than other digital orders, she said. In the US, digital orders currently make up just 15% of Burger King's sales.

Persons: Patrick Doyle, —, Burger, Josh Kobza, Shack, Katie Fogertey, Chris Turner, Turner, Sharon Zackfia, William Blair, Fogertey, Grace Dean, Randy Garutti, cashiers, Fogerty, Andy Barish, Jon Tower, Kobza, Zackfia, Barish, Popeyes, Tim Hortons Organizations: Service, Restaurant Brands, Brands, Taco Bell, KFC, Business, Jefferies, Citi, Burger, Firehouse, North Star Locations: Taco, China, London, millennials

☆ Restaurant Brands Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle sits down with Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Restaurant Brands Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle sits down with Jim CramerRestaurant Brands Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, consumer trends, new menu offerings and more.

Persons: Patrick Doyle, Jim Cramer

☆ Burger King wants staff to give off a 'positive aura' by offering cardboard crowns and saying 'you rule' to every customer
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Burger King wants to exude a "positive aura" by having staff say "you rule" to every customer. Deborah Derby told Bloomberg that the exchange "forces that extra few seconds of engagement." The phrase was a tagline introduced by Burger King in 2022. AdvertisementThe announced changes come amid a renewed focus by Burger King on customer satisfaction. January 12, 9:00 p.m. — This story has been updated with comments from Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. and Burger King.

Persons: Burger King, Deborah Derby, —, Derby, Patrick Doyle, Burger, aren't, Doyle, Peter Perdue, Perdue Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, Inc, Derby, Carrols, Restaurant Brands, Burger King North, Burger King Locations: Burger King North America

☆ Highlights of Canada's fall economic statement
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland walk holding the 2023-24 budget, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 28, 2023. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOTTAWA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Following are some of the commitments the Canadian government made in its Fall Economic Statement released on Tuesday. *invest an additional C$15 billion in new loan funding, starting in 2025-26, for the Apartment Construction Loan Program, for a total of more than C$40 billion in loan funding. This investment will support more than 30,000 additional new homes, bringing the contribution to more than 101,000 new homes supported by 2031-32. *propose to spend C$50 million over three years, starting in 2024-25, to support municipal enforcement of restrictions on short-term rentals.

Persons: Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland, Patrick Doyle, Steve Scherer, David Ljunggren Organizations: Canada's, Finance, REUTERS, Rights OTTAWA, Affordable Housing Fund, Canadian Mortgage Charter, Canadian Radio, Telecommunications Commission, Canadian Transportation Agency, Canada Mortgage, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, Canada

☆ There's going to be a lot more touchscreen kiosks at Burger King – and you'll probably end up ordering more, too
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Burger King execs say the chain is planning to speed up the rollout of digital order kiosks. AdvertisementAdvertisementBurger King will double-down on digital order kiosks, which bosses say are better for both staff and customers – and also lead to bigger orders. Digital kiosks are large touchscreens where diners can order and pay in-restaurant instead of ordering from a staff member at a counter. Kobza said Burger King had started piloting kiosks in more company-owned restaurants with "tremendous results." Burger King posted systemwide sales growth of 10.3% to $7.06 billion in the quarter to September 30 compared with the same period in 2022.

Persons: Burger, execs, —, Josh Kobza, Kobza, Burger King, Patrick Doyle, Grace Dean Organizations: Service, Restaurant Brands, Consumers, North Star Locations: Burger

☆ Bank of Canada voices concerns about variable rate mortgage products -Bloomberg News
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada Carolyn Rogers takes part in a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 25, 2023. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 3 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada has urged banks to reconsider offering variable rate mortgages with fixed payments, concerned about the number of borrowers faced with negative amortization of their loans. “I think you’ll see the industry reflect on how much they want to offer that product,” she addedMany variable rate mortgages in Canada require borrowers to make regular payments in fixed amounts. You don’t want a big portfolio of negative amortizing mortgages," Rogers said. Money markets see little chance of further tightening by the BoC and have moved to price in a rate cut by June.

Persons: Bank of Canada Carolyn Rogers, Patrick Doyle, ”, Carolyn Rogers, “, Rogers, Fergal Smith, Gursimran Kaur, Chris Reese, Leslie Adler Organizations: Bank of Canada, REUTERS, Bloomberg News, BoC, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, Canada, Toronto, Bengaluru

☆ Canada to ramp up verification of student admissions to curb immigration fraud
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Marc Miller speaks at a news conference about how and when Canada will share historical documents related to residential schools in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada January 20, 2022. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOTTAWA, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Canada will step up the verification of university acceptance letters as it seeks to prevent immigration by fraudsters who target international students, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Friday. Canada is a popular destination for international students since it is relatively easy to obtain a work permit, but the student immigration system is rife with fraud and "perverse incentives," Miller told reporters in Brampton, Ontario. Such institutions could benefit from faster student permit application processing, Miller said, adding that more details will be shared next year. Canada depends on immigration to drive its economy and support an aging population, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been ramping up annual immigration.

Persons: Marc Miller, Patrick Doyle, fraudsters, Miller, Justin Trudeau, Ismail Shakil, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: REUTERS, Rights OTTAWA, Immigration, Canada, Thomson Locations: Canada, Ottawa , Ontario, Brampton , Ontario, Ottawa

☆ Popeyes overtakes KFC as No. 2 chicken chain, but Chick-fil-A stays on top
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

2 chicken chain in the U.S., a decade after Chick-fil-A first unseated KFC from the top spot. Restaurant Brands International 's Popeyes launched a chicken sandwich in 2019 that turned into a blockbuster menu item and ushered in the chicken sandwich wars. Similar to KFC, Popeyes lost market share in the past year, but still retained enough to leapfrog its rival. It took more than a year for KFC to respond to Popeyes' chicken sandwich. 2 chicken chain.

Persons: Popeyes, Chick, Wendy's, Kevin Hochman, Patrick Doyle, Sami Siddiqui Organizations: KFC, Starbucks, Restaurant Brands, Yum Brands, Barclays, Brinker International, School Conference, CNBC Locations: U.S, Atlanta

☆ I compared Popeyes and Chick-fil-A and saw how critical speed will be to winning the chicken sandwich wars
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The chicken sandwich wars started in 2019, when Popeyes debuted its chicken sandwich. It all started in 2019, when Popeyes debuted its chicken sandwich. Chick-fil-A responded in a tweet that it was the originator of the sandwich, having had its chicken sandwich on the menu since 1964. The lucrative marketing campaign drove a chicken sandwich boom, but Popeyes' same-store sales growth has since declined. The chain is also introducing new menu items, like its blackened chicken sandwich, which uses a breading-free chicken breast marinated for 12 hours and seasoned with Cajun and Creole spices.

Persons: Popeyes, Chick, J, Patrick Doyle Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Brand Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ JPMorgan says buy this restaurant stock that can go up nearly 20%
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

JPMorgan thinks Restaurant Brands International is poised for more growth. The firm initiated coverage of the restaurant conglomerate with an overweight rating in a Monday note, accompanied by an $82 per share price target. The analyst added that the breadth of company growth will be driven by the internationally-exposed businesses including Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes. Restaurant Brands has has added 6% in 2023. QSR YTD mountain Restaurant Brands has added more than 6% in 2023.

Persons: John Ivankoe, Tim Hortons, Burger King, Patrick Doyle, Ivankoe, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: JPMorgan, Brands Locations: capex, Burger

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Nvidia, Disney, Salesforce, Palo Alto & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Goldman Sachs reiterates Palo Alto Networks as buy Goldman said it's standing by its buy rating on the stock following its earnings report on Friday evening. Citi reiterates Snowflake as buy Citi said it's sticking with its buy rating heading into earning later this week. Bank of America reiterates Amazon as buy Bank of America said Amazon continues to gain share. Bank of America reiterates Walmart as buy Bank of America said Walmart is better positioned in the current environment over Target. Bank of America reiterates Salesforce as buy Bank of America said Salesforce is the "next quality GARP stock."

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Snowflake, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, Read, Tim Hortons, Burger King, Patrick Doyle, Salesforce, Baird, it's, Raymond James, Marvell, Scott Mlyn Organizations: Credit Suisse, Disney, Networks, Citi, Taiwan Semiconductor, Bank of America, of America, China, Volkswagen, VW, JPMorgan, Brands, Restaurant Brands, " Bank of America, Walmart, Nvidia, Live Nation Entertainment, CNBC Locations: New York

☆ The executive chairman of the restaurant conglomerate that owns Popeyes accidentally called the fried-chicken chain 'Domino's' during an earnings call
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

RBI executive chairman Patrick Doyle slipped up and called Popeyes "Domino's" during an earnings call. RBI owns Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs. Since November, Patrick Doyle has served as executive chairman of Restaurant Brands International, which owns the quick service brands Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs. Between 2010 and 2018, Doyle was CEO of Domino's, where he was praised for helping turn around the brand and fix its reputation. "I'm sending Russell $20 by Venmo to fix that," he continued, seemingly referring to Domino's CEO Russell Weiner.

Persons: Patrick Doyle, Tim Hortons, Doyle, Domino's, Burger King, we're, I'm, Russell, Venmo, Russell Weiner Organizations: Burger, Firehouse, Service, Restaurant Brands Locations: Popeyes, Wall, Silicon, Burger, Domino's

☆ Restaurant Brands International CEO Patrick Doyle goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks Tim Hortons, Burger King, and macro economic headwinds with Restaurant Brands International CEO Patrick Doyle. Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email

☆ Burger King’s secret weapon against McDonald’s is the Whopper
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The plan is still in early stages: Burger King has invested $40 million as of the end of last year. At US Burger King locations open at least 13 months, sales jumped 5% in the quarter, thanks in part to the burger. “I don’t know what his place might be in the future.”The fast food war heats upFor Burger King, the Whopper is more than just a burger. But even if the Whopper isn’t all that different from other fast food burgers, it’s the one Burger King has got. For Burger King, “the challenge is you’re competing against McDonald’s, and McDonald’s is really good,” said Senatore.

☆ Vast military procession to mark King Charles' coronation
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - Around 5,000 members of the British armed forces will participate in the coronation of King Charles next month, joined by soldiers from more than 30 Commonwealth countries to form one of the largest ceremonial military operations in decades. Charles will be crowned at London's Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony resplendent with pomp and pageantry, with traditions dating back 1,000 years. Gun salutes will sound out across the country to mark the moment the king is crowned, before military personnel later conduct a flypast of more than 60 aircraft. Buckingham Palace said Charles had also been involved in the commissioning process and details of the music programme, with film composer Patrick Doyle writing a coronation march and Andrew Lloyd Webber a coronation anthem. Reporting by Kate Holton; Editing by David HolmesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Burger King is selling more Whoppers than ever before in early days of its U.S. turnaround
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Seven months after Burger King unveiled a strategy to revive its U.S. business, the chain is selling more Whoppers than ever before. Burger King also held roundtables for general managers in 45 cities. Additionally, Burger King launched its "You Rule" marketing campaign in the fall. The chain's mascot, the Burger King, is nowhere to be seen in the ads. Two Burger King franchisees have filed for bankruptcy so far in 2023.

☆ Exclusive: Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in Canadian mining companies, minister says
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Divya Rajagopal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Canada's Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 7, 2022. REUTERS/Patrick DoyleTORONTO, March 8 (Reuters) - Canada will not force Chinese state-investors in three of its large mining companies to divest stakes, as such a move would create policy uncertainty, natural resources minister told Reuters. In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review, drawing criticism from the mining industry and raising questions about the future of other Chinese investments in Canadian mining sector. Three of Canada's largest mining companies - Teck Resources (TECKb.TO), Ivanhoe Mines Limited (IVN.TO) and First Quantum Minerals Limited (FM.TO), - count Chinese state-owned enterprises as their biggest single shareholder. This is the first time Canadian government officials have clarified what the future holds for other Chinese investments in the three Canadian mining companies.

☆ World's largest ice rink stays shut for first time due to mild Canada winter
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Jenna Zucker | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest skating rink, during a period of subzero Arctic weather in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada January 14, 2022. REUTERS/Patrick DoyleFeb 24 (Reuters) - Canada's renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, will not open this season for the first time due to a lack of ice, its operator said on Friday, blaming the closure on climate change. "This year taught us a great deal about the effects of milder winters on the Skateway," the commission said in a statement on Friday. The NCC and the Standards Council of Canada have commissioned a climate change risk assessment to understand the impact of climate change on the Skateway. The average season has been 50 days - and went up to 95 days in the early 1970s, according to the NCC website.

☆ Restaurant Brands' Patrick Doyle on turnaround plan, health of economy and CEO changes
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRestaurant Brands' Patrick Doyle on turnaround plan, health of economy and CEO changesPatrick Doyle, Restaurant Brands International executive chairman, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss changes at the company's restaurants and overall outlook.

☆ Restaurant Brands International posts strong fourth quarter, names new CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this photo illustration, a Burger King Whopper hamburger is displayed on April 05, 2022 in San Anselmo, California. Restaurant Brands International on Tuesday posted a strong fourth quarter and named Chief Operating Officer Joshua Kobza as its new chief executive, effective March 1, replacing José Cil. Restaurant Brands reported overall same-store sales growth of 8% during the fourth quarter and system-wide sales growth of nearly 12%. Its flagship burger chain, Burger King, saw same-store sales growth of 8.4% during the period. At the end of the fourth quarter, the company said it had funded $30 million of that turnaround plan.

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Amazon, Nio, Disney, Carvana, Coinbase, Costco & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

JPMorgan reiterates Amazon as top idea JPMorgan said the e-commerce giant is well positioned heading into the holiday season. " Morgan Stanley initiates Las Vegas Sands as overweight and names DraftKings as a top pick Morgan Stanley said in its initiation of Las Vegas Sands that it sees an attractive risk/reward. Morgan Stanley downgrades MongoDB to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said in its downgrade of the database platform company that it's concerned about slowing growth for MongoDB. JPMorgan reiterates Charles Schwab as overweight JPMorgan said Charles Schwab is well positioned as one of the biggest "distributors of third-party mutual funds." Morgan Stanley upgrades Restaurant Brands to equal weight from underweight Morgan Stanley said it likes that the owner of brands such as Burger King appointed the former Domino's CEO as executive chairman.

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