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April 4, 2012

Burger King eager to take on McDonald’s

Investor William Ackman outlines plans to make BK No. 1

April 3, 2012

Burger King strikes deal to go public again

The deal comes about a year after Burger King was taken private by 3G Capital.

April 8, 2011

Burger King looks to broaden brand message

With sales still soft, BK to conduct consumer research, target more than young males

March 28, 2011

BK’s Chidsey to resign in April

Co-chairman had served as CEO before buyout by 3G Capital

January 10, 2011

A taste of what’s to come in finance

This story is part of NRN's "2011 Forecast & Trends" special report.

After years of chilly sales and icy credit conditions, analysts and industry watchers are expecting a thawing of sorts in 2011, with private-equity players continuing to inject much-needed heat into the restaurant sector. 

Several firms went shopping in 2010, including 3G Capital with its $4 billion purchase of Burger King and, more recently, the Catterton Partners-led acquisition of Noodles & Company. Industry observers expect the spree to gather momentum in 2011. 

November 9, 2010

Burger King net income up for 1Q

Burger chain sees income increase while domestic results keep same-store sales down

October 25, 2010

Burger King overhauls leadership team

New executives appointed following acquisition by 3G

October 19, 2010

3G completes Burger King acquisition

Deal valued at $4 billion

October 4, 2010

Lower-priced, less volatile brands targed by private-equity firms

The recent wave of deals shows marked differences from the deluge of the mid-2000s