By 2004, Burger King’s sales and status descent were so pronounced that smaller rivals were already on the verge of overtaking them. Burger King (BK) CEO Brad Blum put the blame on their boring advertisements. He thought their ads were uninspiring and unable to effectively reach their core customers. He wanted to change their flat image and bland marketing approach. Thus, Blum hired the small […]

This great fast food franchise was founded in 1954 by James Mclamore and his partner David Edgerton who are basically two very successful businessman in the fast food industry. Actually it’s because they had the knowledge of how to run restaurants successfully that they were able to make a great history of Burger King. The first outlet was created in Miami, Florida and at that […]

Catolica lisbon – School of Business and Economics Burger King in Portugal To lead or to follow? Sara Saraiva Patrone | Number 152110048 Advisor: Professor Mario Valente Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of MSc in Business Administration, at the Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, June 2012 Burger King in Portugal – To lead or to follow? Abstract Title: Burger King in Portugal. […]

There are no limits when it comes to being a major brand that is recognized across the globe, and Burger King understands this concept very well. Their latest advertisement gives consumers a clearer understanding of a poignant and relevant topic, which should be concerning to all internet users. It is an ingenious strategy after all, peering net neutrality to the Burger King brand. Not only […]

To succeed in the market, Burger King (BK) should be able to carve a positive identity to set them apart from competitors and continue their good relations with their customers. Bill Dueease writes that BK needs to show consumers a good reason for them to choose BK over others. Thus, BK needs to assess and compare itself with its competitors to find what its strengths […]