BK falls short on sales expectations, labor remains a challenge
October 25, 2021
Burger King posted a 7.9 percent gain in same-store sales in the most recent quarter, but that fell short of the 9.3 percent gain expected by analysts. The chain pointed to increased promotions from McDonald’s and Wendy’s, challenges created by the spread of the Delta variant and staff shortages as playing roles in its miss.
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