7-Eleven: expanding at a cost

7-Eleven has announced a Q4 net loss of $11.5 million compared to a gain of $17.1 million for Q4 2001. Despite this, the outlook for the company remains strong for 2003. As it continues to improve efficiency and expand, 7-Eleven must take care not to stretch resources too thinly.

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7-Eleven: shaping the convenience industry

Dallas-based 7-Eleven [SE] has grown to become a giant in the convenience store business, in terms of both sales and the immense influence it exercises over the product mix in the industry. Its commitment to product innovation has proved profitable but manufacturer support is required to sustain the flow of new products into the future.

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Brits top the polls for impulse snacking

It is now well recognized that consumers are snacking more. However, British snackers are becoming increasingly difficult to please as their demand for healthy and 'guilt free indulgence' snacks increases. Datamonitor's Daniel Bone explains that the key to success lies in recognizing the core trends that are having the most profound effect on consumer preferences and buying behavior...

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Burger King/eBay: forging electronic loyalty

The pact should complement Burger King's earlier deal with AOL Time Warner. Both are aimed at resuscitating flagging sales among today's tech savvy American youth. Yet while these efforts will raise the fast food chain's online profile, it is far more important that Burger King meets consumer demands for increased variety and healthier foods.

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Burger King: a whopper of an auction

Diageo, the drinks giant, is about to announce the identity of Burger King's new owner. CEO John Dasburg's recent changes have already begun to turn BK around, improving its chances once the divorce is complete. Diageo, meanwhile, is trying to focus on its core drinks business - but growth here has been worse than the company hoped.

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Burger King: aiming to be online customer loyalty king too

The US fast food giant has launched a scheme with online auctioneer eBay, enabling customers to bid on a range of goods from CDs to tickets using reward points. Winning customer loyalty in the fast food restaurant industry is a tricky business, and this initiative is sure to turn up the heat. Whether it will prove a success, however, is less certain.

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Burger King: getting its house in order

The US fast-food giant, currently owned by Diageo, will open 35 stores in the UK, creating 1,250 jobs. The company also plans to open up to 300 new outlets in the next five years in the UK. Burger King is going through a tricky time at the moment - its parent wants to sell it, not invest in growth, but at the same time it needs to improve its results so Diageo can get a decent price.

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Burger King: pushing for performance

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Burger King: time for an insider take-away

It's about time too. Diageo has little interest in fast food, while Burger King's internal management and franchisees are equally unimpressed with the UK parent. A management buyout would give the troubled fast-food operator a chance to put up a much stronger competitive threat to its key rival, McDonald's.

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Burger King: under the hammer

Whoever takes on the fast food giant will have their work cut out to catch up the ground it has lost to archrival McDonalds. Yet Burger King retains a number of key strengths, including a strong brand. Given favorable circumstances and a committed buyer, the chain could turn its performance around.

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