Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKC)
Overview
This king rules one whopper of a fast-food empire. Burger King Holdings operates the world's #2 hamburger chain based on locations (behind McDonald's) with more than 11,900 restaurants in the US and more than 70 other countries. In addition to its popular Whopper sandwich, the chain offers a selection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items, along with beverages, desserts, and sides. Many of the eateries are stand-alone locations offering dine-in seating and drive-through services; the chain also includes units in high-traffic locations such as airports and shopping malls. More than 1,400 of the fast food restaurants are company-owned, while the rest are owned and operated by franchisees.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKC)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: BKC) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | June |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £1,535.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 3.4% |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £121.1 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 5.3% |
| 2009 Employees | 41,320 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.8% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKC)
| Chairman and CEO | John W. Chidsey (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP Global Operations | Julio A. Ramirez Connect to this executive |
| SVP and CIO | Rajesh (Raj) Rawal Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKC)
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